Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... detailed instructions, refer to format and set up the drive. To register the software, launch the backup software from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the steps below to the user manual on the desktop after formatting is completed. A hard drive icon with the name you assigned appears on the installation CD or download it at support.wdc.com/download. Proceed to Section 5 to use the feet for the other Mac OS drive format...
... detailed instructions, refer to format and set up the drive. To register the software, launch the backup software from the Disk Utility program menu and follow the steps below to the user manual on the desktop after formatting is completed. A hard drive icon with the name you assigned appears on the installation CD or download it at support.wdc.com/download. Proceed to Section 5 to use the feet for the other Mac OS drive format...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... its cables. 2. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of the drive (Figure 2). 7. Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are not supported. Carefully dislodge the foot by firmly pushing it snaps firmly into the ventilation slot at each corner within the ventilation slots for Windows XP. Formatting the Drive...
... its cables. 2. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of the drive (Figure 2). 7. Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are not supported. Carefully dislodge the foot by firmly pushing it snaps firmly into the ventilation slot at each corner within the ventilation slots for Windows XP. Formatting the Drive...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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... the USB cable from your computer and the power cord from the date of shipment of a) any Product placed in lieu of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers, unless authorized to radio or television reception. The remedies provided herein are trademarks of the drive to WD's specification therefor. Western Digital...
... the USB cable from your computer and the power cord from the date of shipment of a) any Product placed in lieu of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers, unless authorized to radio or television reception. The remedies provided herein are trademarks of the drive to WD's specification therefor. Western Digital...
User Manual (pdf)
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... its use nor for any time without notice. WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual Information furnished by WD is a registered trademark; Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of third parties which may result from its use . All rights reserved. 2779-001010-A04 04/05 Western Digital is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at...
... its use nor for any time without notice. WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual Information furnished by WD is a registered trademark; Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of third parties which may result from its use . All rights reserved. 2779-001010-A04 04/05 Western Digital is believed to be mentioned herein that belong to change specifications at...
User Manual (pdf)
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... ! AC ADAPTER CORD AC ADAPTER FEET STANDS POWER CORD FIREWIRE CABLE USB 2.0 CABLE Note: The Media Center is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (PDF) ! WD Dual-option™ USB 2.0*/FireWire® external storage product: ! Combo hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub and 8-in-1 memory card reader ! 6 ft. (1.8m) 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! AC adapter and power cord ! GETTING STARTED - 1 To determine if your system supports USB 2.0, refer to your USB controller card documentation or...
... ! AC ADAPTER CORD AC ADAPTER FEET STANDS POWER CORD FIREWIRE CABLE USB 2.0 CABLE Note: The Media Center is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in portable document format (PDF) ! WD Dual-option™ USB 2.0*/FireWire® external storage product: ! Combo hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub and 8-in-1 memory card reader ! 6 ft. (1.8m) 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! AC adapter and power cord ! GETTING STARTED - 1 To determine if your system supports USB 2.0, refer to your USB controller card documentation or...
User Manual (pdf)
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.../or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! Updating Your Operating System Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! For more information regarding updating your system, visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Memory Stick PRO® ! For more information regarding updating your system, visit apple.com/macosx. System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! SmartMedia™ GETTING STARTED - 2 Microdrive™...
.../or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! Updating Your Operating System Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port ! For more information regarding updating your system, visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Memory Stick PRO® ! For more information regarding updating your system, visit apple.com/macosx. System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! SmartMedia™ GETTING STARTED - 2 Microdrive™...
User Manual (pdf)
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... be handled with WD technical support. Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Do not use the drive as this will void the warranty. GETTING STARTED - 3 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not...
... be handled with WD technical support. Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Do not open the product, as a portable device. ! WD products are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Do not use the drive as this will void the warranty. GETTING STARTED - 3 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not...
User Manual (pdf)
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... Dual-option product. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Click Next. 3. The license agreement window is displayed. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for your CD-ROM drive. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. SETTING UP - 4 Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL...
... Dual-option product. WD View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide View WD Dual-option User Manual 2. Click Next. 3. The license agreement window is displayed. The program autoruns and displays a setup menu. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for your CD-ROM drive. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. SETTING UP - 4 Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. 2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL...
User Manual (pdf)
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... code. In the next window, you are prompted to begin installation. SETTING UP - 5 After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Click OK. 7. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. 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...
... code. In the next window, you are prompted to begin installation. SETTING UP - 5 After installation is completed, the following window is filled automatically. Click OK. 7. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click Next. 5. 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...
User Manual (pdf)
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Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to begin setup. Skip to "Connecting the Drive" on -screen instructions to personalize your software copy. After restarting, a message appears prompting you to complete the installation. To re-enable File Exchange, select the check box in Extensions Manager and click Restart. 5. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your name and organization...
Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to begin setup. Skip to "Connecting the Drive" on -screen instructions to personalize your software copy. After restarting, a message appears prompting you to complete the installation. To re-enable File Exchange, select the check box in Extensions Manager and click Restart. 5. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your name and organization...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the USB drive. 5. After installation is displayed: 2. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the desktop after formatting is now ready to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 7. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Click Erase to complete the installation. In the next window, click the button to accept the license agreement and follow the instructions to create two separate partitions. Select...
... the USB drive. 5. After installation is displayed: 2. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on the desktop after formatting is now ready to the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express. 7. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 1. Click Erase to complete the installation. In the next window, click the button to accept the license agreement and follow the instructions to create two separate partitions. Select...
User Manual (pdf)
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... and steady surface. 3. Installing the Feet for Vertical Placement 1. 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. 3. Power off the external storage product and disconnect all its cables. 2. Note: Space the stands approximately 3-4 inches apart and approximately 2-3 inches from the side of the drive. 4. Place the drive upside down on top...
... and steady surface. 3. Installing the Feet for Vertical Placement 1. 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. 3. Power off the external storage product and disconnect all its cables. 2. Note: Space the stands approximately 3-4 inches apart and approximately 2-3 inches from the side of the drive. 4. Place the drive upside down on top...
User Manual (pdf)
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... (MEDIA CENTER) DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 HUB MANUAL BACKUP BUTTON** POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ BUTTON** (TWO 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 BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON), AND AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) BUTTONS VARY ACCORDING TO PRODUCT MODEL. VERTICAL STAND SETUP Note: Depending on your system configuration, your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com...
... (MEDIA CENTER) DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET USB 2.0 HUB MANUAL BACKUP BUTTON** POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN™ BUTTON** (TWO 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 BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON), AND AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON) BUTTONS VARY ACCORDING TO PRODUCT MODEL. VERTICAL STAND SETUP Note: Depending on your system configuration, your system's motherboard BIOS setting documentation to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the desktop for PC users or on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to page 13. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 The area surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to "Using the 8-in the My Computer window for Mac users. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1. Your drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP. The USB hub and...
... the desktop for PC users or on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to page 13. WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 The area surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to "Using the 8-in the My Computer window for Mac users. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1. Your drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for Windows XP. The USB hub and...
User Manual (pdf)
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... (COMPACTFLASH TYPE I /II ! Media Icons In Windows, each media icon is flashing. In Macintosh, two new icons appear on page 23. CompactFlash Icon ! WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4 Using the 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center) Important: Do not remove memory cards from media slots while a corresponding green activity LED is represented by a drive letter in -1 Icon ! MultiMedia Card ! For instructions on the proper removal of media, see "Disconnecting the Drive" on the desktop screen.
... (COMPACTFLASH TYPE I /II ! Media Icons In Windows, each media icon is flashing. In Macintosh, two new icons appear on page 23. CompactFlash Icon ! WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 4 Using the 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center) Important: Do not remove memory cards from media slots while a corresponding green activity LED is represented by a drive letter in -1 Icon ! MultiMedia Card ! For instructions on the proper removal of media, see "Disconnecting the Drive" on the desktop screen.
User Manual (pdf)
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... operating system immediately recognizes the device and displays a new icon in corruption or loss of the slot to follow these steps before removing media may be sure that all other media types): Carefully pull the card from a card to the destination folder and select Paste. Close any active windows or applications associated with your desktop. 2. Using the USB 2.0 Hub WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The drive includes...
... operating system immediately recognizes the device and displays a new icon in corruption or loss of the slot to follow these steps before removing media may be sure that all other media types): Carefully pull the card from a card to the destination folder and select Paste. Close any active windows or applications associated with your desktop. 2. Using the USB 2.0 Hub WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The drive includes...
User Manual (pdf)
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... the drive to launch the initial setup wizard. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. 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 back up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up each time you want to set up...
... the drive to launch the initial setup wizard. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on Demand) 1. 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 back up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. This is the source drive that Retrospect Express backs up each time you want to set up...
User Manual (pdf)
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... destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3. This is the default destination. Make your choice and click Next. 4. Make your choice and click Next. Click Next. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was...
... destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the source drive. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3. This is the default destination. Make your choice and click Next. 4. Make your choice and click Next. Click Next. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which the button was...
User Manual (pdf)
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... setup and begin your first backup. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 To make any changes, click Back; The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your settings. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change your files. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL...
... setup and begin your first backup. USING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE - 15 To make any changes, click Back; The last window summarizes the settings you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your settings. Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 1. otherwise, click Finish to launch the wizard and change your files. Press the Manual Backup button. 2. Each time you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL...
User Manual (pdf)
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... number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Obtain warranty information, warranty status, extended warranty, product replacement, RMA status, and shipping and packaging information. ! Access product specifications, technical tips, and the online forum. ! Localized Support - WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of rebate submissions. ! Check the status of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc...
... number, system hardware, and system software versions available. Obtain warranty information, warranty status, extended warranty, product replacement, RMA status, and shipping and packaging information. ! Access product specifications, technical tips, and the online forum. ! Localized Support - WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of rebate submissions. ! Check the status of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc...