Using the backup software – Western Digital WD Dual-Option USB External Drive Quick Install Guide User Manual
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Connecting the Cables
1. Connect the AC adapter cord to the DC power supply socket on the back of the drive (Figure 5).
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 end of the USB 2.0 cable to the USB 2.0 port on the back of the drive (Figure 5).
5. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to an available USB port on your computer.
6. Press the Power button to turn on the drive (Figure 5). Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. The area
surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to indicate drive activity.
7. Proceed to Section 4 to use the backup software.
Your WD Dual-option drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for compatibility with all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file
system has a maximum file transfer of 4 GB. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to your operating
system manual or visik Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for
Windows XP. Macintosh users, see “Macintosh” on page 2 to reinitialize the drive to a Mac OS format.
Using the Backup Software
This version of Dantz software does not support server applications. For more detailed instructions, refer to the user manual on the installation
CD or obtain it from
Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of your operating system and programs, visit Knowledge Base, and search
for answer ID 1270.
Manual Backup (Backup on Demand)
1. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on the front of the drive to launch the initial setup wizard. Click Next.
2. Click the drive you want to back up. Click Next.
3. By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your contacts, documents, miscellaneous files, music, and pictures. This is
the ideal choice for most users. Make your choice and click Next.
4. Select the drive on which to store your backup files. By default, the WD drive on which the button was pressed is the destination. Click Next.
5. The last window summarizes all settings specified in the Backup On Demand wizard. To make any changes, click Back; otherwise, click Finish
to complete the setup. Each time you press the Manual Backup button, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your files.
Automatic Backup
1. Press the Automatic Backup button (clock icon) on the front of drive to launch the initial setup wizard. Click Next.
2. Click the drive you want to back up. Click Next.
3. By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your contacts, documents, miscellaneous files, music, and pictures. This is
the ideal choice for most users. Make your choice and click Next.
4. Select the drive on which to store your backup files. By default, the WD drive on which the button was pressed is the destination. Click Next.
5. In the next several windows, specify the frequency, day, and time of your automatic backups.
6. The last window summarizes all settings specified in the Automatic Backup wizard. To make any changes, click Back; otherwise, click Finish
to complete the setup. The area surrounding the Automatic Backup button is illuminated blue, 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 their
scheduled times.
USB 2.0 PORT
DC POWER
KENSINGTON
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SECURITY LOCK
SUPPLY SOCKET
USB 2.0 CABLE TO
USB PORT ON COMPUTER
USB 2.0 CABLE AC ADAPTER CORD
MANUAL BACKUP
AUTOMATIC BACKUP
(TWO FOLDERS ICON)
(CLOCK ICON)
BUTTONS
POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN
™
CONNECTION
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