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Question posted by frozengopher on January 8th, 2013

Is My Wd1600b015-rnn External Drive Compatible With A Mac?

is my WD1600B015-rnn external drive compatible with a Mac? also can you tell me its capacity?

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Answer #1: Posted by bengirlxD on January 8th, 2013 1:42 PM

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Yes it is compatible and its around 160 gb

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Answer #2: Posted by hzplj9 on January 8th, 2013 2:12 PM

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No reason not to be provided you have a free USB port.

It is 160GB and I have attached the Western Digital web link to the information on the drive.

http://support.wdc.com/product/install.asp?groupid=405&lang=en

Related Western Digital WD1600B015 Manual Pages

Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 1

... for horizontal placement. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh® ! In the next window, click Next. 2. Enter your new external USB hard drive is completed. Click Continue to connect the drive. Select Mac OS Extended from the extensions list by clearing...

Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 2

... for compatibility with a small crossbar at a slight angle. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady surface. 3. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to boot from your computer. 6. Connect one end of the drive (Figure 1). Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option...

Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 4

... the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are trademarks of such damages. The drive is determined that interference will ... period of warranty specified above may safely disconnect the USB cable from your desktop). 2. An unauthorized return (i.e.,... (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers, unless authorized to repaired or replaced Products for ...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 5

... news, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. WD Dual-option™ USB 2.0*/FireWire® external storage product: ! High-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons, and easy-to-use backup features make this WD Dual-option product. Media Center including hard drive with built-in portable document format (PDF) ! USB 2.0 is shown in file transfer time compared to 6-pin...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 6

...Compatibility (Media Center) The Media Center memory card reader accepts the following types of media: ! MultiMedia Card ! Macintosh Go to the Start menu and select Windows update. System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL...visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! Mac® OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ Note: ...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 7

... - 3 This information is necessary for your first telephone contact with care during drive activity. ! Register online at https://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/registration. Handling ..., shock, or vibration. Do not use the drive as your external storage product: ! WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 8

.... SETTING UP - 4 Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for your CD-ROM drive. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The installation CD contains the Retrospect Express backup...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 9

..., click Install to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. Click Finish. 6. Since your User Name and click Next. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. In the next window, you are prompted to print and fax the information. 8. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. Launch...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 10

..., insert the installation CD into your software copy. A hard drive icon with the name you to register Retrospect Express. A... prompts you to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before using the installation CD. To re... DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to initialize the drive....

User Manual (pdf) - Page 11

.... Your newly formatted drive is completed. Complete the fields for the USB drive. 5. In the next window, click the button to accept the license agreement and follow the instructions to register Retrospect Express. The next window prompts you assigned appears on the desktop. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 12

.... 4. The feet are provided for vertical placement with a small crossbar at a slight angle. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Drive CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to open the drive and service it off the ventilation slot. 4. WD recommends using the stands for specific...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 13

... FOLDERS ICON) KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION TWO FIREWIRE PORTS USB 2.0 PORT (TO SYSTEM) USB 2.0 PORT USB 2.0 PORT ON COMPUTER USB 2.0 CABLE AC ADAPTER CORD **THE POSITIONS OF POWER, MANUAL...performance. 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 support. If ...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 14

... or on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to indicate drive activity. A new hard drive icon appears in the system tray (typically located on the drive. To power off the drive when windows are still active. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on the desktop for 4 seconds. 4. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 15

... Card ! For instructions on the proper removal of media, see "Disconnecting the Drive" on the desktop screen. CompactFlash Types I SHOWN) USING THE USB 2.0 HUB (USB FLASH PEN DRIVE SHOWN) USING THE 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER (MEDIA CENTER) - 11 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4 Using the 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader (Media...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 16

... up menu. From the Edit menu, go to reinsert it clicks or secures into the destination folder. Using the USB 2.0 Hub WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The drive includes one port on the front for your memory card (see page 20. If the card was directly formatted or...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 18

... store your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. This is the default destination. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Click Next. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your operating system and programs, visit...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 20

... 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. Click the drive you want to launch the initial setup wizard. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Press the Automatic Backup button...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 21

... which to back up in the following window. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. Make your backup files. Click Next. 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...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 34

... WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE ...Compliance, regulatory 27 Connecting the cables 9 Connecting the drive 8 Copying media 12 CSA Notice 27 D Disconnecting the drive 23 Drive connecting 8 copying memory card 12 disconnecting 23 formatting ... 12 removing 12 USB 2.0 hub 12 Memory card reader compatibility 2 icons 11 using 11 Model number 3 O Obtaining service 28 Operating system,...

Product Specifications (pdf) - Page 1

... ports, one conveniently located on the front for easy connection of massive data storage capacity for horizontal placement *The 120 GB model is equipped with 2 MB cache. USB 2.0 hub with front and rear ports. Western Digital Dual-option Backup External Hard Drive USB 2.0 Hub USB 2.0 and 1.1 FireWire® i.LINK IEEE 1394, 1394a 120 to 320 GB 7200 RPM WDXB1200BBRxx...