Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...) or updates were not installed, you assigned appears on your desktop and your new external USB hard drive is ready to the user manual on the right panel. To re-enable File Exchange, select the check box in the license agreement and click Next. 3. Mac OS...the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 4. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! Macintosh Important: Macintosh users must install them now and ...
...) or updates were not installed, you assigned appears on your desktop and your new external USB hard drive is ready to the user manual on the right panel. To re-enable File Exchange, select the check box in the license agreement and click Next. 3. Mac OS...the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 4. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! Macintosh Important: Macintosh users must install them now and ...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... the foot by firmly pushing it snaps firmly into place. 5. Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are not supported. Connect one ... answer ID 1201. AUTOMATIC BACKUP BUTTON (CLOCK ICON) 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER USB HUB MANUAL BACKUP BUTTON POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ BUTTON (TWO FOLDERS ICON) KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION... USB and FireWire cables for Horizontal Placement 1. REMOVE STANDS 1. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is keyed with all its cables. 2. Place the drive upside down on the back...
... the foot by firmly pushing it snaps firmly into place. 5. Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are not supported. Connect one ... answer ID 1201. AUTOMATIC BACKUP BUTTON (CLOCK ICON) 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER USB HUB MANUAL BACKUP BUTTON POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ BUTTON (TWO FOLDERS ICON) KENSINGTON® SECURITY LOCK CONNECTION... USB and FireWire cables for Horizontal Placement 1. REMOVE STANDS 1. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is keyed with all its cables. 2. Place the drive upside down on the back...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...documents, miscellaneous files, music, and pictures. The next window displays data contained on page 4. From the Edit menu, go to the user manual on the installation CD or obtain it with the gold connector end facing upward. Note: To create a backup that backups are schedule to ... Backup button (clock icon) on which to store your backup files. Click Next. 2. If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you want to the destination folder and select Paste. 5 Using the Backup Software This version of the following methods: Drag and Drop Copy...
...documents, miscellaneous files, music, and pictures. The next window displays data contained on page 4. From the Edit menu, go to the user manual on the installation CD or obtain it with the gold connector end facing upward. Note: To create a backup that backups are schedule to ... Backup button (clock icon) on which to store your backup files. Click Next. 2. If the card was directly formatted or used by a digital camera, you want to the destination folder and select Paste. 5 Using the Backup Software This version of the following methods: Drag and Drop Copy...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...required) via support.wdc.com. An unauthorized return (i.e., one (1) year and will be free from the list and click Stop (Figure 6). Using Manual Shutdown Note: If you . Select USB Mass Storage Device from defects in accordance with the purchase, use , will conform to accidental, consequential,... par le ministère des Communications du Canada. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are in lieu of a) any and all other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 949.672.7199 +800.6008...
...required) via support.wdc.com. An unauthorized return (i.e., one (1) year and will be free from the list and click Stop (Figure 6). Using Manual Shutdown Note: If you . Select USB Mass Storage Device from defects in accordance with the purchase, use , will conform to accidental, consequential,... par le ministère des Communications du Canada. and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are in lieu of a) any and all other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC 949.672.7199 +800.6008...
User Manual (pdf)
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WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual
WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual
User Manual (pdf)
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...; 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital is assumed by WD for any infringement of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 2779-001010-A04 04/05 No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Dantz Development Corporation. WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual Information furnished...
...; 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital is assumed by WD for any infringement of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. 2779-001010-A04 04/05 No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Dantz Development Corporation. WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual Information furnished...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Warranty Information 28 WD Service and Support 29 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii 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 19 ...Copy (Media Center 22 Additional Features of Retrospect Express 22 6 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown 23 Using Manual Shutdown 23 Uninstalling Retrospect Express 24 Uninstalling WD Button Manager 24 7 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions - USB Information 25 Frequently Asked Questions ...
...Warranty Information 28 WD Service and Support 29 Index TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii 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 19 ...Copy (Media Center 22 Additional Features of Retrospect Express 22 6 Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown 23 Using Manual Shutdown 23 Uninstalling Retrospect Express 24 Uninstalling WD Button Manager 24 7 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions - USB Information 25 Frequently Asked Questions ...
User Manual (pdf)
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...and easy-to-use backup features make this WD Dual-option product. Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in all figures unless otherwise noted. AC adapter and power cord ! Combo hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub and... time compared to USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is shown in portable document format (PDF) ! 1 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 ...
...and easy-to-use backup features make this WD Dual-option product. Installation CD containing Dantz® Retrospect® Express backup software and detailed user manuals in all figures unless otherwise noted. AC adapter and power cord ! Combo hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub and... time compared to USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is shown in portable document format (PDF) ! 1 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 ...
User Manual (pdf)
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....2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ Note: For highest performance and reliability, WD recommends that you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! SmartMedia™ GETTING STARTED - 2
....2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ Note: For highest performance and reliability, WD recommends that you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! SmartMedia™ GETTING STARTED - 2
User Manual (pdf)
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... with care during drive activity. ! WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. 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 your...
... with care during drive activity. ! WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. 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 your...
User Manual (pdf)
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... and displays the following window. The license agreement window is displayed. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for your WD Dual-option product. 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 drivers for your operating system. Click Next...
... and displays the following window. The license agreement window is displayed. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for your WD Dual-option product. 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 drivers for your operating system. Click Next...
User Manual (pdf)
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...Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express. Proceed to begin installation. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is...After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. SETTING UP - 5 Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Click OK...
...Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to register Retrospect Express. Proceed to begin installation. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4. Enter your WD product is already licensed, this field is...After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. SETTING UP - 5 Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5). Click OK...
User Manual (pdf)
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...your software copy. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on page 13. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to confirm drive initialization. SETTING UP - 6 To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions...drive, then follow the on the desktop after formatting is completed, go to initialize the drive. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to begin setup. A hard drive icon with the name ...
...your software copy. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on page 13. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to confirm drive initialization. SETTING UP - 6 To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions...drive, then follow the on the desktop after formatting is completed, go to initialize the drive. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to begin setup. A hard drive icon with the name ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... field. 3. Retrospect Express prompts you may be required to provide your software copy. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to "Using the Backup Software" on the right panel. Select your CD-ROM drive. Your newly formatted drive is completed,...click the CD icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to create two separate partitions. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. The following window is completed. SETTING UP - 7
... field. 3. Retrospect Express prompts you may be required to provide your software copy. Select Register Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to "Using the Backup Software" on the right panel. Select your CD-ROM drive. Your newly formatted drive is completed,...click the CD icon to open it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to create two separate partitions. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. The following window is completed. SETTING UP - 7
User Manual (pdf)
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... Vertical Placement 1. Press the foot into the groove until it yourself; INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 8 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 snaps firmly...
... Vertical Placement 1. Press the foot into the groove until it yourself; INSTALL STANDS REMOVE STANDS REMOVE FEET CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 8 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 snaps firmly...
User Manual (pdf)
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...end of the FireWire cable to an available FireWire port on your WD Dual-option product. AUTOMATIC BACKUP BUTTON** (CLOCK ICON) 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER (MEDIA CENTER) DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 HUB MANUAL BACKUP BUTTON** POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ BUTTON** (TWO FOLDERS ICON) ...click Knowledge Base, and search for optimum performance. Refer to your computer. 6. 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 system...
...end of the FireWire cable to an available FireWire port on your WD Dual-option product. AUTOMATIC BACKUP BUTTON** (CLOCK ICON) 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER (MEDIA CENTER) DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 HUB MANUAL BACKUP BUTTON** POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ BUTTON** (TWO FOLDERS ICON) ...click Knowledge Base, and search for optimum performance. Refer to your computer. 6. 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 system...
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...DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1. Press the Power button to turn off or disconnected, the icon disappears. otherwise, skip to a Mac OS format. Note: If you are still active. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option... hard drive icon appears in the system tray (typically located on page 12 before powering down. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is powered off only the drive. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE...
...DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1. Press the Power button to turn off or disconnected, the icon disappears. otherwise, skip to a Mac OS format. Note: If you are still active. WD Button Manager The WD Button Manager controls dual-option... hard drive icon appears in the system tray (typically located on page 12 before powering down. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is powered off only the drive. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE...
User Manual (pdf)
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... 5-IN-1 ICON SLOT 2 MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK PRO MULTIMEDIA CARD SD CARD SMARTMEDIA SLOT 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 My Computer. Microdrive Slot 2 - 5-in-1 Icon ! Memory Stick ! In Macintosh, two new icons appear on page 23. Media...
... 5-IN-1 ICON SLOT 2 MEMORY STICK MEMORY STICK PRO MULTIMEDIA CARD SD CARD SMARTMEDIA SLOT 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 My Computer. Microdrive Slot 2 - 5-in-1 Icon ! Memory Stick ! In Macintosh, two new icons appear on page 23. Media...
User Manual (pdf)
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...access and another port on page 11) and insert it until it with your desktop. 2. 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). From the media folder, go to the Edit ...the card. 3. From the Edit menu, go to the destination folder and select Paste. 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 computer, close any active windows or applications associated with the drive, ...
...access and another port on page 11) and insert it until it with your desktop. 2. 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). From the media folder, go to the Edit ...the card. 3. From the Edit menu, go to the destination folder and select Paste. 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 computer, close any active windows or applications associated with the drive, ...
User Manual (pdf)
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... source drive that Retrospect Express backs up each time you want to back up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. 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...
... source drive that Retrospect Express backs up each time you want to back up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. 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...