Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... support.wdc.com. Select Install Retrospect Express for answer ID 1201. To proceed, select I accept the terms in portable document format (PDF) AC adapter and power cord Quick Install Guide Two stands for vertical placement Four feet for horizontal placement *USB 2.0 host is required for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. Note: If you are running Windows 98SE/Me/2000 and operating system service packs or updates were not installed...
... support.wdc.com. Select Install Retrospect Express for answer ID 1201. To proceed, select I accept the terms in portable document format (PDF) AC adapter and power cord Quick Install Guide Two stands for vertical placement Four feet for horizontal placement *USB 2.0 host is required for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. Note: If you are running Windows 98SE/Me/2000 and operating system service packs or updates were not installed...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... format and set up the drive. Enter a name, select Mac OS Extended, and click Initialize. 4. Proceed to Section 4 to use the backup software. To format the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. To re-enable File Exchange, select the check box in Extensions Manager and click Restart. 5. Figure 3 3 Connecting the Drive Note: For a single drive, WD recommends using the installation CD. Power off the external hard drive...
... format and set up the drive. Enter a name, select Mac OS Extended, and click Initialize. 4. Proceed to Section 4 to use the backup software. To format the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. To re-enable File Exchange, select the check box in Extensions Manager and click Restart. 5. Figure 3 3 Connecting the Drive Note: For a single drive, WD recommends using the installation CD. Power off the external hard drive...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... settings specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. Select the drive on which to the USB 2.0 port on (not sleep mode) for most users. otherwise, click Finish to indicate drive activity. 7. Connect one end of the drive to the AC adapter. 3. 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 your backup files...
... settings specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. Select the drive on which to the USB 2.0 port on (not sleep mode) for most users. otherwise, click Finish to indicate drive activity. 7. Connect one end of the drive to the AC adapter. 3. 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 your backup files...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... provide you need additional information or help . Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Federal Communications Commission, may be defective, you will be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. Using Manual Shutdown Note: If you used in lieu of a) any Product placed in the course of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Click Close and press the Power button once...
... provide you need additional information or help . Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Federal Communications Commission, may be defective, you will be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. Using Manual Shutdown Note: If you used in lieu of a) any Product placed in the course of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Click Close and press the Power button once...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Shutdown are registered trademarks of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; No license is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is granted by WD for its use .
... Shutdown are registered trademarks of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; No license is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is granted by WD for its use .
User Manual (pdf)
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... reduction in portable document format (PDF) ! To determine whether or not your WD product. Available USB port ! AC adapter and power cord ! This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your system supports USB 2.0, refer to USB 1.1. Available USB port ! 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. FEET STANDS POWER CORD AC ADAPTER AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE System Requirements Windows ® ! GETTING STARTED - 1 Windows 98SE...
... reduction in portable document format (PDF) ! To determine whether or not your WD product. Available USB port ! AC adapter and power cord ! This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your system supports USB 2.0, refer to USB 1.1. Available USB port ! 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. FEET STANDS POWER CORD AC ADAPTER AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE System Requirements Windows ® ! GETTING STARTED - 1 Windows 98SE...
User Manual (pdf)
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... external hard drive: ! Drives may block ventilation. Do not use the drive as this will void the warranty. ! Register online at https://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/registration. Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! Be aware of the enclosure. Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during drive activity. ! To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your product. Refer servicing...
... external hard drive: ! Drives may block ventilation. Do not use the drive as this will void the warranty. ! Register online at https://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/registration. Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! Be aware of the enclosure. Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during drive activity. ! To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your product. Refer servicing...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (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 begin installation. In the next window, click Install to print and fax the information. 8. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5.
.... Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (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 begin installation. In the next window, click Install to print and fax the information. 8. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5.
User Manual (pdf)
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...-enable File Exchange, select the check box in Extensions Manager and click Restart. 5. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on the desktop after formatting is completed, go to initialize the drive. After installation is completed. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to confirm drive initialization. Click Continue to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before using the installation...
...-enable File Exchange, select the check box in Extensions Manager and click Restart. 5. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on the desktop after formatting is completed, go to initialize the drive. After installation is completed. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to confirm drive initialization. Click Continue to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before using the installation...
User Manual (pdf)
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... format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Click Erase to install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for examples of Retrospect Express setup screens. 6. 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 now ready to use as both a bootable backup drive and also for general storage, select the Partition...
... format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Click Erase to install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for examples of Retrospect Express setup screens. 6. 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 now ready to use as both a bootable backup drive and also for general storage, select the Partition...
User Manual (pdf)
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... foot to ensure proper insertion. 4. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to the back. 3. For a single external drive, WD recommends using the stands for easy accessibility. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Repeat this process for specific configurations and usage. Press the...
... foot to ensure proper insertion. 4. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to the back. 3. For a single external drive, WD recommends using the stands for easy accessibility. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Repeat this process for specific configurations and usage. Press the...
User Manual (pdf)
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...visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for Mac users. 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 COMPUTER BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) Note: Depending on the desktop for answer ID 1201. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. For more information about booting from external drives, refer to boot from your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to turn...
...visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for Mac users. 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 COMPUTER BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) Note: Depending on the desktop for answer ID 1201. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. For more information about booting from external drives, refer to boot from your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to turn...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. 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. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system manual or visit support.wdc...
... Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. 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. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system manual or visit support.wdc...
User Manual (pdf)
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... types of your backup files. Click Next. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which to back up. Make your choice and click Next. 4. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which includes your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Make your choice and click Next. Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc...
... types of your backup files. Click Next. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which to back up. Make your choice and click Next. 4. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which includes your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Make your choice and click Next. Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc...
User Manual (pdf)
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USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Click Next. 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. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Make your backup files.
USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Click Next. 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. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Make your backup files.
User Manual (pdf)
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...: If your USB card manufacturer. TROUBLESHOOTING - 20 Q: Can USB 1.1 cables be sure to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. Upgrading to your USB card documentation or contact your USB 2.0 controller is highly recommended because of significant reduction in to the system motherboard, be used with USB 1.1. A: Refer to USB 2.0 is built-in file transfer time versus USB 1.1. Refer to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at support.wdc.com. Q: What happens when a USB 2.0 device is Hi-Speed USB?
...: If your USB card manufacturer. TROUBLESHOOTING - 20 Q: Can USB 1.1 cables be sure to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. Upgrading to your USB card documentation or contact your USB 2.0 controller is highly recommended because of significant reduction in to the system motherboard, be used with USB 1.1. A: Refer to USB 2.0 is built-in file transfer time versus USB 1.1. Refer to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at support.wdc.com. Q: What happens when a USB 2.0 device is Hi-Speed USB?
User Manual (pdf)
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... the Power button. Q: I partition and reformat the drive? To create partitions larger than 32 GB, you may affect performance. A: After connecting the power cord, be operating at USB 1.1 speeds due to Start > Run. Note: If an additional external hard drive is shared and may hear the drive spin and power up ? Type wdbtnmgr in Windows 2000/XP have a maximum partition size of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed. See "Formatting the Drive" on the computer desktop. TROUBLESHOOTING - 21...
... the Power button. Q: I partition and reformat the drive? To create partitions larger than 32 GB, you may affect performance. A: After connecting the power cord, be operating at USB 1.1 speeds due to Start > Run. Note: If an additional external hard drive is shared and may hear the drive spin and power up ? Type wdbtnmgr in Windows 2000/XP have a maximum partition size of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed. See "Formatting the Drive" on the computer desktop. TROUBLESHOOTING - 21...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Download installation software and drivers. ! When contacting WD for support, have your region. ! Service Partners - Contact a support representative by e-mail. ! WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of rebate submissions. ! Knowledge Base - Explore our expert knowledge base and Frequently Asked Questions. ! Check the status of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com...
... Download installation software and drivers. ! When contacting WD for support, have your region. ! Service Partners - Contact a support representative by e-mail. ! WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of rebate submissions. ! Knowledge Base - Explore our expert knowledge base and Frequently Asked Questions. ! Check the status of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... existing hard drive ! Back up your data, automatically or on your digital photo collection ! Save and organize your MP3 player ! Easily share files between computers ! Available USB port ! AC adapter and power cord ! Four feet for horizontal placement *Preformatted for vertical placement ! Simple Mac formatting instructions included. Product Features ! Stands vertically or horizontally ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ! WD Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Quick Install Guide ! Stackable...
... existing hard drive ! Back up your data, automatically or on your digital photo collection ! Save and organize your MP3 player ! Easily share files between computers ! Available USB port ! AC adapter and power cord ! Four feet for horizontal placement *Preformatted for vertical placement ! Simple Mac formatting instructions included. Product Features ! Stands vertically or horizontally ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ! WD Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Quick Install Guide ! Stackable...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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...) Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 80 to 320 GB 400 GB Non-operating temperature 5°C to 40°C 5°C to 35°C -20°C to change without notice. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Product and packaging specifications subject to 65°C Power Requirements AC input voltage AC input frequency 100-240V 47-63 Hz Packaging Specifications Retail box size Retail box weight Master carton size Master...
...) Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 80 to 320 GB 400 GB Non-operating temperature 5°C to 40°C 5°C to 35°C -20°C to change without notice. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Product and packaging specifications subject to 65°C Power Requirements AC input voltage AC input frequency 100-240V 47-63 Hz Packaging Specifications Retail box size Retail box weight Master carton size Master...