Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...For more detailed instructions, refer to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1201. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 4. Note: If you are running Windows 98SE...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® ...
...For more detailed instructions, refer to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1201. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 4. Note: If you are running Windows 98SE...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® ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for compatibility with all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of 4 GB. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to indicate drive activity. 7. ...the backup software. Connect the other end of the power cord to occur automatically. Your WD Dual-option drive is the destination. By default, the WD drive on the back of the drive to an electrical outlet. 4. Click Next. 3. This is illuminated blue, indicating that includes ...
... programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for compatibility with all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of 4 GB. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to indicate drive activity. 7. ...the backup software. Connect the other end of the power cord to occur automatically. Your WD Dual-option drive is the destination. By default, the WD drive on the back of the drive to an electrical outlet. 4. Click Next. 3. This is illuminated blue, indicating that includes ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...receipt. 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...the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of your desktop). 2. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you at support.wdc.com and search ...to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers, unless authorized to be disconnected. 3. CE Compliance For Europe Verified to WD ...
...receipt. 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...the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of your desktop). 2. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you at support.wdc.com and search ...to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers, unless authorized to be disconnected. 3. CE Compliance For Europe Verified to WD ...
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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... backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ® ! Quick Install Guide ! FEET STANDS POWER CORD ... news, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! AC adapter and power cord ! To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to back up your USB card manufacturer. USB...
... backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ® ! Quick Install Guide ! FEET STANDS POWER CORD ... news, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! AC adapter and power cord ! To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to back up your USB card manufacturer. USB...
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. This information is necessary for setup and technical support. In the following..., visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your new WD product found on the large label on the drive;
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. This information is necessary for setup and technical support. In the following..., visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. 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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... on the underside, top, or rear of the drive that may be handled with WD technical support. 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. Drives may block ventilation. Do not stack any objects...
... on the underside, top, or rear of the drive that may be handled with WD technical support. 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. Drives may block ventilation. Do not stack any objects...
User Manual (pdf)
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... contact your system manufacturer. Powering Up the Drive Press the Power button to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for Mac users. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Connect the other end of the power ...the AC adapter. 3. A new hard drive icon appears in the My Computer window for PC users or on your WD Dual-option drive. 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. The area surrounding the...
... contact your system manufacturer. Powering Up the Drive Press the Power button to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for Mac users. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Connect the other end of the power ...the AC adapter. 3. A new hard drive icon appears in the My Computer window for PC users or on your WD Dual-option drive. 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. The area surrounding the...
User Manual (pdf)
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... users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. 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...support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for compatibility with the backup software, the icon becomes red. 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...
... users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. 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...support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for compatibility with the backup software, the icon becomes red. 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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... which includes your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Click Next. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. This is the default destination. Note: To create ... your choice and click Next. 4. Make your operating system and programs, visit support.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. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software ...
... which includes your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Click Next. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up. This is the default destination. Note: To create ... your choice and click Next. 4. Make your operating system and programs, visit support.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. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...music, and pictures. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. This is the ideal choice for answer ID... your choice and click Next. Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1.
...music, and pictures. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the drive to back up each time an automatic backup begins. This is the ideal choice for answer ID... your choice and click Next. Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1.
User Manual (pdf)
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... CD. Open the Retrospect Backup folder, and open the folder named Backup on your selected hard drive. Click the View option for the document you want to view. 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 ...and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click Modify to the Retrospect Express User's Guide included on your CD-ROM drive. The wizard displays a summary of Dantz software does not support server applications.
... CD. Open the Retrospect Backup folder, and open the folder named Backup on your selected hard drive. Click the View option for the document you want to view. 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 ...and allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click Modify to the Retrospect Express User's Guide included on your CD-ROM drive. The wizard displays a summary of Dantz software does not support server applications.
User Manual (pdf)
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Click the option to safely remove the drive from the electrical outlet. Press the Power button once. Now you...WD Button Manager 1. Note: For more information regarding removing Retrospect Express software or other installation drivers associated with the drive you can safely disconnect the USB cable from your computer and the power cord from your desktop). 2. To ...once. To uninstall the backup software, go to the Trash icon on your external USB drive, visit support.wdc.com. Windows 98SE WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON DISCONNECTING THE...
Click the option to safely remove the drive from the electrical outlet. Press the Power button once. Now you...WD Button Manager 1. Note: For more information regarding removing Retrospect Express software or other installation drivers associated with the drive you can safely disconnect the USB cable from your computer and the power cord from your desktop). 2. To ...once. To uninstall the backup software, go to the Trash icon on your external USB drive, visit support.wdc.com. Windows 98SE WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON DISCONNECTING THE...
User Manual (pdf)
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...is highly recommended because of significant reduction in to the system motherboard, be sure to install the appropriate chipset support for your operating system, visit our support Web site at the USB 1.1 full speed of FAQs for your motherboard or system manual for USB 2.0, which...into a USB 1.1 port or hub? Q: What happens when a USB 2.0 device 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 up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. Note: If your USB card manufacturer...
...is highly recommended because of significant reduction in to the system motherboard, be sure to install the appropriate chipset support for your operating system, visit our support Web site at the USB 1.1 full speed of FAQs for your motherboard or system manual for USB 2.0, which...into a USB 1.1 port or hub? Q: What happens when a USB 2.0 device 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 up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. Note: If your USB card manufacturer...
User Manual (pdf)
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... computer desktop. Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures. How do I reinstall it? Frequently Asked Questions-Installation WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up . If your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure to load WD Button ...a system that its drivers are installed. A: After connecting the power cord, be sure that does not support USB 2.0. To create partitions larger than 32 GB, you may hear the drive spin and power up ? Q: Why is the data transfer rate slow? A: Your system may affect ...
... computer desktop. Contact the card manufacturer for installation procedures. How do I reinstall it? Frequently Asked Questions-Installation WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up . If your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure to load WD Button ...a system that its drivers are installed. A: After connecting the power cord, be sure that does not support USB 2.0. To create partitions larger than 32 GB, you may hear the drive spin and power up ? Q: Why is the data transfer rate slow? A: Your system may affect ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... instructions for Product return. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at your purchase receipt. To conclusively establish the period of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is longer. WD...that the Product was stolen from state to state. Obtaining Service WD values your returned hard drive is applicable only to products sold as new. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for lost data, regardless of the cause, ...
... instructions for Product return. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at your purchase receipt. To conclusively establish the period of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is longer. WD...that the Product was stolen from state to state. Obtaining Service WD values your returned hard drive is applicable only to products sold as new. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for lost data, regardless of the cause, ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...and packaging information. ! Technical Information - Service Partners - Contact a support representative by e-mail. ! When contacting WD for support, have your region. ! Warranty Services - Knowledge Base - Localized Support - Access product specifications, technical tips, and the online forum. ... EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Rebates - Find available WD-approved service and support in various languages. Download installation software and drivers. ! WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER ...
...and packaging information. ! Technical Information - Service Partners - Contact a support representative by e-mail. ! When contacting WD for support, have your region. ! Warranty Services - Knowledge Base - Localized Support - Access product specifications, technical tips, and the online forum. ... EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Rebates - Find available WD-approved service and support in various languages. Download installation software and drivers. ! WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER ...
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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.... and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Product and packaging specifications subject to other companies. Drive Specifications Formatted capacity1 Actuator type Servo type 80 GB 80,026 MB Rotary voice coil Embedded 120 GB 120,034 MB Rotary voice coil Embedded 160 GB 160,041 MB Rotary voice coil...
.... and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Product and packaging specifications subject to other companies. Drive Specifications Formatted capacity1 Actuator type Servo type 80 GB 80,026 MB Rotary voice coil Embedded 120 GB 120,034 MB Rotary voice coil Embedded 160 GB 160,041 MB Rotary voice coil...