Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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..., click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1201. Select Install Retrospect Express for WD (Figure 2). 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...
..., click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1201. Select Install Retrospect Express for WD (Figure 2). 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...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... tab from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for feet placement. Repeat this process for horizontal placement. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Installing the Feet for Vertical Placement 1. The back of the stand and carefully bend the stand ...the steps below to use the feet for the other edge of the drive adjacent to confirm drive initialization. If prompted, restart the system. For stacking multiple drives, use the backup software. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. The feet are keyed to HFS...
... tab from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for feet placement. Repeat this process for horizontal placement. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Installing the Feet for Vertical Placement 1. The back of the stand and carefully bend the stand ...the steps below to use the feet for the other edge of the drive adjacent to confirm drive initialization. If prompted, restart the system. For stacking multiple drives, use the backup software. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. The feet are keyed to HFS...
User Manual (pdf)
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.../05 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 for its use nor for any infringement of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights...
.../05 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 for its use nor for any infringement of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights...
User Manual (pdf)
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...highest performance and reliability, WD recommends that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for vertical placement ! USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (... to your USB card documentation or contact your WD product. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Available USB port ! 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and...
...highest performance and reliability, WD recommends that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for vertical placement ! USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (... to your USB card documentation or contact your WD product. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Available USB port ! 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Thank you install the latest service pack (SP) and...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 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 Apple menu and select Software Update. these actions will void the warranty. In the following table, write the serial...
... 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 Apple menu and select Software Update. these actions will void the warranty. In the following table, write the serial...
User Manual (pdf)
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... only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Do not drop or jolt the drive. ! GETTING STARTED - 3 Handling Precautions CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. 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...
... only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Do not drop or jolt the drive. ! GETTING STARTED - 3 Handling Precautions CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Manual 2. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 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 operating...
... Manual 2. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 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 operating...
User Manual (pdf)
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... code. Click OK. 7. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. SETTING UP - 5 In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect...
... code. Click OK. 7. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. SETTING UP - 5 In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect...
User Manual (pdf)
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... prompts you assigned appears on page 11. 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. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the menu, and click Initialize. 4. A hard drive icon with the name you to the Applications folder...
... prompts you assigned appears on page 11. 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. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the menu, and click Initialize. 4. A hard drive icon with the name you to the Applications folder...
User Manual (pdf)
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...-click the CD icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to begin setup. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Select your drive in the field. 3. Select Mac OS Extended from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the on the desktop after formatting is displayed...
...-click the CD icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to begin setup. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Select your drive in the field. 3. Select Mac OS Extended from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the on the desktop after formatting is displayed...
User Manual (pdf)
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... snaps away from the edge of the foot to open the drive and service it off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Removing the Stands 1. 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 the crossbar and insert one end of...
... snaps away from the edge of the foot to open the drive and service it off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Removing the Stands 1. 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 the crossbar and insert one end of...
User Manual (pdf)
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...FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) Note: Depending on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to boot from external drives, refer to an available USB port on the back of the USB 2.0 cable to your system documentation or contact your ...and search for Mac users. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 Connect the other end of the drive. 5. For more information about booting from your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to your WD Dual-option drive. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Connect one end ...
...FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) Note: Depending on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to boot from external drives, refer to an available USB port on the back of the USB 2.0 cable to your system documentation or contact your ...and search for Mac users. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 Connect the other end of the drive. 5. For more information about booting from your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to your WD Dual-option drive. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Connect one end ...
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...with the backup software, the icon becomes red. 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. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. When the drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP. ...
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...with the backup software, the icon becomes red. 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. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. When the drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP. ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to set up . Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Click Next. 2. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 This is the source drive that Retrospect ...Express backs up each time you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Press ...
... Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to set up . Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Click Next. 2. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 This is the source drive that Retrospect ...Express backs up each time you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Press ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Click Next. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your choice and click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Make your backup files. This is the default destination. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which includes your contacts, documents, music, and pictures.
... THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Click Next. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your choice and click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Make your backup files. This is the default destination. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which includes your contacts, documents, music, and pictures.
User Manual (pdf)
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otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change your settings. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. To make any changes, click Back; Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. The last window summarizes the settings you ...
otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change your settings. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. To make any changes, click Back; Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. The last window summarizes the settings you ...
User Manual (pdf)
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..., and search for most users. Click Next. 3. Click Next. 2. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. This is the source...
..., and search for most users. Click Next. 3. Click Next. 2. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. This is the source...
User Manual (pdf)
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Make your backup files. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. Click Next. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. 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. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4.
Make your backup files. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. Click Next. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. 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. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4.
User Manual (pdf)
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... remain powered on (not sleep mode) for your automatic backups, and click Next. 8. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6. The last window summarizes the settings you specified in your first backup now, select Start the backup now. The area surrounding the Automatic ...
... remain powered on (not sleep mode) for your automatic backups, and click Next. 8. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6. The last window summarizes the settings you specified in your first backup now, select Start the backup now. The area surrounding the Automatic ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... From a Backup Windows 1. The 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 selected...your settings. Note: This version of your backup. 2. Press the Automatic Backup button. After you want to restore them . Click the View option for the document you have changed your selected hard drive.
... From a Backup Windows 1. The 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 selected...your settings. Note: This version of your backup. 2. Press the Automatic Backup button. After you want to restore them . Click the View option for the document you have changed your selected hard drive.