Western Digital WD Dual-Option USB External Drive Quick Install Guide - Manual

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Getting Started
System Requirements
Note: For highest performance and reliability, WD recommends that you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Windows users, go to the
Start menu and select Windows Update. Mac users, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update.
Setting Up
Note: For more detailed instructions, refer to the user manual on the installation CD or obtain it from support.wdc.com.
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The program autoruns and launches
a setup menu. Select Install Retrospect Express for WD (Figure 2). In the next window,
click Next.
2. The license agreement window is displayed. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the license
agreement and click Next.
3. Enter your User Name and click Next. In the next window, select the Recommended
installation option and click Next.
4. In the next window, click Install to begin installation. After installation, click Finish.
Note: If you are running Windows 98SE/Me/2000 and operating system service packs or
updates were not installed, you must install them now and restart the computer before
proceeding.
5. To register the software, launch the backup software from the Start menu
(Start > Program Files > Retrospect > Retrospect 6.5).
6. Proceed to Section 3 to connect the drive.
Note: Depending on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to boot from your
WD Dual-option drive. Refer to your system’s motherboard BIOS setting documentation to
disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1201.
For more information about booting from external drives, refer to your system documentation or
contact your system manufacturer.
Windows ® Macintosh ®
„ Available USB port „ Available USB port
„ Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP „ Mac ® OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+
STANDS
FEET
USB 2.0 CABLE
AC ADAPTER CORD
AC ADAPTER
POWER CORD
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Quick Install Guide
WD Dual-option TM External USB Hard Drive
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Kit Contents
„ WD Dual-option ™ 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 in portable document format (PDF)
„ AC adapter and power cord
„ Quick Install Guide
„ Two stands for vertical placement
„ Four feet for horizontal placement
*USB 2.0 host is required for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. USB 2.0 is highly
recommended because of the significant reduction in file transfer time compared
to USB 1.1.