Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for WD (Figure 2). Quick Install Guide WD Dual-optionTM External USB Hard Drive 1 Getting Started Kit Contents WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable Installation CD with Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user...
... disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for WD (Figure 2). Quick Install Guide WD Dual-optionTM External USB Hard Drive 1 Getting Started Kit Contents WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable Installation CD with Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...and follow the steps below to format and set up the drive. Press the foot into the groove until it off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Repeat this process for your new external USB hard drive is ready to use. 5. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. If ... into place. 5. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady surface. 3. Select your external USB hard drive is ready to use the feet for Vertical Placement 1. A new hard drive icon appears on the desktop after formatting...
...and follow the steps below to format and set up the drive. Press the foot into the groove until it off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Repeat this process for your new external USB hard drive is ready to use. 5. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. If ... into place. 5. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady surface. 3. Select your external USB hard drive is ready to use the feet for Vertical Placement 1. A new hard drive icon appears on the desktop after formatting...
User Manual (pdf)
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... may be accurate and reliable; and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 Western Digital is a registered trademark; however, no responsibility is assumed by WD for...nor for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of Dantz Development Corporation. WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned herein ...
... may be accurate and reliable; and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 Western Digital is a registered trademark; however, no responsibility is assumed by WD for...nor for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of Dantz Development Corporation. WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned herein ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...; Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for that you for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Quick Install Guide ! To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to back up your valuable data...
...; Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for that you for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Quick Install Guide ! To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to back up your valuable data...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the back panel. Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For more information regarding updating your system, visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. In the...
... Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the back panel. Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For more information regarding updating your system, visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. In the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... void the warranty. ! Do not stack any objects on the underside, top, or rear of the drive that may be handled with WD technical support. To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your product. Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-... for Horizontal Placement" on the date of your first telephone contact with care during drive activity. ! The 30-day period commences on page 8. Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of the following precautions when unpacking and...
... void the warranty. ! Do not stack any objects on the underside, top, or rear of the drive that may be handled with WD technical support. To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your product. Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-... for Horizontal Placement" on the date of your first telephone contact with care during drive activity. ! The 30-day period commences on page 8. Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of the following precautions when unpacking and...
User Manual (pdf)
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... I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. SETTING UP - 4 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL The installation CD contains Retrospect Express backup software as well as important drivers for WD. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Windows...
... I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. SETTING UP - 4 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL The installation CD contains Retrospect Express backup software as well as important drivers for WD. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Windows...
User Manual (pdf)
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... WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. You may be prompted for a license code. SETTING UP - 5 In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and ...Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express. Click OK. 7. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the...
... WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. You may be prompted for a license code. SETTING UP - 5 In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and ...Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express. Click OK. 7. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Click Continue to initialize the drive. A hard drive icon with the name you to confirm drive initialization. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your software copy. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the steps below... prompts you to print and fax the information. 10. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to "Connecting the Drive" on page 4 for your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click ...
... Click Continue to initialize the drive. A hard drive icon with the name you to confirm drive initialization. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your software copy. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the steps below... prompts you to print and fax the information. 10. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to "Connecting the Drive" on page 4 for your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... appears on page 4 for your administrative password to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 7. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the desktop after formatting is displayed: 2. The following window is...X and later, you to begin setup. Retrospect Express prompts you may be required to register Retrospect Express. A hard drive icon with the name you to provide your drive in the field. 3. Proceed to "Using the Backup Software" on -screen instructions to print and fax the ...
... appears on page 4 for your administrative password to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 7. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the desktop after formatting is displayed: 2. The following window is...X and later, you to begin setup. Retrospect Express prompts you may be required to register Retrospect Express. A hard drive icon with the name you to provide your drive in the field. 3. Proceed to "Using the Backup Software" on -screen instructions to print and fax the ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... configurations and usage. 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to ensure proper insertion. 4. these actions will void the warranty. Installing the Feet for easy accessibility. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. For a single external drive, WD recommends using the stands for...
... configurations and usage. 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to ensure proper insertion. 4. these actions will void the warranty. Installing the Feet for easy accessibility. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. For a single external drive, WD recommends using the stands for...
User Manual (pdf)
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For more information about booting from your WD Dual-option drive. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Your drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready to turn on the drive. Connect the other end of the power cord to disable this ...port on the back of the USB 2.0 cable to the AC adapter. 3. Connect one end of the drive. 5. Refer to your computer. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 PORT USB 2.0 CABLE ...
For more information about booting from your WD Dual-option drive. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Your drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready to turn on the drive. Connect the other end of the power cord to disable this ...port on the back of the USB 2.0 cable to the AC adapter. 3. Connect one end of the drive. 5. Refer to your computer. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 PORT USB 2.0 CABLE ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...a Mac OS format. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 ... answer ID 1021 for compatibility with the backup software, the icon becomes red. When the drive is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. Formatting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD Dual-option drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP.
...a Mac OS format. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 ... answer ID 1021 for compatibility with the backup software, the icon becomes red. When the drive is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. Formatting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD Dual-option drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP.
User Manual (pdf)
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4 Using the Backup Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to set up . Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. Click Next. Click Next. 2. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the...
4 Using the Backup Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to set up . Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. Click Next. Click Next. 2. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the...
User Manual (pdf)
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..., and search for most users. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. This is the default destination. Make your choice and click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Make your choice and click Next. 4. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By...
..., and search for most users. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. This is the default destination. Make your choice and click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Make your choice and click Next. 4. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By...
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Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. To make any changes, click Back; otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change your settings. The wizard displays a summary of your ...
Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. To make any changes, click Back; otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change your settings. The wizard displays a summary of your ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... your choice and click Next. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base...
... your choice and click Next. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base...
User Manual (pdf)
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Make your backup files. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive.
Make your backup files. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive.
User Manual (pdf)
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WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6. To make any changes, click Back. To start your operating system. Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep mode) for automatic backups to complete the setup. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 If necessary, modify the power management ...
WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6. To make any changes, click Back. To start your operating system. Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep mode) for automatic backups to complete the setup. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 If necessary, modify the power management ...
User Manual (pdf)
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..., and drag and drop the files where you want to search. Double-click the hard drive icon of your backup. 2. Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Follow these steps to view. Open the My Computer window and double-click... the hard drive icon of your backup. 2. Open the Retrospect Backup folder, and open the folder named...
..., and drag and drop the files where you want to search. Double-click the hard drive icon of your backup. 2. Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Follow these steps to view. Open the My Computer window and double-click... the hard drive icon of your backup. 2. Open the Retrospect Backup folder, and open the folder named...