Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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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...program autoruns and launches a setup menu. Enter your CD-ROM drive. Refer to your computer may attempt to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option drive. To register the software, launch the backup software from external drives, refer to boot from support.wdc.com. For more detailed ...
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...program autoruns and launches a setup menu. Enter your CD-ROM drive. Refer to your computer may attempt to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option drive. To register the software, launch the backup software from external drives, refer to boot from support.wdc.com. For more detailed ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... Mac OS Extended from the Apple menu. 2. For stacking multiple drives, use the backup software. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady surface. 3. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady surface. 3. Repeat this...
... Mac OS Extended from the Apple menu. 2. For stacking multiple drives, use the backup software. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady surface. 3. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady surface. 3. Repeat this...
User Manual (pdf)
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... and the Dantz logo are trademarks of Dantz Development Corporation. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. No license is a registered trademark; WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications...
... and the Dantz logo are trademarks of Dantz Development Corporation. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. No license is a registered trademark; WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications...
User Manual (pdf)
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Kit Contents ! To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to USB 1.1. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! AC adapter and power cord ! Two stands for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. Windows ... WD recommends that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for that you for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Hi-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons, and easy-to back up your valuable data, music, ...
Kit Contents ! To determine whether or not your system supports USB 2.0, refer to USB 1.1. WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! AC adapter and power cord ! Two stands for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. Windows ... WD recommends that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for that you for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Hi-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons, and easy-to back up your valuable data, music, ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... system and version. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your system, visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System...
... system and version. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your system, visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System...
User Manual (pdf)
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... allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots on page 8. To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your product. The 30-day period commences on top of the drive that may be handled with WD technical support. Refer servicing only to authorized WD...any objects on the date of your external hard drive: ! Drives may block ventilation. Do not drop or jolt the drive. ! 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. ! Register online at https...
... allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots on page 8. To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your product. The 30-day period commences on top of the drive that may be handled with WD technical support. Refer servicing only to authorized WD...any objects on the date of your external hard drive: ! Drives may block ventilation. Do not drop or jolt the drive. ! 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. ! Register online at https...
User Manual (pdf)
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... procedure for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for WD. Click Next. 3. 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 system. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. SETTING UP - 4 The program...
... procedure for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for WD. Click Next. 3. 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 system. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. SETTING UP - 4 The program...
User Manual (pdf)
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... click Next. 5. In the next window, you are prompted to print and fax the information. 8. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Since your User Name and click Next. Proceed to begin...
... click Next. 5. In the next window, you are prompted to print and fax the information. 8. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, click Install to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Since your User Name and click Next. Proceed to begin...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... Skip to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the on-screen instructions to initialize the drive. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the Apple menu. 2. After installation is completed. A hard drive icon with the name you... it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before using the installation CD. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD...
.... Skip to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8 to connect the drive, then follow the on-screen instructions to initialize the drive. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the Apple menu. 2. After installation is completed. A hard drive icon with the name you... it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before using the installation CD. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD...
User Manual (pdf)
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... complete the installation. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the right panel. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. A hard drive icon with the name you to print and fax the information. 9. In the next window, click the button to...
... complete the installation. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the right panel. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. A hard drive icon with the name you to print and fax the information. 9. In the next window, click the button to...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 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 vertical placement with a small crossbar at a slight angle. Press the other edge of the drive is ... Feet for horizontal placement. Power off the ventilation slot. 4. these actions will void the warranty. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Installing the Stands for specific configurations and usage. Press the foot into the groove...
... 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 vertical placement with a small crossbar at a slight angle. Press the other edge of the drive is ... Feet for horizontal placement. Power off the ventilation slot. 4. these actions will void the warranty. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Installing the Stands for specific configurations and usage. Press the foot into the groove...
User Manual (pdf)
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...DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to your system manufacturer. Powering Up the Drive Press the Power button to use. A new hard drive icon appears in the My Computer window for PC users or on the drive. Connect one end of the drive...click Knowledge Base, and search for Mac users. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Connect one end of the USB 2.0 cable to the USB 2.0 port on your WD Dual-option drive. KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 PORT USB ...
...DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to your system manufacturer. Powering Up the Drive Press the Power button to use. A new hard drive icon appears in the My Computer window for PC users or on the drive. Connect one end of the drive...click Knowledge Base, and search for Mac users. Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Connect one end of the USB 2.0 cable to the USB 2.0 port on your WD Dual-option drive. KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 PORT USB ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...dual-option backup functions. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. When the drive is blue. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. If the drive... 2000 or answer ID 1021 for compatibility 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 preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP. The icon in the system tray (typically ...
...dual-option backup functions. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to a Mac OS format. When the drive is blue. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the bottom right corner of 4 GB. If the drive... 2000 or answer ID 1021 for compatibility 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 preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP. The icon in the system tray (typically ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... press the Manual Backup button. Click Next. 2. 4 Using the Backup Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to set up . Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on ...Demand) 1. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express ...
... press the Manual Backup button. Click Next. 2. 4 Using the Backup Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to set up . Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on ...Demand) 1. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 11 Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to back up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. This is the default destination. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was ...pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Select the drive on which to back up. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your choice and click Next. 4. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE...
...Click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. This is the default destination. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was ...pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 12 Select the drive on which to back up. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your choice and click Next. 4. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE...
User Manual (pdf)
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... allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click Modify to complete the setup and begin your settings. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. To make any changes, click Back;
... allows 10 seconds to either accept the settings or click Modify to complete the setup and begin your settings. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. To make any changes, click Back;
User Manual (pdf)
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Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. 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. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Click Next. 2. Click Next. 3. This is the source drive that includes restoration...
Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. 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. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Click Next. 2. Click Next. 3. This is the source drive that includes restoration...
User Manual (pdf)
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Click Next. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. 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 Make your backup files. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. 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.
Click Next. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. 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 Make your backup files. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. 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.
User Manual (pdf)
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... The drive is shared and may be sure to an incorrect driver installation of 32 GB. To create partitions larger than 32 GB, you may hear the drive spin and power up ? Q: Why is the drive not ...external hard drive is connected to the WD drive, USB bandwidth is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before connecting the WD external USB 2.0 hard drive. A: After connecting the power cord, be operating at USB 1.1 speeds due to press the Power button. Frequently Asked Questions-Installation WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE...
... The drive is shared and may be sure to an incorrect driver installation of 32 GB. To create partitions larger than 32 GB, you may hear the drive spin and power up ? Q: Why is the drive not ...external hard drive is connected to the WD drive, USB bandwidth is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before connecting the WD external USB 2.0 hard drive. A: After connecting the power cord, be operating at USB 1.1 speeds due to press the Power button. Frequently Asked Questions-Installation WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE...
Product Specifications (pdf)
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... Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Simple Mac formatting instructions included. Product Features ! Dual-option backup - simply plug it in portable document format (PDF) ! Fast, easy connection to back up your notebooks ! Easily share files between computers ! Add virtually unlimited storage with WD's whisper-quiet hard drive ! Available USB port ! USB 2.0 and 1.1 80 to 400 GB...
... Dual-option external USB 2.0 hard drive ! 6 foot (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Simple Mac formatting instructions included. Product Features ! Dual-option backup - simply plug it in portable document format (PDF) ! Fast, easy connection to back up your notebooks ! Easily share files between computers ! Add virtually unlimited storage with WD's whisper-quiet hard drive ! Available USB port ! USB 2.0 and 1.1 80 to 400 GB...