Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... and reliability, WD recommends that you must install them now and restart the computer before proceeding. 5. 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...
... and reliability, WD recommends that you must install them now and restart the computer before proceeding. 5. 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 No license is believed to change specifications at any time without notice. WD reserves the right to be mentioned herein that belong to other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive... User Manual Information furnished by WD is granted by WD for its use nor for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
...Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 2779-001014-A01 04/05 No license is believed to change specifications at any time without notice. WD reserves the right to be mentioned herein that belong to other rights of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive... User Manual Information furnished by WD is granted by WD for its use nor for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
User Manual (pdf)
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...; Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to your USB card documentation or contact your WD product. To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to USB 1.1. GETTING STARTED - 1 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. This user...
...; Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to your USB card documentation or contact your WD product. To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to USB 1.1. GETTING STARTED - 1 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. This user...
User Manual (pdf)
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... found on 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. Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the...
... found on 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. Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the...
User Manual (pdf)
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...not block air slots on page 8. Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during drive activity. ! The 30-day period commences on top of your external hard drive: ! Do not open the product, as a portable device. ...! GETTING STARTED - 3 Be aware of the enclosure. Do not use the drive as this will void the ...
...not block air slots on page 8. Registering Your WD Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during drive activity. ! The 30-day period commences on top of your external hard drive: ! Do not open the product, as a portable device. ...! GETTING STARTED - 3 Be aware of the enclosure. Do not use the drive as this will void the ...
User Manual (pdf)
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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. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Click Next. 3. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the...
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. Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Click Next. 3. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... fax the information. 8. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Click OK. 7. SETTING UP - 5 In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Since your User Name and click Next. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. In the...
... fax the information. 8. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Click OK. 7. SETTING UP - 5 In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Since your User Name and click Next. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. In the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... click Initialize. 4. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on the desktop after formatting is completed, go to register Retrospect Express. A hard drive icon with the name you to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 8. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to print and fax the information. 10.
... click Initialize. 4. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on the desktop after formatting is completed, go to register Retrospect Express. A hard drive icon with the name you to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 8. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to print and fax the information. 10.
User Manual (pdf)
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... volumes for use . 4. 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. A hard drive icon with the name you to register Retrospect Express. Double-click the CD icon to open it, and double-click ..., go to create two separate partitions. Proceed to begin drive formatting. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to complete the installation. Note:...
... volumes for use . 4. 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. A hard drive icon with the name you to register Retrospect Express. Double-click the CD icon to open it, and double-click ..., go to create two separate partitions. Proceed to begin drive formatting. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to complete the installation. Note:...
User Manual (pdf)
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3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to ensure proper insertion. 4. For a single external drive, WD recommends using the stands for the three remaining feet. Removing the Stands 1. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all ... and stability. 4. Note: Stands and feet are keyed to open the drive and service it off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Using both hands, grasp the base ...
3 Connecting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to ensure proper insertion. 4. For a single external drive, WD recommends using the stands for the three remaining feet. Removing the Stands 1. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all ... and stability. 4. Note: Stands and feet are keyed to open the drive and service it off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Using both hands, grasp the base ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready to indicate drive activity. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Connect one end of the USB 2.0 cable to the AC adapter. 3. Connect one end of the power cord to the USB 2.0 port on the back of the power cord to disable this feature or...
... preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready to indicate drive activity. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Connect one end of the USB 2.0 cable to the AC adapter. 3. Connect one end of the power cord to the USB 2.0 port on the back of the power cord to disable this feature or...
User Manual (pdf)
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... a Mac OS format. When the drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP. 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. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is blue. If the drive... CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of...
... a Mac OS format. When the drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP. 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. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is blue. If the drive... CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of...
User Manual (pdf)
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... initial setup wizard. Click Next. 2. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up each time you want to set up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 4 Using the Backup Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows...
... initial setup wizard. Click Next. 2. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up each time you want to set up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 4 Using the Backup Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows...
User Manual (pdf)
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....wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was... pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. Select the drive on which includes your choice and click Next.
....wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was... pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. Select the drive on which includes your choice and click Next.
User Manual (pdf)
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WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. The wizard displays a summary of your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click Modify to complete the ...
WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. The wizard displays a summary of your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click Modify to complete the ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... want to launch the initial setup wizard. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, ...
... want to launch the initial setup wizard. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, ...
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. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 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. 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. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 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. 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.
User Manual (pdf)
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...and specify the time for your automatic backups, and click Next. 8. To make any changes, click Back. Click Finish to occur automatically. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6. The area surrounding the Automatic Backup button is illuminated blue, indicating that backups are scheduled to complete the setup. To start your ... and click Next. 7. If you specified in your first backup now, select Start the backup now. Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep mode) for automatic backups to occur at their scheduled times.
...and specify the time for your automatic backups, and click Next. 8. To make any changes, click Back. Click Finish to occur automatically. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6. The area surrounding the Automatic Backup button is illuminated blue, indicating that backups are scheduled to complete the setup. To start your ... and click Next. 7. If you specified in your first backup now, select Start the backup now. Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep mode) for automatic backups to occur at their scheduled times.
User Manual (pdf)
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...GB, you may hear the drive spin and power up ? Q: I reinstall it? How do I partition and reformat the drive? A: FAT32 partitions created by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. See "Formatting the Drive" on the computer desktop. Note: If an additional external hard drive is connected to Start > Run. A: Go to the WD drive, USB...have a maximum partition size of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed. Frequently Asked Questions-Installation WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up . A: After ...
...GB, you may hear the drive spin and power up ? Q: I reinstall it? How do I partition and reformat the drive? A: FAT32 partitions created by installing a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card. See "Formatting the Drive" on the computer desktop. Note: If an additional external hard drive is connected to Start > Run. A: Go to the WD drive, USB...have a maximum partition size of the USB 2.0 adapter card or a system that its drivers are installed. Frequently Asked Questions-Installation WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up . A: After ...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... vertically or horizontally ! AC adapter and power cord ! equipped with multiple external hard drives System Requirements Windows® ! Designed for that ensures all regions of space for maximum throughput ! WD Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Quick Install Guide ! USB 2.0 and 1.1 80 to 400 GB 7200 RPM WDXUB800BBxx WDXUB1200BBxx WDXUB1600BBxx WDXUB2000JBxx WDXUB2500JBxx WDXUB3200JBxx WDXUB4000KDxx Note: Not all...
... vertically or horizontally ! AC adapter and power cord ! equipped with multiple external hard drives System Requirements Windows® ! Designed for that ensures all regions of space for maximum throughput ! WD Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Quick Install Guide ! USB 2.0 and 1.1 80 to 400 GB 7200 RPM WDXUB800BBxx WDXUB1200BBxx WDXUB1600BBxx WDXUB2000JBxx WDXUB2500JBxx WDXUB3200JBxx WDXUB4000KDxx Note: Not all...