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Question posted by Anonymous-35713 on August 10th, 2011

Does This Drive Have An Pata Or Sata Disk? Also How Do You Open The Case?

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Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 1

Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! An available OHCI-compliant FireWire port and/or USB* port ! In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 4. Note: If you are running Windows 98SE/Me/2000 and operating system service packs (SPs...

Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 2

...(Figure 1). 4. Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader ... manufacturer. Connect one end of the drive (Figure 2). 2. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is keyed with a small crossbar...hard drive and disconnect all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of the drive (Figure 1). Power off the external hard drive...

Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 4

... button once. Click OK to confirm your desktop. 2. Find the Removable Disk icon associated with the drive you may safely disconnect the USB cable from your computer and the power cord...or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers, unless authorized to do not allow exclusion or limitations of such damages. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 5

Combo hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub and 8-in-1 memory card reader ! 6 ft. (1.8m) 6-pin... Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing this external product an ideal solution for that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to USB 1.1. Kit Contents ! Media Center including hard drive with built-in ...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 7

.... Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Do not open the product, as your operating system and version. Also, write the purchase date and other...WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any objects on top of the drive ...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 8

...DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The installation CD contains the Retrospect Express backup software as well as important drivers for your operating system. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option... drive. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for WD. SETTING UP - 4 Insert the installation CD into your WD Dual-option ...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 9

... installation. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. Click OK. 7. Proceed to print and fax the information...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 10

... menu, and click Initialize. 4. A hard drive icon with the name you to confirm drive initialization. After restarting, insert the installation ...format and set up the drive. After installation is completed. Double-click the CD icon to open it, and double-click the... DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive ...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 11

... folder and launch Retrospect Express. 7. A hard drive icon with the name you may be required to provide your administrative password to personalize your CD-ROM drive. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. After installation is displayed: 2.

User Manual (pdf) - Page 12

...stands approximately 3-4 inches apart and approximately 2-3 inches from the side of the drive adjacent to open the drive and service it snaps firmly into place. Repeat this process for the three ...snaps firmly into place. 5. 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 the back. ...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 13

... SETUP Note: Depending on your system configuration, your computer may connect the USB cable and/or FireWire cable depending on the back of the drive. 5. CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 9 Connecting the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: You may attempt to support. Connect the other end of the...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 14

... Power button while an active window is now ready to continue before proceeding. 3. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is open , press and hold the Power/Safe Shutdown button for Windows XP. Your...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 16

...Drag and drop the media icon onto the Trash icon. 4. Copy and Paste 1. Windows: Open the My Computer window, right-click the media icon associated with the gold connector end facing ...activity LED illuminates green. 2. 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 (...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 23

... Finder's Find File or Sherlock to search. Open the Retrospect Backup folder, and open the folder named Backup on your selected hard drive. Note: If you want to restore them . Macintosh 1. Open the My Computer window and double-click the hard drive icon of your backup. 2. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Changing Your...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 26

... View option for the document you copied media on December 3, 2004, look for Copy of a file, use Finder's Find File or Sherlock to search. Open the drive containing ...Open the Retrospect Express Backup folder and the appropriate folder. Note: If you do not know the location of Card1 (H:) 25Feb05-00. Macintosh 1. For example, if you want. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 27

... computer, there may use these steps as a portable flash drive) are connected to save energy while keeping the case cool. 1. Select the drive to select the correct device associated with your WD product. 3. 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...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 28

...visit support.wdc.com. Find the Removable Disk icon associated with your desktop. 2. Uninstalling Retrospect Express 1. After the disk icon disappears from the pop-up menu...press the Power button once. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON DISCONNECTING THE DRIVE - 24 Windows 98SE WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Macintosh 1. Now you want ...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 30

... utilities included in the Open field and click OK to press the Power button. Q: I reinstall it? TROUBLESHOOTING - 26 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Frequently Asked Questions - A: If your system has a USB 2.0 PCI adapter card, be sure that does not support USB 2.0. See "Formatting the Drive" on the computer...

User Manual (pdf) - Page 32

... for any and all other than WD. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL This product contains no liability for... Obtaining Service WD values your returned hard drive is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers, unless authorized...

Product Specifications (pdf) - Page 1

.... Instantly increase storage capacity, easily download pictures from digital camera memory cards, DV camcorders, and MP3 players; Cool running ensured by an elegant, heat-dissipating case ! WD Dual-option USB 2.0/FireWire Media Center including hard drive with Safe Shutdown™, a WD-exclusive feature that ensures all data has been transferred before shutting down the...