Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...to the user manual on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option drive. System Requirements FEET STANDS Windows ® Available USB port Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh...ROM drive. Proceed to Section 3 to begin installation. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual Figure 2 - 1 - Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-optionTM External USB Hard Drive 1 Getting Started Kit Contents WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ...
...to the user manual on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option drive. System Requirements FEET STANDS Windows ® Available USB port Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh...ROM drive. Proceed to Section 3 to begin installation. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual Figure 2 - 1 - Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-optionTM External USB Hard Drive 1 Getting Started Kit Contents WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...its cables. 2. Using both hands, grasp the base of the stand and carefully bend the stand upward until it 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. Repeat... for the three remaining feet. Power off the ventilation slot (Figure 4). 4. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Note: To partition the drive into place. 5. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. The back of the foot to ensure proper insertion. 4. ...
...its cables. 2. Using both hands, grasp the base of the stand and carefully bend the stand upward until it 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. Repeat... for the three remaining feet. Power off the ventilation slot (Figure 4). 4. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Note: To partition the drive into place. 5. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. The back of the foot to ensure proper insertion. 4. ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... use nor for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of Dantz Development Corporation. Retrospect and the...change specifications at any patent or patent rights of WD. Western Digital is granted by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. Other marks may result from its use . WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to other rights...
... use nor for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of Dantz Development Corporation. Retrospect and the...change specifications at any patent or patent rights of WD. Western Digital is granted by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. Other marks may result from its use . WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to other rights...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... Quick Install Guide ! Two stands for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (PDF) ! Available USB port ! WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Mac...needed additional storage and a perfect place to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates....
.... Quick Install Guide ! Two stands for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (PDF) ! Available USB port ! WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Mac...needed additional storage and a perfect place to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. 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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... support. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For more information regarding updating your system, visit apple.com/macosx. Macintosh Go...
... support. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For more information regarding updating your system, visit apple.com/macosx. Macintosh Go...
User Manual (pdf)
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...-approved service center. Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! Do not drop or jolt the drive. ! To allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots on the date of your external hard drive: ! Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during...
...-approved service center. Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! Do not drop or jolt the drive. ! To allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots on the date of your external hard drive: ! Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Click Next. 3. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. The license agreement window is displayed. 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 CD-ROM drive. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/...
...Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Click Next. 3. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. The license agreement window is displayed. 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 CD-ROM drive. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/...
User Manual (pdf)
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...to begin installation. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express. SETTING UP - 5 ...Since your User Name and click Next. In the next window, you are prompted to print and fax the information. 8. Click OK. 7. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Click Finish. 6. In the next window, select the Recommended installation...
...to begin installation. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express. SETTING UP - 5 ...Since your User Name and click Next. In the next window, you are prompted to print and fax the information. 8. Click OK. 7. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Click Finish. 6. In the next window, select the Recommended installation...
User Manual (pdf)
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... it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon 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: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to begin setup. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on page 8 to connect the...
... it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon 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: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to begin setup. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on page 8 to connect the...
User Manual (pdf)
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...XP" on the right panel. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Click Erase to begin drive formatting. A hard drive icon with the name you may be required to provide your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on page...e-mail or to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 7. Proceed to complete the installation. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on -screen instructions to "Using the Backup Software" on the desktop after ...
...XP" on the right panel. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Click Erase to begin drive formatting. A hard drive icon with the name you may be required to provide your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on page...e-mail or to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 7. Proceed to complete the installation. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on -screen instructions to "Using the Backup Software" on the desktop after ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. For stacking multiple drives, use the feet for specific configurations and usage. Using both hands, grasp the base of the stand toward the drive until the stand snaps firmly into place. 5. 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. Installing the Stands for...
... external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. For stacking multiple drives, use the feet for specific configurations and usage. Using both hands, grasp the base of the stand toward the drive until the stand snaps firmly into place. 5. 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. Installing the Stands for...
User Manual (pdf)
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... documentation to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option drive. For more information about booting from your system manufacturer. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. A new hard drive icon appears in the My Computer window for PC users... or on your system configuration, your computer. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. KENSINGTON® SECURITY...
... documentation to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option drive. For more information about booting from your system manufacturer. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. A new hard drive icon appears in the My Computer window for PC users... or on your system configuration, your computer. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. KENSINGTON® SECURITY...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the bottom right corner of 4 GB. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows ...for compatibility with the backup software, the icon becomes red. 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. The icon in the system tray...
... the bottom right corner of 4 GB. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows ...for compatibility with the backup software, the icon becomes red. 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. The icon in the system tray...
User Manual (pdf)
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Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. Click Next. 2. Click Next. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. 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 . Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the...
Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. Click Next. 2. Click Next. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. 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 . Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the...
User Manual (pdf)
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If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was pressed is the ideal ... source drive. Click Next. 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 BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Make your choice and click Next. 4. This is the default destination. Make your choice and click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER...
If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was pressed is the ideal ... source drive. Click Next. 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 BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Make your choice and click Next. 4. This is the default destination. Make your choice and click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click Modify to complete the setup and begin your files. To make any changes, click Back; WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your first...
... 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click Modify to complete the setup and begin your files. To make any changes, click Back; WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your first...
User Manual (pdf)
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... want to launch the initial setup wizard. This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front ...support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Click Next. 2. Click Next. 3. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up .
... want to launch the initial setup wizard. This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front ...support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Click Next. 2. Click Next. 3. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up .
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. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. 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.
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. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. 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.
User Manual (pdf)
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Frequently Asked Questions-Installation WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up . A: If your system includes a PCI slot, you can achieve Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by the utilities included in the Open field and click OK to an incorrect driver installation of 32 GB. Contact the adapter card manufacturer...
Frequently Asked Questions-Installation WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up . A: If your system includes a PCI slot, you can achieve Hi-Speed USB transfer rates by the utilities included in the Open field and click OK to an incorrect driver installation of 32 GB. Contact the adapter card manufacturer...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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...Add plenty of the world. Easily share files between computers ! 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...WD's whisper-quiet hard drive ! Two stands for near-silent operation with multiple external hard drives System Requirements Windows® ! WD Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Preformatted* - Back up your existing hard drive ! Save and organize your digital photo collection ! ...
...Add plenty of the world. Easily share files between computers ! 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...WD's whisper-quiet hard drive ! Two stands for near-silent operation with multiple external hard drives System Requirements Windows® ! WD Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Preformatted* - Back up your existing hard drive ! Save and organize your digital photo collection ! ...