Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... from your CD-ROM drive. Note: Depending on the installation CD or obtain it from external drives, refer to your system documentation or contact your system manufacturer. 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....computer may attempt to your User Name and click Next. For more detailed instructions, refer to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for WD (Figure 2). System Requirements FEET STANDS Windows ® ...
... from your CD-ROM drive. Note: Depending on the installation CD or obtain it from external drives, refer to your system documentation or contact your system manufacturer. 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....computer may attempt to your User Name and click Next. For more detailed instructions, refer to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for WD (Figure 2). System Requirements FEET STANDS Windows ® ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...drive you want to an electrical outlet. 4. Click Next. 3. Select the drive on the drive (Figure 5). By default, the WD drive...not support server applications. Your WD Dual-option drive ...drive activity. 7. Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on page 2 to reinitialize the drive to store your files. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive...drive (Figure 5). 2. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive... the drive on the back of the drive to occur...drive on the installation CD or obtain it from support...support...the drive ...
...drive you want to an electrical outlet. 4. Click Next. 3. Select the drive on the drive (Figure 5). By default, the WD drive...not support server applications. Your WD Dual-option drive ...drive activity. 7. Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on page 2 to reinitialize the drive to store your files. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive...drive (Figure 5). 2. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive... the drive on the back of the drive to occur...drive on the installation CD or obtain it from support...support...the drive ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... from the list and click Stop (Figure 6). and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are designed to the address provided on , the user is encouraged ...DC 20402. support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 949.672.7199 +800.6008.6008 +31.20.4467651 North America Spanish Asia Pacific EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest,... to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers, unless authorized to do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages,...
... from the list and click Stop (Figure 6). and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are designed to the address provided on , the user is encouraged ...DC 20402. support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 949.672.7199 +800.6008.6008 +31.20.4467651 North America Spanish Asia Pacific EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest,... to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers, unless authorized to do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages,...
User Manual (pdf)
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5 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown 18 Using Manual Shutdown 18 Uninstalling Retrospect Express 19 Uninstalling WD Button Manager 19 6 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions-USB Information 20 Frequently Asked Questions-Installation 21 7 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 22 Warranty Information 23 WD Service and Support 24 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii
5 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown 18 Using Manual Shutdown 18 Uninstalling Retrospect Express 19 Uninstalling WD Button Manager 19 6 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions-USB Information 20 Frequently Asked Questions-Installation 21 7 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 22 Warranty Information 23 WD Service and Support 24 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii
User Manual (pdf)
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...site at www.westerndigital.com. Kit Contents ! WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Quick Install Guide ! Two stands for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to back up your valuable data,...additional storage and a perfect place to your USB card documentation or contact 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. This user manual provides step-by-step ...
...site at www.westerndigital.com. Kit Contents ! WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Quick Install Guide ! Two stands for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to back up your valuable data,...additional storage and a perfect place to your USB card documentation or contact 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. This user manual provides step-by-step ...
User Manual (pdf)
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Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Recording Your WD ..., 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; WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 these actions will void the warranty. This...
Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Recording Your WD ..., 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; WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 these actions will void the warranty. This...
User Manual (pdf)
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... rough handling, shock, or vibration. Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! 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. GETTING STARTED...of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your product. To allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots on page 8. To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your external hard drive: !
... rough handling, shock, or vibration. Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! 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. GETTING STARTED...of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your product. To allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots on page 8. To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your external hard drive: !
User Manual (pdf)
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...support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for Mac users. Connect the other end of the power cord to the DC power supply socket on your system manufacturer. A new hard drive icon appears in the My Computer window for PC users or on the drive. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE... USER MANUAL 1. Powering Up the Drive Press the Power button to use. Your drive is preformatted as...
...support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for Mac users. Connect the other end of the power cord to the DC power supply socket on your system manufacturer. A new hard drive icon appears in the My Computer window for PC users or on the drive. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE... USER MANUAL 1. Powering Up the Drive Press the Power button to use. Your drive is preformatted as...
User Manual (pdf)
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... right corner of 4 GB. When the drive is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. 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...dual-option backup functions. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is blue. If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system manual or visit support...
... right corner of 4 GB. When the drive is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. 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...dual-option backup functions. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is blue. If the drive has difficulty communicating with all Windows operating systems.The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of your operating system manual or visit support...
User Manual (pdf)
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..., which includes your choice and click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Select the drive on which to back up. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Make your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. If you have...
..., which includes your choice and click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Select the drive on which to back up. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Make your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. If you have...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Click Next. 2. Click Next. 3. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc...
... Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Click Next. 2. Click Next. 3. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 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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.... Open the Retrospect Backup folder, and open the folder named Backup on your selected hard drive. To learn more about advanced features of Dantz software does not support server applications. Select any files or folders, and drag and drop the files where...or Folders to search. To view documents, insert the installation CD into WD backup wizards. 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 ...
.... Open the Retrospect Backup folder, and open the folder named Backup on your selected hard drive. To learn more about advanced features of Dantz software does not support server applications. Select any files or folders, and drag and drop the files where...or Folders to search. To view documents, insert the installation CD into WD backup wizards. 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 ...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... 3. After the disk icon disappears from your external USB drive, visit support.wdc.com. To uninstall WD Button Manager, right-click the WD icon in the system tray (typically located on the bottom right corner of the desktop) 2. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON DISCONNECTING THE DRIVE - 19 Macintosh 1. Uninstalling Retrospect Express 1. Press...on the bottom right corner of your computer and the power cord from the pop-up menu, and click OK. Windows 98SE WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Now you can safely disconnect the USB cable from your desktop). 2.
.... 3. After the disk icon disappears from your external USB drive, visit support.wdc.com. To uninstall WD Button Manager, right-click the WD icon in the system tray (typically located on the bottom right corner of the desktop) 2. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON DISCONNECTING THE DRIVE - 19 Macintosh 1. Uninstalling Retrospect Express 1. Press...on the bottom right corner of your computer and the power cord from the pop-up menu, and click OK. Windows 98SE WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Now you can safely disconnect the USB cable from your desktop). 2.
User Manual (pdf)
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... 1.1 cables be used with USB 2.0 devices, it is Hi-Speed USB? Refer to install the appropriate chipset support for your USB card manufacturer. 6 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge base and view a complete list of FAQs for your motherboard or system manual for more information. A: Although...
... 1.1 cables be used with USB 2.0 devices, it is Hi-Speed USB? Refer to install the appropriate chipset support for your USB card manufacturer. 6 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge base and view a complete list of FAQs for your motherboard or system manual for more information. A: Although...
User Manual (pdf)
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...the button illuminates blue, and you must reformat the drive using NTFS. To create partitions larger than 32 GB, you may be operating at USB 1.1 speeds due to an incorrect driver installation of 32 GB. If your system has a USB 2.0 PCI ... Q: I partition and reformat the drive? How do I accidentally uninstalled WD Button Manager. Frequently Asked Questions-Installation WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up . A: After connecting the power cord, be sure that does not support USB 2.0. A: FAT32 partitions created by...
...the button illuminates blue, and you must reformat the drive using NTFS. To create partitions larger than 32 GB, you may be operating at USB 1.1 speeds due to an incorrect driver installation of 32 GB. If your system has a USB 2.0 PCI ... Q: I partition and reformat the drive? How do I accidentally uninstalled WD Button Manager. Frequently Asked Questions-Installation WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up . A: After connecting the power cord, be sure that does not support USB 2.0. A: FAT32 partitions created by...
User Manual (pdf)
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... and insured, to WD's specification therefor. To conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. WD shall have other than WD. The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any and all other than the ...liabilities of WD for damages including, but not limited to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for lost data, regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data arising out of or...
... and insured, to WD's specification therefor. To conclusively establish the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. WD shall have other than WD. The remedies provided herein are in lieu of a) any and all other than the ...liabilities of WD for damages including, but not limited to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for lost data, regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data arising out of or...
User Manual (pdf)
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....com 800.ASK.4WDC North America 949.672.7199 Spanish +800.6008.6008 Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 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 rebate submissions. ! Obtain warranty...
....com 800.ASK.4WDC North America 949.672.7199 Spanish +800.6008.6008 Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 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 rebate submissions. ! Obtain warranty...
User Manual (pdf)
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Shutdown, manual 18 Shutdown, Safe 18 Software, backup 11 Stands, installing 8 Stands, removing 8 Support, WD 24 System requirements 1 T Troubleshooting 20 U UL 22 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 22 Uninstalling, Retrospect Express 19 Uninstalling, WD Button Manager 19 Updating, operating system 2 USB information, FAQs 20 V Vertical placement 8 View documents 17 W Warranty 23 Warranty, limited 23 WD Button Manager 10 Button Manager, uninstalling 19 service 24 support 24 Windows, updating 2 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL INDEX - 2
Shutdown, manual 18 Shutdown, Safe 18 Software, backup 11 Stands, installing 8 Stands, removing 8 Support, WD 24 System requirements 1 T Troubleshooting 20 U UL 22 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 22 Uninstalling, Retrospect Express 19 Uninstalling, WD Button Manager 19 Updating, operating system 2 USB information, FAQs 20 V Vertical placement 8 View documents 17 W Warranty 23 Warranty, limited 23 WD Button Manager 10 Button Manager, uninstalling 19 service 24 support 24 Windows, updating 2 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL INDEX - 2
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... STATES Capacity Order Number UPC Code 80 GB WDXUB800BBNN 7 18037 10805 6 120 GB WDXUB1200BBNN 7 18037 10821 6 160 GB WDXUB1600BBNN 7 18037 10837 7 200 GB WDXUB2000JBNN 7 18037 10938 1 250 GB WDXUB2500JBNN 7 18037 10947 3 320 GB WDXUB3200JBNN 7 18037 11456 9 400 GB WDXUB4000KDNN 7 18037 11517 7 AUSTRALIA/NEW ... gigabyte (GB) as 1,000,000,000 bytes. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Product and packaging specifications subject to other companies. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest...
... STATES Capacity Order Number UPC Code 80 GB WDXUB800BBNN 7 18037 10805 6 120 GB WDXUB1200BBNN 7 18037 10821 6 160 GB WDXUB1600BBNN 7 18037 10837 7 200 GB WDXUB2000JBNN 7 18037 10938 1 250 GB WDXUB2500JBNN 7 18037 10947 3 320 GB WDXUB3200JBNN 7 18037 11456 9 400 GB WDXUB4000KDNN 7 18037 11517 7 AUSTRALIA/NEW ... gigabyte (GB) as 1,000,000,000 bytes. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Product and packaging specifications subject to other companies. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest...