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- Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 1
WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 2
WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual Information furnished by WD is believed to be and WD, the WD logo, 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. - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 3
Placement 8 Removing the Feet 8 Connecting the Cables 9 Powering Up the Drive 9 Formatting the Drive 10 WD Button Manager 10 4 Using the Backup Software Manual Backup (Backup on Demand 11 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings 13 Automatic Backup 14 Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings 17 - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 4
18 Using Manual Shutdown 18 Uninstalling Retrospect Express 19 Uninstalling WD Button Manager 19 6 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions-USB Information 20 Frequently Asked Questions-Installation 21 7 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 22 Warranty Information 23 WD Service and Support 24 - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 5
movies. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your WD product. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com. Kit Contents ! WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 6
Updating Your Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Start menu and your operating system and version. This information is necessary for setup and technical support. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 7
Product WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register online at https - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 8
2 Setting Up WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL The installation CD contains Retrospect Express backup software as well as important drivers for your WD Dual-option External USB Hard Drive. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for your operating system. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/ - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 9
WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4. Enter your User Name and click Next. In the next window, select the Recommended installation option and click click the option either to e-mail or to print and fax the information. 8. Proceed to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8. SETTING UP - 5 - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 10
EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to HFS Extended Format (or other Mac OS drive format) before using the installation CD. Skip to "Connecting the Drive" on page 8 to connect the drive follow the on-screen instructions to complete the - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 11
EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Select your new drive install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for the USB drive. 5. A Retrospect Express CD follow the on-screen instructions to complete the - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 12
the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: Do not drop or jolt the drive or attempt to open the drive and service it yourself; these actions will void the warranty. Note: Stands and feet are provided for specific configurations and usage. For a single external drive, WD - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 13
the Cables WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Connect the AC adapter cord to the DC power supply socket on the back of the drive. 2. Connect one end support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1201. For more information about booting from external drives, - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 14
the Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD Dual-option drive is manual or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for Windows XP. Macintosh users, see "Macintosh" on page 6 to reinitialize the drive - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 15
Software WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to set up your WD Dual-option drive with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Manual Backup (Backup on Demand) 1. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 16
WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the click Next. Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1270. Mac OS X users: In - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 17
WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5. The last window summarizes the settings you specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. To make any changes, click Back; otherwise, click Finish to complete the setup and begin your first backup. Each time you press the Manual Backup button, - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 18
EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front of the drive to launch the initial setup wizard. Click Next. 2. Click the drive you want to back up. This is the source drive programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 19
WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Mac OS X users: Select the types of files to back up in the following window. Make your choice and click Next. 4. Select the drive on which to store your backup files. Click Next. Note: The destination drive cannot be the same drive selected as the - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 20
WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6. If you chose Every day, specify the time for your automatic indicating that backups are scheduled to occur automatically. Important: Both the source and destination drives must remain powered on (not sleep mode) for automatic backups to occur at - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 21
Automatic Backup Settings WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Follow these steps to edit your Guide included on the installation CD. Note: This version of Dantz software does not support server applications. To view documents, insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 22
Using Safe Shutdown WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL CAUTION: To prevent data loss, be sure to close all active applications before shutting down the drive. Safe Shutdown™ is a WD-exclusive feature which ensures that all your data is safely transferred before shutting down the - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 23
EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. Right-click the WD Button Manager icon in the system tray (typically located on the bottom right corner of your desktop). 2. Click the option to safely remove the drive other installation drivers associated with your external USB drive, visit support.wdc.com. - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 24
6 Troubleshooting WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL To search the WD technical support knowledge base and view a complete list of FAQs for your operating system, visit our support Web site at support.wdc.com. Frequently Asked Questions-USB Information Q: What is Hi-Speed USB? A: - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 25
an additional external hard drive is connected to the WD drive, USB bandwidth is shared and may affect performance. Q: I accidentally uninstalled WD Button Manager. How do I reinstall it? A: Go to Start > Run. Type wdbtnmgr in the Open field and click OK to load WD Button Manager. TROUBLESHOOTING - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 26
EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL FCC Class B Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems. This booklet is Stock No - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 27
Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing only to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center. Obtaining Service WD values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 28
WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of this product, visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com and choose from these topics: ! Warranty Services - Obtain warranty - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 29
DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL I Installation, FAQs 21 Installing feet 8 Retrospect Express 4 stands 8 K Kit contents 1 L Limited warranty 23 M Macintosh software update 2 Manual backup 11 backup, change settings 13 shutdown 18 Model number 2 O Obtaining service 23 Operating system - Western Digital WDXU1200BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 30
manual 18 Shutdown, Safe 18 Software, backup 11 Stands, installing 8 Stands, removing 8 Support, WD 24 System requirements 1 T Troubleshooting Button Manager 10 Button Manager, uninstalling 19 service 24 support 24 Windows, updating 2 WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL INDEX - 2
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