Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... 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 cord Quick Install Guide Two stands for vertical placement Four feet for horizontal placement *USB 2.0 host is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in the license agreement and click Next. 3. Mac users, go to boot...
... 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 cord Quick Install Guide Two stands for vertical placement Four feet for horizontal placement *USB 2.0 host is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in the license agreement and click Next. 3. Mac users, go to boot...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to a Mac OS format. Click Next. 5. Proceed to Section 4 to complete the setup. Manual Backup (Backup on which includes your choice and click Next. 4. To make any changes, click Back; Make your contacts, documents, miscellaneous files, music, and pictures. Connecting the Cables 1. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. By default, the WD drive on which to an available USB port on (not sleep mode) for most users. Connect...
... the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to a Mac OS format. Click Next. 5. Proceed to Section 4 to complete the setup. Manual Backup (Backup on which includes your choice and click Next. 4. To make any changes, click Back; Make your contacts, documents, miscellaneous files, music, and pictures. Connecting the Cables 1. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. By default, the WD drive on which to an available USB port on (not sleep mode) for most users. Connect...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...'s specification therefor. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from that the Product may not apply to confirm your sole and exclusive warranty shall be disconnected. 3. however, you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at WD's option, the repair or replacement of service. After the disk icon disappears from the desktop, you...
...'s specification therefor. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from that the Product may not apply to confirm your sole and exclusive warranty shall be disconnected. 3. however, you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at WD's option, the repair or replacement of service. After the disk icon disappears from the desktop, you...
User Manual (pdf)
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...change specifications at any infringement of WD. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of Dantz Development Corporation. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; Other marks may result from its use nor for its use... or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is a registered trademark; No license is assumed by WD for any time without notice. WD reserves the right ...
...change specifications at any infringement of WD. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of Dantz Development Corporation. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; Other marks may result from its use nor for its use... or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is a registered trademark; No license is assumed by WD for any time without notice. WD reserves the right ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...) USB 2.0 certified cable ! FEET STANDS POWER CORD AC ADAPTER AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE System Requirements Windows ® ! USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (PDF) ! Mac® OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ Note: For highest performance and reliability, WD recommends that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to back up your WD product. 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates...
...) USB 2.0 certified cable ! FEET STANDS POWER CORD AC ADAPTER AC ADAPTER CORD USB 2.0 CABLE System Requirements Windows ® ! USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (PDF) ! Mac® OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ Note: For highest performance and reliability, WD recommends that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to back up your WD product. 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates...
User Manual (pdf)
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... large label on the drive; For more information regarding updating your operating system and version. Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the back panel. these actions will void the warranty. Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Also, write the...
... large label on the drive; For more information regarding updating your operating system and version. Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the back panel. these actions will void the warranty. Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Also, write the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL The installation CD contains Retrospect Express backup software as well as important drivers for your CD-ROM drive. Click Next. 3. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your operating system. The license agreement window is displayed. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. SETTING UP - 4 WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Retrospect Express Installer...
... DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL The installation CD contains Retrospect Express backup software as well as important drivers for your CD-ROM drive. Click Next. 3. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your operating system. The license agreement window is displayed. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. SETTING UP - 4 WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Retrospect Express Installer...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... Click Finish. 6. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). You may be prompted for a license code. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Click OK. 7. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin installation. SETTING UP - 5 In the next window, click Install to print and fax the information. 8. Since your...
.... Click Finish. 6. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). You may be prompted for a license code. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Click OK. 7. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin installation. SETTING UP - 5 In the next window, click Install to print and fax the information. 8. Since your...
User Manual (pdf)
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... instructions to personalize your software copy. Skip to "Connecting the Drive" on page 11. A hard drive icon with the name you to print and fax the information. 10. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 9. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to format and set up the drive. Proceed to "Using...
... instructions to personalize your software copy. Skip to "Connecting the Drive" on page 11. A hard drive icon with the name you to print and fax the information. 10. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click OK. 9. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to format and set up the drive. Proceed to "Using...
User Manual (pdf)
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... setup. Select Mac OS Extended from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the on-screen instructions to use as both a bootable backup drive and also for general storage, select the Partition tab from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on page 4 for the USB drive. 5. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Note: For Mac...
... setup. Select Mac OS Extended from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the on-screen instructions to use as both a bootable backup drive and also for general storage, select the Partition tab from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on page 4 for the USB drive. 5. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Note: For Mac...
User Manual (pdf)
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... edge of the foot into place. 5. Press the other stand. 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 open the drive and service it off the ventilation slot. 4. these actions will void the warranty. Align the notch of the foot to the crossbar and...
... edge of the foot into place. 5. Press the other stand. 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 open the drive and service it off the ventilation slot. 4. these actions will void the warranty. Align the notch of the foot to the crossbar and...
User Manual (pdf)
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..., and search for Mac users. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Your drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready to indicate drive activity. 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 your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to the USB 2.0 port on the desktop for answer ID...
..., and search for Mac users. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Your drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready to indicate drive activity. 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 your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to the USB 2.0 port on the desktop for answer ID...
User Manual (pdf)
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... file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system manual or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for compatibility with the backup software, the icon becomes red. When the drive is blue. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. Formatting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD Dual-option drive...
... file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system manual or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for compatibility with the backup software, the icon becomes red. When the drive is blue. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. Formatting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD Dual-option drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the Manual Backup button. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to set up . Click Next. 2. 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. 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 launch the initial setup wizard. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon...
... the Manual Backup button. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to set up . Click Next. 2. 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. 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 launch the initial setup wizard. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon...
User Manual (pdf)
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... create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your backup files. Click Next. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 This is the default destination. Make your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive...
... create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your backup files. Click Next. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 This is the default destination. Make your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive...
User Manual (pdf)
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... drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. 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...
... drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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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. Click Next. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15
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. Click Next. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15
User Manual (pdf)
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... USB 2.0 is another name for USB 2.0, which provides transfer rates up to 12 Mbps. A: Hi-Speed USB is highly recommended because of up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. Note: If your USB 2.0 controller is recommended that USB 2.0 certified cables be used with USB 2.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at support.wdc.com. 6 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge base and view...
... USB 2.0 is another name for USB 2.0, which provides transfer rates up to 12 Mbps. A: Hi-Speed USB is highly recommended because of up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. Note: If your USB 2.0 controller is recommended that USB 2.0 certified cables be used with USB 2.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. When connected to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at support.wdc.com. 6 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge base and view...
User Manual (pdf)
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Download installation software and drivers. ! Technical Information - Access product specifications, technical tips, and the online forum. ! Explore our expert knowledge base and Frequently Asked Questions. ! Rebates - Obtain warranty information, warranty status, extended warranty, product replacement, RMA status, and shipping and packaging information. ! Contact Support - When contacting WD for support, have your region. ! 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 ...
Download installation software and drivers. ! Technical Information - Access product specifications, technical tips, and the online forum. ! Explore our expert knowledge base and Frequently Asked Questions. ! Rebates - Obtain warranty information, warranty status, extended warranty, product replacement, RMA status, and shipping and packaging information. ! Contact Support - When contacting WD for support, have your region. ! 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 ...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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...; Express backup software and detailed user manuals in and go ! Front-mounted power button - Quick Install Guide ! Simple Mac formatting instructions included. Cool, heat-dissipating case ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ! USB 2.0 and 1.1 80 to 400 GB 7200 RPM WDXUB800BBxx WDXUB1200BBxx WDXUB1600BBxx WDXUB2000JBxx WDXUB2500JBxx WDXUB3200JBxx WDXUB4000KDxx Note: Not all products may be available in all data is safely transferred before shutting down the drive ! 7200 RPM rotational speed ! WD Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable !
...; Express backup software and detailed user manuals in and go ! Front-mounted power button - Quick Install Guide ! Simple Mac formatting instructions included. Cool, heat-dissipating case ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ! USB 2.0 and 1.1 80 to 400 GB 7200 RPM WDXUB800BBxx WDXUB1200BBxx WDXUB1600BBxx WDXUB2000JBxx WDXUB2500JBxx WDXUB3200JBxx WDXUB4000KDxx Note: Not all products may be available in all data is safely transferred before shutting down the drive ! 7200 RPM rotational speed ! WD Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable !