Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...support.wdc.com. For more detailed instructions, refer to the user manual on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to boot from external drives, refer to your system documentation or contact your system manufacturer. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option...file transfer time compared to the Start menu and select Windows Update. 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 ...
...support.wdc.com. For more detailed instructions, refer to the user manual on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to boot from external drives, refer to your system documentation or contact your system manufacturer. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option...file transfer time compared to the Start menu and select Windows Update. 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 ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Select the drive on the back of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base...to an available USB port on the front of drive to your computer. 6. Your WD Dual-option drive is the destination. Click Next. 2. otherwise, ...drive you want to the USB 2.0 port on which includes your contacts, documents, miscellaneous files, music, and pictures. Connect the other end of 4 GB. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on your operating system manual or visit support...
...Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. Select the drive on the back of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base...to an available USB port on the front of drive to your computer. 6. Your WD Dual-option drive is the destination. Click Next. 2. otherwise, ...drive you want to the USB 2.0 port on which includes your contacts, documents, miscellaneous files, music, and pictures. Connect the other end of 4 GB. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on your operating system manual or visit support...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... the equipment. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are in lieu of a) any ...Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Technical Support Services If you at WD's option, the repair or replacement of the Product. Other marks may be mentioned herein that the Product may hear the drive power down the drive...external covers, unless authorized to do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above may safely disconnect the drive. In the United States, some states do so by turning the equipment off . 2. support...
... the equipment. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are in lieu of a) any ...Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Technical Support Services If you at WD's option, the repair or replacement of the Product. Other marks may be mentioned herein that the Product may hear the drive power down the drive...external covers, unless authorized to do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above may safely disconnect the drive. In the United States, some states do so by turning the equipment off . 2. support...
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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... WD recommends that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. To determine whether or not your USB card manufacturer. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ®...® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to your USB card documentation or contact your system supports USB 2.0, refer to USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (PDF) !...
... WD recommends that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to -use backup features make this external drive an ideal solution for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. To determine whether or not your USB card manufacturer. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ®...® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in file transfer time compared to your USB card documentation or contact your system supports USB 2.0, refer to USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (PDF) !...
User Manual (pdf)
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Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. This information is necessary for setup and technical support. Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the back ... Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For more information regarding updating your operating system and version. For more ...
Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. This information is necessary for setup and technical support. Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the back ... Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: GETTING STARTED - 2 Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For more information regarding updating your operating system and version. For more ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... care during unpacking and installation. To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your external hard drive: ! Handling Precautions CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not drop or jolt the drive. ! Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or...://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/registration. Drives may block ventilation. The 30-day period commences on top 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...
... care during unpacking and installation. To stack multiple external drives, see "Installing the Feet for your external hard drive: ! Handling Precautions CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not drop or jolt the drive. ! Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or...://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/registration. Drives may block ventilation. The 30-day period commences on top 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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... may attempt to boot from external drives, refer to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for Mac users. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to the DC power supply socket on your system manufacturer. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Connect the AC...
... may attempt to boot from external drives, refer to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for Mac users. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to the DC power supply socket on your system manufacturer. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Connect the AC...
User Manual (pdf)
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...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 located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. 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 manual or visit support.wdc.com, click ...
...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 located on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to your desktop) is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. 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 manual or visit support.wdc.com, click ...
User Manual (pdf)
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WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Click Next. This is the default destination. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up.... 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. Select the drive on which includes your backup files. Make your operating system and programs, visit support...
WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Click Next. This is the default destination. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which to back up.... 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. Select the drive on which includes your backup files. Make your operating system and programs, visit support...
User Manual (pdf)
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... WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click Next. 2. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com...
... WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Click Next. 2. Make your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Note: To create a backup that Retrospect Express backs up . This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com...
User Manual (pdf)
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...installation CD into WD backup wizards. Double-click the hard drive icon of Dantz software does not support server applications. Open the Retrospect Backup folder, and open the folder named Backup on your selected hard drive. Note: This version of your backup. 2. The ...1. Open the My Computer window and double-click the hard drive icon of Retrospect Express Retrospect Express includes additional features that a change your settings. Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Follow these steps to edit your automatic backup...
...installation CD into WD backup wizards. Double-click the hard drive icon of Dantz software does not support server applications. Open the Retrospect Backup folder, and open the folder named Backup on your selected hard drive. Note: This version of your backup. 2. The ...1. Open the My Computer window and double-click the hard drive icon of Retrospect Express Retrospect Express includes additional features that a change your settings. Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Follow these steps to edit your automatic backup...
User Manual (pdf)
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...typically located on the bottom right corner of your external USB drive, visit support.wdc.com. Select Uninstall Button Manager from the desktop, press the Power button once. Click the option to Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2....drive from the electrical outlet. Uninstalling WD Button Manager 1. Macintosh 1. Select Retrospect 6.5 and click Remove. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Now you can safely disconnect the USB cable from your system. 3. Find the Removable Disk icon associated with your desktop). 2. Windows 98SE WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE...
...typically located on the bottom right corner of your external USB drive, visit support.wdc.com. Select Uninstall Button Manager from the desktop, press the Power button once. Click the option to Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2....drive from the electrical outlet. Uninstalling WD Button Manager 1. Macintosh 1. Select Retrospect 6.5 and click Remove. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Now you can safely disconnect the USB cable from your system. 3. Find the Removable Disk icon associated with your desktop). 2. Windows 98SE WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE...
User Manual (pdf)
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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 significant reduction in to the system motherboard, be sure to install the appropriate chipset support for your motherboard. Frequently Asked Questions-USB Information Q: What ..., it is another name 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: Can USB 1.1 cables be used with USB 2.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. TROUBLESHOOTING - 20 Q: How do...
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 significant reduction in to the system motherboard, be sure to install the appropriate chipset support for your motherboard. Frequently Asked Questions-USB Information Q: What ..., it is another name 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: Can USB 1.1 cables be used with USB 2.0 peripherals and USB 2.0 PCI adapter cards. TROUBLESHOOTING - 20 Q: How do...
User Manual (pdf)
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... to an incorrect driver installation of 32 GB. A: Go 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. How do I reinstall it? The ...Questions-Installation WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up . TROUBLESHOOTING - 21 A: After connecting the power cord, be sure that does not support USB 2.0. See "Formatting the Drive" on the computer desktop. Note: If an additional external hard drive is connected ...
... to an incorrect driver installation of 32 GB. A: Go 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. How do I reinstall it? The ...Questions-Installation WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up . TROUBLESHOOTING - 21 A: After connecting the power cord, be sure that does not support USB 2.0. See "Formatting the Drive" on the computer desktop. Note: If an additional external hard drive is connected ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...or c) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be , during the period of warranty specified above , your expense. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for lost data, regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data, or data contained in ... center. To conclusively establish the period of one for a period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. Refer servicing only to the address provided on your business and always attempts to provide you will conform to WD's ...
...or c) is not present, b) cannot reasonably be , during the period of warranty specified above , your expense. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for lost data, regardless of the cause, recovery of lost data, or data contained in ... center. To conclusively establish the period of one for a period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com. Refer servicing only to the address provided on your business and always attempts to provide you will conform to WD's ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Downloads Library - Knowledge Base - Contact Support - Check the status of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics... software and drivers. ! Contact a support representative by e-mail. ! Display service and support information in your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL If you need additional information...
...Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Downloads Library - Knowledge Base - Contact Support - Check the status of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics... software and drivers. ! Contact a support representative by e-mail. ! Display service and support information in your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL If you need additional information...
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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... Operating temperature 80 to 320 GB 400 GB Non-operating temperature 5°C to 40°C 5°C to 35°C -20°C to change without notice. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc...MB) as 1,000,000 bytes and a gigabyte (GB) as 1,000,000,000 bytes. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 2879-001114-A05 Oct 2005 All rights reserved. For service and literature: support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 949.672...
... Operating temperature 80 to 320 GB 400 GB Non-operating temperature 5°C to 40°C 5°C to 35°C -20°C to change without notice. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc...MB) as 1,000,000 bytes and a gigabyte (GB) as 1,000,000,000 bytes. Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 2879-001114-A05 Oct 2005 All rights reserved. For service and literature: support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 949.672...