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- Western Digital WDXU1600BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 1
WD Dual-option™ External USB Hard Drive User Manual - Western Digital WDXU1600BB | 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 WDXU1600BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 3
Handling Precautions 3 2 Setting Up Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 4 Macintosh 6 3 Connecting the Drive Installing the Stands for Vertical Placement 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 - Western Digital WDXU1600BB | 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 WDXU1600BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 5
! WD Dual-option™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive ! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable ! Installation CD containing 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 - Western Digital WDXU1600BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 6
Operating System WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Windows Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. For more information This information is necessary for setup and technical support. WD Product Serial Number: WD Product Model Number: WD Product Purchase Date: System and Software - Western Digital WDXU1600BB | 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 WDXU1600BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 8
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/XP - Western Digital WDXU1600BB | 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 Next. 5. In the next window, click Install to begin installation. After installation is completed, the following window is displayed. - Western Digital WDXU1600BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 10
Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION 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, then follow the steps below - Western Digital WDXU1600BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 11
Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Select your new drive on the left panel, and click the Erase tab on the right panel. The following window is displayed: 2. Select Mac OS - Western Digital WDXU1600BB | 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 WDXU1600BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 13
Connecting 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 of the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Connect the other end of the power cord to an electrical outlet. 4. Connect one - Western Digital WDXU1600BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 14
Drive WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Your WD Dual-option drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for compatibility with all Windows desktop) is blue. When the drive is powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. If the drive has difficulty communicating with the - Western Digital WDXU1600BB | 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 WDXU1600BB | 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 software of your operating system and programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1270. Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of files to back - Western Digital WDXU1600BB | 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 WDXU1600BB | 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 WDXU1600BB | 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 WDXU1600BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 20
EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6. If you chose Every day, specify the time for your automatic backups and click Next. 7. If you chose Once a week, select the day and specify the time for your automatic backups, and click Next. 8. The last window and destination drives must remain powered on (not - Western Digital WDXU1600BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 21
Automatic Backup Settings WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Follow these steps to edit your Windows 1. Open the My Computer window and double-click the hard drive icon of your backup. 2. Open the Retrospect Backup folder, and open the folder named Backup on your selected hard drive - Western Digital WDXU1600BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 22
disconnecting the external drive. After the drive is shut down, the Safely Remove Hardware window no longer displays the drive. Windows Me/2000/ external USB hard drive. 3. Click Close and press the Power button once. Now you can safely disconnect the USB cable from your computer and the power cord - Western Digital WDXU1600BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 23
Windows 98SE WD DUAL-OPTION 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 from your system. 3. Press the Power button once. Now you can - Western Digital WDXU1600BB | 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 WDXU1600BB | User Manual (pdf) - Page 25
WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Q: Why does the drive not power up? A: After connecting the power cord, be sure to press the Power button. The area surrounding the button illuminates blue, and you may hear the drive spin and power up. Q: Why is the drive not recognized under - Western Digital WDXU1600BB | 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 WDXU1600BB | 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 WDXU1600BB | 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 WDXU1600BB | 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 WDXU1600BB | 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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