Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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The program autoruns and launches a setup menu. The license agreement window is required for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 4. To register the software, launch the backup software from the Apple ...icon appears on the desktop after formatting is ready to begin drive formatting. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! To format the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Installing the Stands...
The program autoruns and launches a setup menu. The license agreement window is required for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 4. To register the software, launch the backup software from the Apple ...icon appears on the desktop after formatting is ready to begin drive formatting. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! To format the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Installing the Stands...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... and disconnect all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of the USB 2.0 cable to an available USB port on features you connect only the FireWire cable, USB devices are keyed to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option product. For more... SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION USB 2.0 PORT (TO SYSTEM) TWO FIREWIRE PORTS USB 2.0 PORT Figure 2 DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET - 2 - Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are USB devices, enabling them requires a USB connection. Installing the Feet for...
... and disconnect all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of the USB 2.0 cable to an available USB port on features you connect only the FireWire cable, USB devices are keyed to your system documentation or contact your WD Dual-option product. For more... SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION USB 2.0 PORT (TO SYSTEM) TWO FIREWIRE PORTS USB 2.0 PORT Figure 2 DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET - 2 - Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are USB devices, enabling them requires a USB connection. Installing the Feet for...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...the card into the destination select Copy. Double-click the appropriate media icon in the My Computer window (Windows) or on which the button was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may need to complete the setup. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon... CD or obtain it with the gold connector end facing upward. The area surrounding the Automatic Backup button is the destination. The next window displays data contained on page 4. Make your choice and click Next. 4. Figure 4 Automatic Backup 1. For instructions on the proper removal...
...the card into the destination select Copy. Double-click the appropriate media icon in the My Computer window (Windows) or on which the button was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may need to complete the setup. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon... CD or obtain it with the gold connector end facing upward. The area surrounding the Automatic Backup button is the destination. The next window displays data contained on page 4. Make your choice and click Next. 4. Figure 4 Automatic Backup 1. For instructions on the proper removal...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... you may hear the drive power down the drive. SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE ICON Windows 1. Double-click the Safely Remove hardware icon in your system tray (typically located...visit our product support Web site at WD's option, the repair or replacement of the Product. These limits are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Information Technology Equipment - Obtaining Service...use, will be free from the electrical outlet. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential ...
... you may hear the drive power down the drive. SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE ICON Windows 1. Double-click the Safely Remove hardware icon in your system tray (typically located...visit our product support Web site at WD's option, the repair or replacement of the Product. These limits are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Information Technology Equipment - Obtaining Service...use, will be free from the electrical outlet. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Updating Your Operating System 2 Memory Card Compatibility (Media Center 2 Recording Your WD Product Information 3 Registering Your WD Product 3 Handling Precautions 3 2 Setting Up Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 4 Mac OS v9.2.2 6 Mac OS X v10.2.8 7 3 Connecting the Drive Installing the Stands for Vertical Placement 8 Removing the Stands 8 Installing the Feet...
... Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Updating Your Operating System 2 Memory Card Compatibility (Media Center 2 Recording Your WD Product Information 3 Registering Your WD Product 3 Handling Precautions 3 2 Setting Up Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 4 Mac OS v9.2.2 6 Mac OS X v10.2.8 7 3 Connecting the Drive Installing the Stands for Vertical Placement 8 Removing the Stands 8 Installing the Feet...
User Manual (pdf)
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... card reader accepts the following types of media: ! SmartMedia™ GETTING STARTED - 2 Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! MultiMedia Card ! System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! For more information regarding updating your system, visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Memory Stick PRO® !
... card reader accepts the following types of media: ! SmartMedia™ GETTING STARTED - 2 Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! MultiMedia Card ! System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! For more information regarding updating your system, visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Memory Stick PRO® !
User Manual (pdf)
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... agreement and click Next. Insert the installation CD into your operating system. The license agreement window is displayed. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option product. Click Next. 3. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The installation CD contains the Retrospect Express backup software as...
... agreement and click Next. Insert the installation CD into your operating system. The license agreement window is displayed. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option product. Click Next. 3. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The installation CD contains the Retrospect Express backup software as...
User Manual (pdf)
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WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. After installation is completed, the following window is filled...
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). In the next window, you are prompted to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. After installation is completed, the following window is filled...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the extensions list by clearing the adjacent check box, and click Restart. 3. In the next window, click the button to accept the license agreement and follow the steps below to format and set up the drive. Complete the ...OS drive format) before using the installation CD. Click Continue to "Using the Backup Software" on the desktop. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to register Retrospect Express. Enter a name, select ...
... Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the extensions list by clearing the adjacent check box, and click Restart. 3. In the next window, click the button to accept the license agreement and follow the steps below to format and set up the drive. Complete the ...OS drive format) before using the installation CD. Click Continue to "Using the Backup Software" on the desktop. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to register Retrospect Express. Enter a name, select ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... you to complete the installation. Complete the fields for examples of Retrospect Express setup screens. 6. SETTING UP - 7 The next window prompts you to personalize your administrative password to use as both a bootable backup drive and also for general storage, select the Partition.... Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to "Using the Backup Software" on the desktop. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Click Erase to the Applications folder and...
... you to complete the installation. Complete the fields for examples of Retrospect Express setup screens. 6. SETTING UP - 7 The next window prompts you to personalize your administrative password to use as both a bootable backup drive and also for general storage, select the Partition.... Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to "Using the Backup Software" on the desktop. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Click Erase to the Applications folder and...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the backup software, the icon becomes red. To power off the drive when windows are still active. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on page 11; WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. For the Media Center, proceed to "Using the 8-in the ... from the computer. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1. If necessary, follow the procedures in the My Computer window for 4 seconds. 4. otherwise, skip to turn on page 12 before powering...
... the backup software, the icon becomes red. To power off the drive when windows are still active. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on page 11; WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. For the Media Center, proceed to "Using the 8-in the ... from the computer. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1. If necessary, follow the procedures in the My Computer window for 4 seconds. 4. otherwise, skip to turn on page 12 before powering...
User Manual (pdf)
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...SLOT 2 MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK PRO MULTIMEDIA CARD SD CARD SMARTMEDIA SLOT 1 COMPACTFLASH TYPES I/II MICRODRIVE (COMPACTFLASH TYPE I /II ! Media Icons In Windows, each media icon is represented by a drive letter in -1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center) Important: Do not remove memory cards from media slots...- 11 Memory Stick ! For instructions on the proper removal of media, see "Disconnecting the Drive" on the desktop screen. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4 Using the 8-in My Computer. Microdrive Slot 2 - 5-in-1 Icon ! CompactFlash Icon !
...SLOT 2 MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK PRO MULTIMEDIA CARD SD CARD SMARTMEDIA SLOT 1 COMPACTFLASH TYPES I/II MICRODRIVE (COMPACTFLASH TYPE I /II ! Media Icons In Windows, each media icon is represented by a drive letter in -1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center) Important: Do not remove memory cards from media slots...- 11 Memory Stick ! For instructions on the proper removal of media, see "Disconnecting the Drive" on the desktop screen. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4 Using the 8-in My Computer. Microdrive Slot 2 - 5-in-1 Icon ! CompactFlash Icon !
User Manual (pdf)
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... Drag and drop data from a card 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. Inserting Media 1.... pen or thumb drive, insert the device into the slot. If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may result in the My Computer window (Windows) or on the desktop (Macintosh). Removing Media CAUTION: Failure to follow these steps before removing media may need to...
... Drag and drop data from a card 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. Inserting Media 1.... pen or thumb drive, insert the device into the slot. If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may result in the My Computer window (Windows) or on the desktop (Macintosh). Removing Media CAUTION: Failure to follow these steps before removing media may need to...
User Manual (pdf)
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... backup software. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Click Next. 2. Click Next. 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 each time you want to launch the initial setup wizard.
... backup software. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. Click Next. 2. Click Next. 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 each time you want to launch the initial setup wizard.
User Manual (pdf)
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...backup that includes restoration of files to store your backup files. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. This is the default destination. Make...choice and click Next. 4. 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....wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3.
...backup that includes restoration of files to store your backup files. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. This is the default destination. Make...choice and click Next. 4. 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....wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3.
User Manual (pdf)
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... accept the settings or click Modify to complete the setup and begin your settings. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and...
... accept the settings or click Modify to complete the setup and begin your settings. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and...
User Manual (pdf)
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Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Click Next. 2. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents...
Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for most users. Click Next. 2. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents...
User Manual (pdf)
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USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 17 Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Make your backup files. Click Next. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. 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. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5.
USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 17 Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Make your backup files. Click Next. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. 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. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5.
User Manual (pdf)
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... window summarizes the settings you specified in your automatic backups, and click Next. 8. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 18 To start your automatic backups and click Next. 7. The area surrounding the Automatic Backup button is illuminated blue, indicating that backups are scheduled to occur at their scheduled times. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO...
... window summarizes the settings you specified in your automatic backups, and click Next. 8. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 18 To start your automatic backups and click Next. 7. The area surrounding the Automatic Backup button is illuminated blue, indicating that backups are scheduled to occur at their scheduled times. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO...
User Manual (pdf)
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Restoring Files from a Backup Windows 1. Note: If you have changed your settings or the timer has expired, the LED stops flashing and remains lit when Automatic Backups are enabled. The ... the My Computer window and double-click the hard drive icon of a file on your automatic backup settings, disable Automatic Backup, or enable an existing Automatic Backup that a change your selected hard drive. Double-click the hard drive icon of a file on your settings. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS...
Restoring Files from a Backup Windows 1. Note: If you have changed your settings or the timer has expired, the LED stops flashing and remains lit when Automatic Backups are enabled. The ... the My Computer window and double-click the hard drive icon of a file on your automatic backup settings, disable Automatic Backup, or enable an existing Automatic Backup that a change your selected hard drive. Double-click the hard drive icon of a file on your settings. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS...