Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... the software, launch the backup software from support.wdc.com. Refer to your WD Dual-option drive. 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...
... the software, launch the backup software from support.wdc.com. Refer to your WD Dual-option drive. 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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... on top for your external USB hard drive is completed. A hard drive icon with a small crossbar at a slight angle. Proceed to Section 4 to use the backup software. Repeat this process for the other stand. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all...
... on top for your external USB hard drive is completed. A hard drive icon with a small crossbar at a slight angle. Proceed to Section 4 to use the backup software. Repeat this process for the other stand. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all...
User Manual (pdf)
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... third parties which may be accurate and reliable; WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is granted by WD for any infringement of WD. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of Dantz Development Corporation. Western Digital is assumed by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. and...
... third parties which may be accurate and reliable; WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is granted by WD for any infringement of WD. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of Dantz Development Corporation. Western Digital is assumed by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. and...
User Manual (pdf)
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..., visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to USB 1.1. Available USB port ! GETTING STARTED - 1 WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! AC adapter and power cord ! USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (PDF) ! FEET STANDS...
..., visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to USB 1.1. Available USB port ! GETTING STARTED - 1 WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! AC adapter and power cord ! USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (PDF) ! FEET STANDS...
User Manual (pdf)
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..., visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. these actions will void the warranty. In the following table, write the serial number and... 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.
..., visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the large label on the drive; Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. these actions will void the warranty. In the following table, write the serial number and... 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.
User Manual (pdf)
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... stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your first telephone contact with care during drive activity. ! 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 the underside, top, or rear of the enclosure. Handling Precautions CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external hard drive...
... stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your first telephone contact with care during drive activity. ! 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 the underside, top, or rear of the enclosure. Handling Precautions CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external hard drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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... agreement and click Next. The license agreement window is displayed. Click Next. 3. 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 your operating system. Select the... option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for WD. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. SETTING UP -...
... agreement and click Next. The license agreement window is displayed. Click Next. 3. 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 your operating system. Select the... option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for WD. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. SETTING UP -...
User Manual (pdf)
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WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, click Install to print and fax the information. 8. You may be prompted for a license code. Select Register Now to ... to begin installation. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Click OK. 7. SETTING UP - 5 Proceed to register Retrospect Express. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Click Finish. 6. In the...
WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, click Install to print and fax the information. 8. You may be prompted for a license code. Select Register Now to ... to begin installation. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Click OK. 7. SETTING UP - 5 Proceed to register Retrospect Express. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Click Finish. 6. In the...
User Manual (pdf)
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...organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 9. Click Continue to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 8. A hard drive icon with the name you to register Retrospect Express. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your software copy. SETTING UP - 6... your CD-ROM drive. 6. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before using the installation CD. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important...
...organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 9. Click Continue to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 8. A hard drive icon with the name you to register Retrospect Express. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your software copy. SETTING UP - 6... your CD-ROM drive. 6. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before using the installation CD. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important...
User Manual (pdf)
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... e-mail or to complete the installation. Select Mac OS Extended from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the on page 11. A hard drive icon with the name you to install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for your administrative password to personalize your...icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to begin setup. SETTING UP - 7 Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. The following window is now ready to "Using the Backup Software" on -screen instructions to print and fax the information. 9.
... e-mail or to complete the installation. Select Mac OS Extended from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the on page 11. A hard drive icon with the name you to install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for your administrative password to personalize your...icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to begin setup. SETTING UP - 7 Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. The following window is now ready to "Using the Backup Software" on -screen instructions to print and fax the information. 9.
User Manual (pdf)
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... off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Place the drive upside down on top for the other edge of the stand toward the drive until it off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Power off the ventilation slot. 4. Repeat this process for Horizontal Placement 1. 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION...
... off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Place the drive upside down on top for the other edge of the stand toward the drive until it off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Power off the ventilation slot. 4. Repeat this process for Horizontal Placement 1. 3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION...
User Manual (pdf)
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Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Refer to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1201. For more information about booting from your computer. A new hard drive icon appears in the My ... partition and is now ready to indicate drive activity. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 The area surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to use. Powering Up the Drive Press the Power button to boot from external drives, refer to your system documentation or contact...
Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Refer to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1201. For more information about booting from your computer. A new hard drive icon appears in the My ... partition and is now ready to indicate drive activity. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 The area surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to use. Powering Up the Drive Press the Power button to boot from external drives, refer to your system documentation or contact...
User Manual (pdf)
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...or disconnected, the icon disappears. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system...Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is blue. 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 ...
...or disconnected, the icon disappears. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system...Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is blue. 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 ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to launch the initial setup wizard. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to set up . This is the source drive that Retrospect... Express backs up each time you want to back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Press the Manual Backup button ...
... DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to launch the initial setup wizard. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to set up . This is the source drive that Retrospect... Express backs up each time you want to back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Press the Manual Backup button ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... a backup that includes restoration of files to store your backup files. Make your choice and click Next. Click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. This is the default destination. Make your choice and click Next. 4. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default,... the software copies Documents Only, which to back up. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which includes your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Mac OS...
... a backup that includes restoration of files to store your backup files. Make your choice and click Next. Click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. This is the default destination. Make your choice and click Next. 4. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default,... the software copies Documents Only, which to back up. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which includes your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Mac OS...
User Manual (pdf)
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... your settings. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 Press the Manual Backup button. 2. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. The wizard displays a summary of your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or...
... your settings. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 Press the Manual Backup button. 2. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. The wizard displays a summary of your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or...
User Manual (pdf)
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... for answer ID 1270. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Click Next. 3. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front of your operating system... users. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click Next. 2.
... for answer ID 1270. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Click Next. 3. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front of your operating system... users. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click Next. 2.
User Manual (pdf)
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Make your backup files. 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 Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Click Next. 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.
Make your backup files. 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 Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Click Next. 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.
User Manual (pdf)
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...GB. The area surrounding the button illuminates blue, and you must reformat the drive using NTFS. A: FAT32 partitions created by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. Q: Why is shared and may be sure to the WD drive, USB bandwidth is the data transfer rate slow? A: Your system may affect performance. Note: If an additional external hard drive... is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before connecting the WD external USB 2.0 hard drive. See "Formatting the Drive" on the ...
...GB. The area surrounding the button illuminates blue, and you must reformat the drive using NTFS. A: FAT32 partitions created by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. Q: Why is shared and may be sure to the WD drive, USB bandwidth is the data transfer rate slow? A: Your system may affect performance. Note: If an additional external hard drive... is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before connecting the WD external USB 2.0 hard drive. See "Formatting the Drive" on the ...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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...and easy-to back up your data, automatically or on your digital photo collection ! Product Features ! USB 2.0 interface - Front-mounted power button - Preformatted* - Fast, easy connection to 400 GB 7200 RPM WDXUB800BBxx WDXUB1200BBxx WDXUB1600BBxx WDXUB2000JBxx WDXUB2500JBxx WDXUB3200JBxx WDXUB4000KDxx Note: ...-option™ external USB drive an ideal solution for near-silent operation with WD's whisper-quiet hard drive ! Available USB port ! Mac® OS 9.2.2 or Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later Kit Contents ! AC adapter and power cord ! Two stands for digital video capture and...
...and easy-to back up your data, automatically or on your digital photo collection ! Product Features ! USB 2.0 interface - Front-mounted power button - Preformatted* - Fast, easy connection to 400 GB 7200 RPM WDXUB800BBxx WDXUB1200BBxx WDXUB1600BBxx WDXUB2000JBxx WDXUB2500JBxx WDXUB3200JBxx WDXUB4000KDxx Note: ...-option™ external USB drive an ideal solution for near-silent operation with WD's whisper-quiet hard drive ! Available USB port ! Mac® OS 9.2.2 or Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later Kit Contents ! AC adapter and power cord ! Two stands for digital video capture and...