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... service packs or updates were not installed, you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. 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 manuals in portable...
... service packs or updates were not installed, you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. 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 manuals in portable...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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Connect one end of the power cord to occur automatically. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Note: To create a backup that backups are scheduled to the AC adapter. 3. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) ..., specify the frequency, day, and time of 4 GB. Your WD Dual-option drive is the ideal choice for most users. 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...
Connect one end of the power cord to occur automatically. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Note: To create a backup that backups are scheduled to the AC adapter. 3. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) ..., specify the frequency, day, and time of 4 GB. Your WD Dual-option drive is the ideal choice for most users. 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...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...drive to be mentioned herein that the asserted defect a) is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external...Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. All rights reserved. 2079-001049-A02 04/05 - 4 - Select USB Mass Storage Device from your purchase receipt. WD shall have other companies. © 2005 Western Digital...a Class B digital device, pursuant to repaired or replaced Products for disconnecting the drive. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe ...
...drive to be mentioned herein that the asserted defect a) is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external...Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. All rights reserved. 2079-001049-A02 04/05 - 4 - Select USB Mass Storage Device from your purchase receipt. WD shall have other companies. © 2005 Western Digital...a Class B digital device, pursuant to repaired or replaced Products for disconnecting the drive. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any patent or patent rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; ...the right to other rights of Dantz Development Corporation. Western Digital is granted by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of WD. WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD for any infringement...
... to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any patent or patent rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; ...the right to other rights of Dantz Development Corporation. Western Digital is granted by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of WD. WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD for any infringement...
User Manual (pdf)
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... transfer time compared to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! To determine whether or not your system...
... transfer time compared to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! To determine whether or not your system...
User Manual (pdf)
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....microsoft.com. 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. these actions will void the warranty. This information is necessary for setup and..., visit apple.com/macosx. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the large label on the drive;
....microsoft.com. 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. these actions will void the warranty. This information is necessary for setup and..., visit apple.com/macosx. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the large label on the drive;
User Manual (pdf)
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...To allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots on top of the drive that may be handled with WD technical support. 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 applicable warranty period for Horizontal Placement" on page 8. Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. Do not drop or...
...To allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots on top of the drive that may be handled with WD technical support. 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 applicable warranty period for Horizontal Placement" on page 8. Do not move the drive during unpacking and installation. Do not drop or...
User Manual (pdf)
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... in the license agreement and click Next. Insert the installation CD into your operating system. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. 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 WD. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Click Next. 3.
... in the license agreement and click Next. Insert the installation CD into your operating system. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. 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 WD. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Click Next. 3.
User Manual (pdf)
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...are prompted to print and fax the information. 8. Click OK. 7. SETTING UP - 5 In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Click Finish. 6. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). ... is displayed. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Proceed to begin installation. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Since your User Name and click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4.
...are prompted to print and fax the information. 8. Click OK. 7. SETTING UP - 5 In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Click Finish. 6. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). ... is displayed. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Proceed to begin installation. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Since your User Name and click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4.
User Manual (pdf)
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...a name, select Mac OS Extended from the extensions list by clearing the adjacent check box, and click Restart. 3. A hard drive icon with the name you to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 8. After restarting, insert the installation CD into ... the Drive" on -screen instructions to initialize the drive. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the Apple menu. 2. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. SETTING UP - 6 The next window prompts you to complete the installation. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL...
...a name, select Mac OS Extended from the extensions list by clearing the adjacent check box, and click Restart. 3. A hard drive icon with the name you to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 8. After restarting, insert the installation CD into ... the Drive" on -screen instructions to initialize the drive. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the Apple menu. 2. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. SETTING UP - 6 The next window prompts you to complete the installation. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL...
User Manual (pdf)
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... A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on page 4 for the USB drive. 5. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to use as both a bootable backup drive and also for general storage, select the Partition tab from the ...Express Installer icon to register Retrospect Express. The next window prompts you assigned appears on page 11. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click Erase to "Using the Backup Software" on the desktop after formatting is displayed: 2. Proceed to begin setup...
... A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on page 4 for the USB drive. 5. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to use as both a bootable backup drive and also for general storage, select the Partition tab from the ...Express Installer icon to register Retrospect Express. The next window prompts you assigned appears on page 11. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click Erase to "Using the Backup Software" on the desktop after formatting is displayed: 2. Proceed to begin setup...
User Manual (pdf)
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... down on a clean and steady surface. 3. Place the drive upside down on top for feet placement. 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. For a single external drive, WD recommends using the stands for the three remaining...
... down on a clean and steady surface. 3. Place the drive upside down on top for feet placement. 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. For a single external drive, WD recommends using the stands for the three remaining...
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..., click Knowledge Base, and search for Mac users. Connect one end of the USB 2.0 cable to the DC power supply socket on the back of the drive. 2. Connect the AC adapter cord to the USB 2.0 port on the back of the drive. 5. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Your operating system automatically detects the...
..., click Knowledge Base, and search for Mac users. Connect one end of the USB 2.0 cable to the DC power supply socket on the back of the drive. 2. Connect the AC adapter cord to the USB 2.0 port on the back of the drive. 5. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Your operating system automatically detects the...
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Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. When the drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP. If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum file... becomes red. 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 is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears....
Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. When the drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP. If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum file... becomes red. 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 is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears....
User Manual (pdf)
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... BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. Click Next. 2. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up . Click Next. 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. Manual...
... BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. Click Next. 2. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up . Click Next. 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. Manual...
User Manual (pdf)
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... destination. Click Next. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your backup files. Select the drive on which to back up. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. If you have...
... destination. Click Next. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your backup files. Select the drive on which to back up. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. If you have...
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... to complete the setup and begin your files. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. To make any changes, click Back; USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect...
... to complete the setup and begin your files. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. To make any changes, click Back; USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect...
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... 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. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Note: To create a backup that...
... 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. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Note: To create a backup that...
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Make your backup files. 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. 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.
Make your backup files. 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. 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.
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If you chose Once a week, select the day and specify the time for your automatic backups and click Next. 7. Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep mode) for your automatic backups, and click Next. 8. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 If you chose Every day, specify .... If necessary, modify the power management settings in the Automatic Backup wizard. To make any changes, click Back. Click Finish to complete the setup. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6.
If you chose Once a week, select the day and specify the time for your automatic backups and click Next. 7. Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep mode) for your automatic backups, and click Next. 8. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 If you chose Every day, specify .... If necessary, modify the power management settings in the Automatic Backup wizard. To make any changes, click Back. Click Finish to complete the setup. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6.