Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 4. In the next window, click Install to connect the drive. Refer to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option drive. For more detailed instructions, refer to the ...boot from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). 6. 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...
...In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 4. In the next window, click Install to connect the drive. Refer to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option drive. For more detailed instructions, refer to the ...boot from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). 6. 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...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... desktop after formatting is completed. If prompted, restart the system. Proceed to Section 4 to use the backup software. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Carefully dislodge the foot by clearing the adjacent check box, and click Restart. 3. Enter a name, select...
... desktop after formatting is completed. If prompted, restart the system. Proceed to Section 4 to use the backup software. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Carefully dislodge the foot by clearing the adjacent check box, and click Restart. 3. Enter a name, select...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Corporation. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 WD reserves the right to change specifications at any infringement of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of patents 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;
... Corporation. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 WD reserves the right to change specifications at any infringement of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of patents 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;
User Manual (pdf)
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...our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. Kit Contents ! Quick Install Guide ! Two stands for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Mac® OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ Note: For highest performance and reliability, WD recommends that...-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your USB card manufacturer. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. ...
...our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. Kit Contents ! Quick Install Guide ! Two stands for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Mac® OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ Note: For highest performance and reliability, WD recommends that...-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your USB card manufacturer. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! 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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... STARTED - 2 these actions will void the warranty. 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. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your ...new WD product found on the large label on the drive; Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage...
... STARTED - 2 these actions will void the warranty. 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. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your ...new WD product found on the large label on the drive; Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the following precautions when unpacking and installing your first telephone contact with care during drive activity. ! Handling Precautions CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Drives may block ventilation. GETTING STARTED - 3 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...
... the following precautions when unpacking and installing your first telephone contact with care during drive activity. ! Handling Precautions CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Drives may block ventilation. GETTING STARTED - 3 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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... a setup menu. The license agreement window is displayed. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. SETTING UP - 4 Click Next. 3. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL The installation CD contains Retrospect Express backup software as...
... a setup menu. The license agreement window is displayed. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. SETTING UP - 4 Click Next. 3. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL The installation CD contains Retrospect Express backup software as...
User Manual (pdf)
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... are prompted to print and fax the information. 8. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. ...Proceed to begin installation. 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). WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. You may be prompted for a license code. After ...
... are prompted to print and fax the information. 8. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is displayed. ...Proceed to begin installation. 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). WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. You may be prompted for a license code. After ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... launch Retrospect Express. 8. SETTING UP - 6 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. Skip to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the on-screen instructions to personalize your software copy. A hard drive icon with the name you to begin...
... launch Retrospect Express. 8. SETTING UP - 6 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. Skip to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the on-screen instructions to personalize your software copy. A hard drive icon with the name you to begin...
User Manual (pdf)
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...After installation is displayed: 2. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Select your CD-ROM drive. The following window is completed, go to register Retrospect Express. Note: To partition the drive into your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on ... click the button to complete the installation. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin drive formatting. Select Mac OS Extended from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for general storage, select...
...After installation is displayed: 2. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Select your CD-ROM drive. The following window is completed, go to register Retrospect Express. Note: To partition the drive into your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on ... click the button to complete the installation. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin drive formatting. Select Mac OS Extended from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for general storage, select...
User Manual (pdf)
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...away from the edge of the drive is keyed with the Power button on a clean and steady surface. 3. Installing the Feet for feet placement. these actions will void the warranty. Removing the Feet 1. 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. Align the edge of the stand onto...
...away from the edge of the drive is keyed with the Power button on a clean and steady surface. 3. Installing the Feet for feet placement. these actions will void the warranty. Removing the Feet 1. 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. Align the edge of the stand onto...
User Manual (pdf)
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...the power cord to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option drive. Powering Up the Drive Press the Power button to indicate drive activity. Connect the AC adapter cord to use. Connect the other end of the drive. 5. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to... partition and is now ready to the DC power supply socket on the desktop for answer ID 1201. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Connect one end of the USB 2.0 cable to an available USB port on your system's...
...the power cord to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option drive. Powering Up the Drive Press the Power button to indicate drive activity. Connect the AC adapter cord to use. Connect the other end of the drive. 5. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to... partition and is now ready to the DC power supply socket on the desktop for answer ID 1201. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Connect one end of the USB 2.0 cable to an available USB port on your system's...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system ..., the icon becomes red. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. 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. When the drive is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. For more information about ...
... Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system ..., the icon becomes red. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. 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. When the drive is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. For more information about ...
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 the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Click Next....USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up each time you want to launch the initial setup wizard...
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 the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Click Next....USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up each time you want to launch the initial setup wizard...
User Manual (pdf)
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...the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Make your choice and click Next. 4. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. Note: To create... of your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Make your choice and click Next. This is the default destination. Select the drive on which includes your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. USING ...
...the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Make your choice and click Next. 4. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. Note: To create... of your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Make your choice and click Next. This is the default destination. Select the drive on which includes your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. USING ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Express launches the wizard and backs up your settings. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13
... Express launches the wizard and backs up your settings. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13
User Manual (pdf)
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... icon) on the front of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. 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 source...
... icon) on the front of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. 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 source...
User Manual (pdf)
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If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. 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. 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. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15
If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. 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. 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. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15
User Manual (pdf)
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... the settings you chose Every day, specify the time for your first backup now, select Start the backup now. Click Finish to occur automatically. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6. Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep mode) for automatic backups to occur at their scheduled times.
... the settings you chose Every day, specify the time for your first backup now, select Start the backup now. Click Finish to occur automatically. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6. Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep mode) for automatic backups to occur at their scheduled times.
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... Automatic Backup button LED immediately begins to flash indicating that is in progress. 2. Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Follow these steps to edit your automatic backup settings, disable Automatic Backup, or enable an existing Automatic Backup that a change your settings. Press ...
... Automatic Backup button LED immediately begins to flash indicating that is in progress. 2. Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Follow these steps to edit your automatic backup settings, disable Automatic Backup, or enable an existing Automatic Backup that a change your settings. Press ...