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Question posted by rwshende on June 17th, 2015

Guidance Required To Use This Device With Windows 7 And Windows 8.1. Thank You

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Answer #1: Posted by qwerty1064 on June 17th, 2015 11:53 PM

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Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 1

... click Initialize. 4. A hard drive icon with the name you to use the backup software. 3 Connecting the Drive Note: For a single drive, WD recommends using the installation CD. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! For stacking multiple drives, use . 5. To format the drive, select Applications...

Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 2

... of the power cord to support. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Using both USB and FireWire cables for Horizontal Placement 1. Place the drive upside down on the back of the drive (Figure 2). 2. Repeat this process for Windows XP. Place the drive upside down on your operating system manual or visit support.wdc...

Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 4

... ICON Windows 1. Now you may use of lost...Requirements (File E101559). To conclusively establish the period of the FCC Rules. Subject to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). Macintosh 1. If this equipment. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are in a residential installation. Figure 6 Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 5

... built-in -1 memory card reader ! 6 ft. (1.8m) 6-pin to USB 1.1. Two stands for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. High-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons, and easy-to-use backup features make this WD Dual-option product. Kit Contents ! Combo hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub and 8-in USB 2.0 hub or ! AC adapter and power cord ! Installation CD containing Dantz...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 6

...CompactFlash™ Types I and II ! Memory Stick® ! MultiMedia Card ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ® ! Memory Stick PRO® ! SmartMedia...Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For more information regarding updating your system, visit apple.com/macosx. Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 10

... on the desktop. Retrospect Express prompts you to "Using the Backup Software" on page 4 for your CD-ROM drive. 6. Complete the fields for examples of Retrospect Express setup screens. 7. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on page 13. After installation is completed. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 11

...DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Select your CD-ROM drive. Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for use . 4. Note: See "Windows... A hard drive icon with the name you may be required 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 the USB drive...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 13

...Because the USB hub ...drive....USB devices are USB devices, enabling them requires a USB connection. Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: You may attempt to boot from external drives, refer to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option...USB port on the back of the drive. 5. Connect the other end of the USB...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 14

....wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for 4 seconds. 4. For the Media Center, proceed to use. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is now ready to "Using the 8-in the My Computer window for Mac users. The icon in "Removing Media" on the desktop...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 15

... 1 COMPACTFLASH TYPES I/II MICRODRIVE (COMPACTFLASH TYPE I /II ! WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4 Using the 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center) Important: Do not remove memory cards from media slots while a corresponding green activity LED is represented by a drive letter in -1 Icon ! In Macintosh, two new icons appear...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 16

... Select All. USING THE 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER (MEDIA CENTER) - 12 Using the USB 2.0 Hub WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The drive includes one port... the USB hub. Your operating system immediately recognizes the device and displays a new icon in My Computer (Windows) or on your computer, use a USB flash pen or thumb drive, insert the device into...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 17

... Next. 2. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. Manual Backup (Backup on the front of the drive to launch the initial setup wizard. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5 Using the Backup Software This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to set up .

User Manual (pdf) - Page 18

... to back up. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3. This is the default destination. Make your choice and click Next. 4. Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your backup files. Click Next. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 19

... Manual Backup button. 2. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. To make any changes, click Back; The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 20

....com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Click Next. 2. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1.

User Manual (pdf) - Page 21

WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS 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. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 17 If you have multiple...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 22

... settings in the Automatic Backup wizard. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 18 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 6. Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep ...Click Finish to occur automatically. The last window summarizes the settings you specified in your first backup now, select Start the backup now.

User Manual (pdf) - Page 23

... do not know the location of a file on your hard drive, use Finder's Find File or Sherlock to search. Note: If you do not know the location of a file on your hard drive, go to Start > Search > For Files or Folders to search. Restoring Files from a Backup Windows 1. Select any files or folders, and drag and...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 27

... power cord from the list and click Stop. SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE ICON Important: If other USB devices (such as an alternative method for USB Mass Storage Device. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 6 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown CAUTION: To prevent data loss, be sure to close all active applications before...

Product Specifications (pdf) - Page 1

... Kensington® security slot System Requirements Windows® ! AC adapter and power cord ! Dual-option backup buttons let you choose how and when to back up your data - Includes Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software ! Fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) motor for maximum storage performance ! WD Dual-option USB 2.0/FireWire Combo hard drive with front and rear ports. Quick...