Western Digital Dual-option Backup USB 2.0 Bedienungsanleitung

Western Digital

External USB Hard Drive

Dual-option Backup

USB 2.0

User Manual

Western Digital

WD Dual-option Backup External USB Hard Drive

User Manual

Information furnished by Western Digital is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by

Western Digital for its use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No

license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Western Digital. Western Digital reserves the

right to change specifications at any time without notice.

Western Digital and the Western Digital logo are registered trademarks and WD, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are

trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are registered trademarks of Dantz Development

Corporation. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS - i

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Updating Your Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Recording Your Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Registering Your Product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Handling Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2 Setting Up

Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Macintosh OS v9.2.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Macintosh OS X v10.2.8+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3Connecting the Drive

Connect the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Formatting the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using Safe Shutdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

WD Button Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4 Using the Backup Software

Manual Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Changing Your Manual Backup Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Automatic Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Restoring Files From a Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Additional Features of Retrospect Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5 Positioning the Drive

Installing the Drive Stands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Installing the Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

6Disconnecting the Drive

Windows Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Macintosh Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Removing Retrospect Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Removing WD Button Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii

7 Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions - USB Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Frequently Asked Questions - Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

WD Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

8 Appendix

Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Agency Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Radio Frequency Interference Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Obtaining Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

One-Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

GETTING STARTED - 1

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE

USER MANUAL

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the WD Dual-option backup external USB hard drive. Hi-speed

storage, conveniently placed buttons and easy-to-use backup features make this external drive

an ideal solution for that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to back up your

valuable data, music, photos, and movies. This user manual provides step-by-step installation

instructions and other important information regarding your WD product. For the latest

Western Digital product information and news, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com.

Kit Contents

!WD Dual-option Backup external USB 2.0 hard drive

!6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable

!Installation CD with Dantz®Retrospect®Express backup software and detailed user

manuals

!AC adapter with power cord

!Quick Install Guide

!Vertical stands

!Feet for horizontal placement

System Requirements

Note: It is recommended that you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates to obtain the

highest performance and reliability. See page 2 for direct links.

Windows®

!Available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port*

!Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP

*USB 2.0 host required for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of the

significant reduction in filetransfertimecompared to USB 1.1.

Note: To determine whether your system supports USB 2.0, see "USB Information" on page 20.

Macintosh®

!Available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port*

!Mac®OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+

GETTING STARTED - 2

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE

USER MANUAL

Updating Your Operating System

Windows

Updating your operating system using Windows Update

(Start > Windows Update) or go to windowsupdate.microsoft.com. The following are direct

links:

!Windows XP Service Pack 1

http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/pro/downloads/servicepacks/sp1/express.asp

!Availability of Windows Service Pack 1 USB 1.1 and 2.0 Update

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=822603

!Windows 2000 Service Pack 4

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/default.asp

Macintosh

Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For more information regarding updating

your system, visit http://www.apple.com/macosx.

Recording Your Drive Information

In the table that follows, enter the serial number, model number, and purchase date for your

new Western Digital product. The complete serial number and model number are on the

large label located on the back panel of the unit. You will need this information for setup and

technical support.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels from the drive;

these actions will void the warranty.

Serial Number:

Model Number: Purchase Date:

GETTING STARTED - 3

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE

USER MANUAL

Registering Your Product

Handling Precautions

Western Digital products are precision instruments and should be handled with care during

unpacking and installation. These drives may be damaged by rough handling, shock, or

vibration. Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external

hard drive:

!Do not unpack the unit until you are ready to install it.

!Do not drop or jolt the drive.

!The unit should not be moved during drive activity.

!The unit is not intended as a portable device.

!Do not attempt to open the drive and service it yourself. Removing the cover may expose

you to harmful electrical voltages and will void the warranty.

!Do not open the external hard drive case or your warranty is void.

!To allow proper ventilation, do not block the air slots on the underside, top, or rear of the

enclosure. Do not stack any objects on top of the drive that may block ventilation.

IMPORTANT:This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing to

authorized WD personnel or an authorized WD service center only.

SETTING UP - 4

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE

USER MANUAL

Setting Up

The installation CD contains the Retrospect Express backup software as well as important

drivers for your WD Dual-option backup external USB drive. Carefully follow the

appropriate procedure for your operating system.

Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP

1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The program will autorun and

display a setup menu. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for Western Digital.

2. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window:

3. The license agreement screen will display. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the

license agreement and click Next.

SETTING UP - 5

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE

USER MANUAL

4. In the next screen, select the Recommended installation option and click Next.

5. After installation is complete, click Finish.

6. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu. Go to Start > Program Files >

Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5. The software immediately asks you for a license code. Since

your Western Digital edition has already been licensed, the license code field is

automatically filled in. Click OK.

7. In the next screen, you will be prompted to register Retrospect Express. Select Register

Now to complete the registration information and click either the option to e-mail, or

print and fax the information.

8. Proceed to "Connecting the Unit" on page 8.

SETTING UP - 6

WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE

USER MANUAL

Macintosh OS v9.2.2

1. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > Extensions Manager from the

Apple menu.

2. Disable File Exchange from the extensions list by clearing the adjacent check box and

click Restart.

3. After restart, a message appears asking you to initialize the drive. Enter a name, select

Mac OS Extended from the menu, and click Initialize.

4. Click Continue to confirm drive initialization. A hard drive icon with the name you

assigned will appear on the desktop after the formatting process is completed. To

re-enable File Exchange, select the check box in Extensions Manager and click Restart.

5. After restart, insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.

6. A Retrospect Express CD icon will appear on the desktop screen. Double-click on the CD

icon to access its contents. Double-click on the Retrospect Express Installer icon to begin

setup.

7. Click the button to accept the license agreement in the next window and follow the

on-screen instructions to complete the install. After the installation is complete, go to the

Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express.

8. Retrospect Express will ask you to personalize your software copy. Complete the fields for

your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click OK.

9. In the next screen, you will be prompted to register Retrospect Express. Select

e-mail, or print and fax the information.

10. Proceed to "Setting Up the Backup Software" on page 10.

IMPORTANT - Macintosh users only: You must reinitialize the Western Digital drive to

HFS Extended format (or other Mac OS drive formats) prior to using the installation CD.

Skip to page 8 to connect the unit; then follow the steps below to format and set up the

drive.

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