Western-digital WD Dual-Option USB External Drive User Manual Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

WD Dual-option™External USB Hard DriveUser Manual

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALSETTING UP – 6MacintoshImportant: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to HFS Extended For

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALSETTING UP – 7Mac OS X v10.2.8+1. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utili

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALCONNECTING THE DRIVE – 8Connecting the DriveCAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to open

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALCONNECTING THE DRIVE – 9Connecting the Cables1. Connect the AC adapter cord to the DC power supply so

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALCONNECTING THE DRIVE – 10Formatting the DriveYour WD Dual-option drive is preformatted as a single FA

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALUSING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE – 11Using the Backup SoftwareThis section contains instructions for both Wi

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALUSING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE – 123. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Docume

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALUSING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE – 135. The last window summarizes the settings you specified in the Backup

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALUSING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE – 14Automatic Backup1. Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on th

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALUSING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE – 15Mac OS X users: Select the types of files to back up in the following w

WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard DriveUser ManualInformation furnished by WD is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, no responsibility is a

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALUSING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE – 166. If you chose Every day, specify the time for your automatic backups

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALUSING THE BACKUP SOFTWARE – 17Changing Your Automatic Backup SettingsFollow these steps to edit your

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALDISCONNECTING THE DRIVE – 18Disconnecting the DriveUsing Safe ShutdownCAUTION: To prevent data loss,

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALDISCONNECTING THE DRIVE – 19Windows 98SE1. Right-click the WD Button Manager icon in the system tray

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALTROUBLESHOOTING – 20TroubleshootingTo search the WD technical support knowledge base and view a compl

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALTROUBLESHOOTING – 21Frequently Asked Questions—InstallationQ: Why does the drive not power up?A: Afte

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALAPPENDIX – 22AppendixRegulatory ComplianceFCC Class B InformationThis equipment has been tested and f

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALAPPENDIX – 23Warranty InformationThis product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing onl

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALAPPENDIX – 24WD Service and SupportIf you need additional information or help during installation or

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALINDEX – 1IndexAAutomatic backup 14Automatic backup, change settings 17BBackupautomatic 14automatic, c

TABLE OF CONTENTS – iTable of Contents1 Getting StartedKit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALINDEX – 2Shutdown, manual 18Shutdown, Safe 18Software, backup 11Stands, installing 8Stands, removing

TABLE OF CONTENTS – ii5 Disconnecting the DriveUsing Safe Shutdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18U

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALGETTING STARTED – 1Getting StartedThank you for purchasing the WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALGETTING STARTED – 2Updating Your Operating SystemWindowsGo to the Start menu and select Windows Updat

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALGETTING STARTED – 3Registering Your WD ProductYour WD product includes 30 days of free technical supp

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALSETTING UP – 4Setting UpThe installation CD contains Retrospect Express backup software as well as im

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVEUSER MANUALSETTING UP – 54. Enter your User Name and click Next. In the next window, select the Recommended inst