Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... boot from support.wdc.com. Note: If you are running Windows 98SE/Me/2000 and operating system service packs or updates were not installed, you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Proceed to Section 3 to begin installation. 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 document format (PDF...
... boot from support.wdc.com. Note: If you are running Windows 98SE/Me/2000 and operating system service packs or updates were not installed, you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Proceed to Section 3 to begin installation. 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 document format (PDF...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... end of the power cord to a Mac OS format. Your WD Dual-option drive is the destination. 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 MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) This version of the USB 2.0 cable to launch the initial setup wizard. Note: To create a backup that backups are scheduled to occur at their scheduled times. - 3 - This is the ideal...
... end of the power cord to a Mac OS format. Your WD Dual-option drive is the destination. 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 MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) This version of the USB 2.0 cable to launch the initial setup wizard. Note: To create a backup that backups are scheduled to occur at their scheduled times. - 3 - This is the ideal...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... your WD product. Technical Support Services If you . Western Digital is applicable only to products sold as described above may be helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems. This booklet is determined that the Product may be defective, you will be kept for lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of the Product. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and...
... your WD product. Technical Support Services If you . Western Digital is applicable only to products sold as described above may be helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems. This booklet is determined that the Product may be defective, you will be kept for lost data regardless of the cause, recovery of the Product. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and...
User Manual (pdf)
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... use . Western Digital is assumed by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is granted by WD for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. No license is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any patent or patent rights of Western Digital...
... use . Western Digital is assumed by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is granted by WD for any infringement of patents or other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. No license is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at any patent or patent rights of Western Digital...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! GETTING STARTED - 1 This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to back up your WD product. Quick Install Guide ! USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (PDF...
...Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! GETTING STARTED - 1 This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to back up your WD product. Quick Install Guide ! USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (PDF...
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. Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the back panel. Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. This information is necessary for setup and technical support. For more information regarding updating your system, visit apple...
Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the back panel. Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. This information is necessary for setup and technical support. For more information regarding updating your system, visit apple...
User Manual (pdf)
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... View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. SETTING UP - 4 Click Next. 3. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL The installation CD contains Retrospect Express backup software...
... View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. SETTING UP - 4 Click Next. 3. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL The installation CD contains Retrospect Express backup software...
User Manual (pdf)
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You may be prompted for a license code. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Proceed to begin installation. SETTING UP - 5 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Click OK. 7. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Select Register Now to...
You may be prompted for a license code. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Proceed to begin installation. SETTING UP - 5 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Click OK. 7. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Select Register Now to...
User Manual (pdf)
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... folder and launch Retrospect Express. 8. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. Enter a name, select Mac OS Extended from the menu, and click Initialize. 4. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your software copy. Complete the fields for examples of Retrospect Express setup screens. 7. After installation is completed. Proceed to confirm drive initialization. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to format and set...
... folder and launch Retrospect Express. 8. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. Enter a name, select Mac OS Extended from the menu, and click Initialize. 4. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your software copy. Complete the fields for examples of Retrospect Express setup screens. 7. After installation is completed. Proceed to confirm drive initialization. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to format and set...
User Manual (pdf)
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... page 11. Complete the fields for the USB drive. 5. Retrospect Express prompts you assigned appears on the desktop. A hard drive icon with the name you to use as both a bootable backup drive and also for general storage, select the Partition tab from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for examples of Retrospect Express setup screens. 6. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Your newly formatted drive is completed.
... page 11. Complete the fields for the USB drive. 5. Retrospect Express prompts you assigned appears on the desktop. A hard drive icon with the name you to use as both a bootable backup drive and also for general storage, select the Partition tab from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for examples of Retrospect Express setup screens. 6. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Your newly formatted drive is completed.
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 open the drive and service it off the ventilation slot. 4. For stacking multiple drives, use the feet for Vertical Placement 1. Using both hands, grasp the base of the stand and carefully bend the stand upward until the stand snaps away from the edge of the...
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 stacking multiple drives, use the feet for Vertical Placement 1. Using both hands, grasp the base of the stand and carefully bend the stand upward until the stand snaps away from the edge of the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... drive. 5. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 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 2.0 PORT ON COMPUTER BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) Note: Depending on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to boot from external drives, refer to the USB 2.0 port on the drive. Refer to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1201. Your operating...
... drive. 5. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 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 2.0 PORT ON COMPUTER BUTTONS POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON) AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) Note: Depending on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to boot from external drives, refer to the USB 2.0 port on the drive. Refer to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1201. Your operating...
User Manual (pdf)
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... backup software, the icon becomes red. When the drive is blue. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 Formatting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL...
... backup software, the icon becomes red. When the drive is blue. The icon in the system tray (typically located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 Formatting the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL...
User Manual (pdf)
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... DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to set up . This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up each time you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon...
... DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to set up . This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up each time you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon...
User Manual (pdf)
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... following window, select the types of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Make your backup files. Select the drive on which includes your choice and click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Click Next. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button...
... following window, select the types of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Make your backup files. Select the drive on which includes your choice and click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Click Next. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button...
User Manual (pdf)
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... pictures. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click Next. 2. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. This is...
... pictures. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click Next. 2. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. This is...
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. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. 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. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of automatic backups and click Next. Select the drive on which to back up in the following window. Click Next. Make your backup files.
User Manual (pdf)
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...-compatible with USB 2.0 devices, it is Hi-Speed USB? 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 USB 2.0, which provides transfer rates up to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at support.wdc.com. Q: How do I determine whether or not my system supports USB 2.0? When connected to 12 Mbps. Frequently Asked Questions-USB Information Q: What is recommended that USB 2.0 certified cables be sure to install...
...-compatible with USB 2.0 devices, it is Hi-Speed USB? 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 USB 2.0, which provides transfer rates up to a USB 1.1 port or hub, a USB 2.0 device operates at support.wdc.com. Q: How do I determine whether or not my system supports USB 2.0? When connected to 12 Mbps. Frequently Asked Questions-USB Information Q: What is recommended that USB 2.0 certified cables be sure to install...
User Manual (pdf)
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....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. ! APPENDIX - 24 Find available WD-approved service and support in various languages. Download installation software and drivers. ! Warranty Services - Access product specifications, technical tips, and the online forum. ! Contact a support representative by e-mail. ! Localized Support - When contacting...
....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. ! APPENDIX - 24 Find available WD-approved service and support in various languages. Download installation software and drivers. ! Warranty Services - Access product specifications, technical tips, and the online forum. ! Contact a support representative by e-mail. ! Localized Support - When contacting...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... share files between computers ! Available USB port ! Product Features ! Front-mounted power button - Four feet for horizontal placement *Preformatted for near-silent operation with WD's whisper-quiet hard drive ! equipped with multiple external hard drives System Requirements Windows® ! Add plenty of the world. Back up valuable data, music, photos and movies. Software CD including Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in and go ! USB 2.0 interface - high-speed connection...
... share files between computers ! Available USB port ! Product Features ! Front-mounted power button - Four feet for horizontal placement *Preformatted for near-silent operation with WD's whisper-quiet hard drive ! equipped with multiple external hard drives System Requirements Windows® ! Add plenty of the world. Back up valuable data, music, photos and movies. Software CD including Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in and go ! USB 2.0 interface - high-speed connection...