Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Start menu and select Windows Update. 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 manuals in portable document format (PDF) AC adapter and power...
... Start menu and select Windows Update. 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 manuals in portable document format (PDF) AC adapter and power...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...drive (Figure 5). 2. Your WD Dual-option drive is the destination. BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 PORT USB 2.0 CABLE AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE TO USB PORT ON COMPUTER 4 Using the Backup Software Figure 5 MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) This version of 4 GB...includes your computer. 6. To make any changes, click Back; Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Click Next. 5. Connecting the Cables 1. Press the Power button to turn on the front...
...drive (Figure 5). 2. Your WD Dual-option drive is the destination. BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 PORT USB 2.0 CABLE AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE TO USB PORT ON COMPUTER 4 Using the Backup Software Figure 5 MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) This version of 4 GB...includes your computer. 6. To make any changes, click Back; Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Click Next. 5. Connecting the Cables 1. Press the Power button to turn on the front...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers, unless authorized to do not allow exclusion or limitations of the following booklet,...during the period of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of damage occurring before shutting down the drive. Other marks may...trademarks of warranty specified above , you need not follow the steps below; Using Manual Shutdown Note: If you used in accordance with the limits of WD shall extend...
...to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers, unless authorized to do not allow exclusion or limitations of the following booklet,...during the period of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of damage occurring before shutting down the drive. Other marks may...trademarks of warranty specified above , you need not follow the steps below; Using Manual Shutdown Note: If you used in accordance with the limits of WD shall extend...
User Manual (pdf)
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... its use nor for its use . WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of...
... its use nor for its use . WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Information 2 Registering Your WD Product 3 Handling Precautions 3 2 Setting Up Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 4 Macintosh 6 3 Connecting the Drive Installing the Stands for Vertical Placement 8 Removing the Stands 8 Installing the Feet for Horizontal Placement 8 Removing the Feet 8 Connecting the Cables ...9 Powering Up the Drive 9 Formatting the Drive 10 WD Button Manager 10 4 Using the Backup Software Manual Backup (Backup on Demand 11 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 13 Automatic Backup 14 Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings 17...
... Information 2 Registering Your WD Product 3 Handling Precautions 3 2 Setting Up Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 4 Macintosh 6 3 Connecting the Drive Installing the Stands for Vertical Placement 8 Removing the Stands 8 Installing the Feet for Horizontal Placement 8 Removing the Feet 8 Connecting the Cables ...9 Powering Up the Drive 9 Formatting the Drive 10 WD Button Manager 10 4 Using the Backup Software Manual Backup (Backup on Demand 11 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 13 Automatic Backup 14 Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings 17...
User Manual (pdf)
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5 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown 18 Using Manual Shutdown 18 Uninstalling Retrospect Express 19 Uninstalling WD Button Manager 19 6 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions-USB Information 20 Frequently Asked Questions-Installation 21 7 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 22 Warranty Information 23 WD Service and Support 24 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii
5 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown 18 Using Manual Shutdown 18 Uninstalling Retrospect Express 19 Uninstalling WD Button Manager 19 6 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions-USB Information 20 Frequently Asked Questions-Installation 21 7 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 22 Warranty Information 23 WD Service and Support 24 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii
User Manual (pdf)
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... USB 2.0, refer to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for that you for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Available USB port ! WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ...manuals in file transfer time compared to back up your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. Available USB port ! This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your USB card manufacturer. 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL...
... USB 2.0, refer to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for that you for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Available USB port ! WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ...manuals in file transfer time compared to back up your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. Available USB port ! This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your USB card manufacturer. 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL...
User Manual (pdf)
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...of your system, visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. For more information regarding updating your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the back panel... the Start menu and select Windows Update. This information is necessary for setup and technical support. Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. these actions will void the warranty. WD Product Serial Number: WD...
...of your system, visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. For more information regarding updating your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the back panel... the Start menu and select Windows Update. This information is necessary for setup and technical support. Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. these actions will void the warranty. WD Product Serial Number: WD...
User Manual (pdf)
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...are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your external hard drive: ! Do not drop or jolt the drive. ! Do not stack any objects on the underside, top, or rear of the enclosure. .... Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for Horizontal Placement" on...
...are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your external hard drive: ! Do not drop or jolt the drive. ! Do not stack any objects on the underside, top, or rear of the enclosure. .... Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for Horizontal Placement" on...
User Manual (pdf)
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... installation CD contains Retrospect Express backup software as well as important drivers for your CD-ROM drive. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. Windows 98SE/Me/2000...
... installation CD contains Retrospect Express backup software as well as important drivers for your CD-ROM drive. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. Windows 98SE/Me/2000...
User Manual (pdf)
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Click OK. 7. In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Proceed to register Retrospect Express. Click Finish. 6. SETTING UP - 5 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. In the ...Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin installation. You may be prompted for a license code...
Click OK. 7. In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Proceed to register Retrospect Express. Click Finish. 6. SETTING UP - 5 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. In the ...Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin installation. You may be prompted for a license code...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Panel > Extensions Manager from the menu, and click Initialize. 4. Click Continue to print and fax the information. 10. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to begin setup. Enter a name, select Mac OS Extended from the Apple menu. 2. Double-click the CD icon to open it...
... Panel > Extensions Manager from the menu, and click Initialize. 4. Click Continue to print and fax the information. 10. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to begin setup. Enter a name, select Mac OS Extended from the Apple menu. 2. Double-click the CD icon to open it...
User Manual (pdf)
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... menu and follow the on-screen instructions to "Using the Backup Software" on page 11. A hard drive icon with the name you to personalize your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on the desktop after formatting is completed, go...the button to accept the license agreement and follow the instructions to provide your drive in the field. 3. Proceed to complete the installation. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Select your software copy. Note...
... menu and follow the on-screen instructions to "Using the Backup Software" on page 11. A hard drive icon with the name you to personalize your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on the desktop after formatting is completed, go...the button to accept the license agreement and follow the instructions to provide your drive in the field. 3. Proceed to complete the installation. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Select your software copy. Note...
User Manual (pdf)
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...stand. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 8 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to open the drive and service it off... feet are keyed to the back. 3. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Removing the Stands 1. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. For stacking multiple drives, use the feet for the other edge of the stand...
...stand. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 8 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to open the drive and service it off... feet are keyed to the back. 3. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Removing the Stands 1. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. For stacking multiple drives, use the feet for the other edge of the stand...
User Manual (pdf)
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... to the DC power supply socket on your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to your computer. Connect the other end of the drive. 2. 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 AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE TO USB 2.0 PORT ON...
... to the DC power supply socket on your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to your computer. Connect the other end of the drive. 2. 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 AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE TO USB 2.0 PORT ON...
User Manual (pdf)
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WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 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. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows...
WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 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. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows...
User Manual (pdf)
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... button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. Click Next. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to launch the initial setup wizard. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 4 Using the Backup Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users...
... button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. Click Next. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to launch the initial setup wizard. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 4 Using the Backup Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users...
User Manual (pdf)
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... which to back up. Click Next. Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your backup files. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. ...
... which to back up. Click Next. Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your backup files. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Finish to launch the wizard and change your settings. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. The wizard displays a summary of your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or... begin your files. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. To make any changes, click Back; USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your first backup. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5.
... Finish to launch the wizard and change your settings. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. The wizard displays a summary of your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or... begin your files. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. To make any changes, click Back; USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your first backup. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5.
User Manual (pdf)
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... back up each time an automatic backup begins. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Click Next. 3. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: ....com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Click Next. 2. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard.
... back up each time an automatic backup begins. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Click Next. 3. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: ....com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Click Next. 2. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard.