Western Digital WD Dual-Option Media Center User Manual - Manual (Page 16)

WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS
USER MANUAL
USING THE 8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER (MEDIA CENTER) – 12
Using the USB 2.0 Hub
The drive includes one port on the front for easy access and another port on the back.
1. To use a USB flash pen or thumb drive, insert the device into the port. Your operating
system immediately recognizes the device and displays a new icon in My Computer
(Windows) or on the desktop (Macintosh). Click the icon to access your data.
2. To safely remove the drive, be sure that all data is saved from the pen/drive onto your
computer, close any active windows or applications associated with the drive, and
carefully pull the drive from the USB hub.
Inserting Media
1. Find the correct slot for your memory card (see “Media Icons” on page 11) and insert it
until it clicks or secures into place.
Note: Do not force the card into the slot. If the card does not insert properly, you may
need to reinsert it with the gold connector end facing upward. When the card is properly
inserted, the media activity LED illuminates green.
2. Double-click the appropriate media icon (may be different from shown) in the My
Computer window (Windows) or on the desktop (Macintosh).
3. The next window displays data contained on the card/stick. If the card was directly
formatted or used by a digital camera, you may have to double-click a folder to access
its contents.
Removing Media
CAUTION: Failure to follow these steps before removing media may result in
corruption or loss of data.
1. Be sure that all data is saved from the memory card/stick onto your computer.
2. Close any active windows or applications associated with the card.
3. Windows: Open the My Computer window, right-click the media icon associated with
your card, and select Eject from the pop-up menu.
Macintosh: Drag and drop the media icon onto the Trash icon.
4. Slot 1 (CompactFlash Types I/II, Microdrive): Press the button to the right of the slot to
eject the card. If necessary, carefully pull the card from its slot.
Slot 2 (all other media types): Carefully pull the card from its slot.
Copying Media
For instructions to copy or back up memory cards manually, see page 20. To transfer or save
data from a card to your computer, use either of the following methods:
Drag and Drop
1. Locate or create a destination folder on your desktop.
2. Drag and drop data from the card into the destination folder.
Copy and Paste
1. From the media folder, go to the Edit menu and click Select All. In the same menu,
select Copy.
2. From the Edit menu, go to the destination folder and select Paste.