Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... backup software from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for easy access. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Proceed to Section 3 to begin installation. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. If prompted, click OK. 2. Installing the Stands for WD. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External...
... backup software from the Volume Format menu, and enter a name for easy access. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. Proceed to Section 3 to begin installation. Mac OS v9.2.2 1. If prompted, click OK. 2. Installing the Stands for WD. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...Windows) or on the installation CD or obtain it from support.wdc.com/download. If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may need to re-insert it clicks or secures into place. Locate or create a destination folder on the installation CD. ...window summarizes all settings specified in the Automatic Backup wizard. Figure 4 Automatic Backup 1. Select the drive on the proper removal of Dantz software does not support server applications. The last window summarizes all settings specified in the My Computer window. To make any changes, click Back...
...Windows) or on the installation CD or obtain it from support.wdc.com/download. If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you may need to re-insert it clicks or secures into place. Locate or create a destination folder on the installation CD. ...window summarizes all settings specified in the Automatic Backup wizard. Figure 4 Automatic Backup 1. Select the drive on the proper removal of Dantz software does not support server applications. The last window summarizes all settings specified in the My Computer window. To make any changes, click Back...
User Manual (pdf)
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5 Using the Backup Software Manual Backup (Backup on Demand 13 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 15 Automatic Backup 16 Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings 19 Restoring Files from a Backup ...
5 Using the Backup Software Manual Backup (Backup on Demand 13 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 15 Automatic Backup 16 Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings 19 Restoring Files from a Backup ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in -1 memory card reader ! 6 ft. (1.8m) 6-pin to USB 1.1. GETTING STARTED - 1 Kit Contents ! 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Thank you for...storage, conveniently placed buttons, and easy-to-use backup features make this WD Dual-option product. Combo hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub and 8-in portable document format (PDF) ! WD Dual-option™ USB 2.0*/FireWire® external storage product: ! AC adapter and power...
...containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in -1 memory card reader ! 6 ft. (1.8m) 6-pin to USB 1.1. GETTING STARTED - 1 Kit Contents ! 1 Getting Started WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Thank you for...storage, conveniently placed buttons, and easy-to-use backup features make this WD Dual-option product. Combo hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub and 8-in portable document format (PDF) ! WD Dual-option™ USB 2.0*/FireWire® external storage product: ! AC adapter and power...
User Manual (pdf)
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Updating Your Operating System Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Memory Card Compatibility (Media Center) The Media Center memory card reader accepts the following types of media: ! MultiMedia Card !... that you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! 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. CompactFlash™ Types...
Updating Your Operating System Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Memory Card Compatibility (Media Center) The Media Center memory card reader accepts the following types of media: ! MultiMedia Card !... that you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! 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. CompactFlash™ Types...
User Manual (pdf)
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WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during drive activity. ! WD products are precision instruments and must ... label on top of the drive that may be handled with WD technical support. Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! 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...
WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software Notes: Registering Your WD Product Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during drive activity. ! WD products are precision instruments and must ... label on top of the drive that may be handled with WD technical support. Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option product. SETTING UP - 4 Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. 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 well as important...
... Retrospect Express for your WD Dual-option product. SETTING UP - 4 Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. 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 well as important...
User Manual (pdf)
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...-ROM drive. 6. Proceed to print and fax the information. 10. After restarting, a message appears prompting you to personalize your software copy. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on the desktop after formatting is completed, go to initialize the drive. After installation is...screen instructions to confirm drive initialization. A hard drive icon with the name you to register Retrospect Express. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to format and set up the drive. ...
...-ROM drive. 6. Proceed to print and fax the information. 10. After restarting, a message appears prompting you to personalize your software copy. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on the desktop after formatting is completed, go to initialize the drive. After installation is...screen instructions to confirm drive initialization. A hard drive icon with the name you to register Retrospect Express. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to format and set up the drive. ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the fields for examples of Retrospect Express setup screens. 6. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin drive formatting. The following window is completed, go to create two separate partitions. Select ...administrative password to complete the installation. Proceed to "Using the Backup Software" on -screen instructions to install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for use . 4. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Note: For Mac OS X and...
... the fields for examples of Retrospect Express setup screens. 6. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to begin drive formatting. The following window is completed, go to create two separate partitions. Select ...administrative password to complete the installation. Proceed to "Using the Backup Software" on -screen instructions to install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for use . 4. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Note: For Mac OS X and...
User Manual (pdf)
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... functions. If the drive has difficulty communicating with the drive may now be disconnected safely from the computer. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1. Your operating system automatically detects the external drive. NEW HARD... surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to page 13. The interface cable associated with the backup software, the icon becomes red. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is powered off only the drive. The icon in ...
... functions. If the drive has difficulty communicating with the drive may now be disconnected safely from the computer. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1. Your operating system automatically detects the external drive. NEW HARD... surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to page 13. The interface cable associated with the backup software, the icon becomes red. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is powered off only the drive. The icon in ...
User Manual (pdf)
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.... Click Next. 2. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. 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 . USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand...
.... Click Next. 2. Click the drive you press the Manual Backup button. 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 . USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 13 Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand...
User Manual (pdf)
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...drive on which the button was pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which to back up. Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your contacts, documents, music,...USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Make your choice and click Next. 4. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which includes your backup files. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS ...
...drive on which the button was pressed is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which to back up. Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of files to store your contacts, documents, music,...USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 14 Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Make your choice and click Next. 4. If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which includes your backup files. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your settings. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. To make any changes, click Back;
... button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your settings. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 5. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. To make any changes, click Back;
User Manual (pdf)
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Click Next. 2. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and .... This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Click Next. 3. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the...
Click Next. 2. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 16 Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and .... This is the ideal choice for answer ID 1270. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your choice and click Next. Automatic Backup WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Click Next. 3. This is the source drive that includes restoration of the...
User Manual (pdf)
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Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 17 If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. 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. Make your backup files.
Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. Select the frequency of files to store your choice and click Next. 4. Click Next. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 17 If you have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the default destination. 5. 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. Make your backup files.
User Manual (pdf)
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... Start the backup now. To start your automatic backups, and click Next. 8. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 6. If necessary, modify the power management settings in the Automatic Backup wizard. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 18 If you chose Once a week, select the day and specify the time for...
... Start the backup now. To start your automatic backups, and click Next. 8. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 6. If necessary, modify the power management settings in the Automatic Backup wizard. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 18 If you chose Once a week, select the day and specify the time for...
User Manual (pdf)
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... change is currently disabled. 1. Open the My Computer window and double-click the hard drive icon of your backup. 2. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 19 Double-click the hard drive icon of your backup. 2. Select any files or folders, and drag and drop the files where ... Automatic Backup that a change your hard drive, go to Start > Search > For Files or Folders to restore them . WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings Follow these steps to flash indicating that is in progress. 2. Press the Automatic...
... change is currently disabled. 1. Open the My Computer window and double-click the hard drive icon of your backup. 2. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 19 Double-click the hard drive icon of your backup. 2. Select any files or folders, and drag and drop the files where ... Automatic Backup that a change your hard drive, go to Start > Search > For Files or Folders to restore them . WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings Follow these steps to flash indicating that is in progress. 2. Press the Automatic...
User Manual (pdf)
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... you to launch the wizard. Choose how to copy. 4. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 20 This is highly recommended when copying data from the same or multiple media to launch the wizard and change your settings. 3. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Copying Media Using Backup on page 11...
... you to launch the wizard. Choose how to copy. 4. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 20 This is highly recommended when copying data from the same or multiple media to launch the wizard and change your settings. 3. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Copying Media Using Backup on page 11...
User Manual (pdf)
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... changes, click Back; Each time you specified in the destination folder that are not currently on the card. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL If you want one-way synchronization and have multiple external drives connected, the drive on ... Backup of the files elsewhere. 5. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 21 By default, the WD Dual-option product is not recommended unless you have another backup of option. otherwise, click Finish to complete the setup and begin your files. This option is selected. The last window summarizes the settings you...
... changes, click Back; Each time you specified in the destination folder that are not currently on the card. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL If you want one-way synchronization and have multiple external drives connected, the drive on ... Backup of the files elsewhere. 5. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 21 By default, the WD Dual-option product is not recommended unless you have another backup of option. otherwise, click Finish to complete the setup and begin your files. This option is selected. The last window summarizes the settings you...
User Manual (pdf)
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WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Finding Files from a Media Copy (Media Center) Windows 1. Macintosh 1. Note: This version of Card1 (H:) 25Feb05-00. For example, if you ... displays a setup menu. Open the drive containing your copied files. 2. Open the drive containing your copied files. 2. Additional Features of CompactFlash (H:) 3Dec2004. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 22 For example, if you want. Note: If you do not know the location of a file, use Finder's Find File or Sherlock to search. Note...
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Finding Files from a Media Copy (Media Center) Windows 1. Macintosh 1. Note: This version of Card1 (H:) 25Feb05-00. For example, if you ... displays a setup menu. Open the drive containing your copied files. 2. Open the drive containing your copied files. 2. Additional Features of CompactFlash (H:) 3Dec2004. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 22 For example, if you want. Note: If you do not know the location of a file, use Finder's Find File or Sherlock to search. Note...