Connecting The Drive; Connect The Cables - Western Digital Dual-option Backup USB 2.0 User Manual

Connecting the Drive

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Caution: Do not drop or jolt the unit or attempt to open the unit and service it yourself.
These actions will void the warranty.
Note: To determine whether your system supports USB 2.0, see "USB Information" on
page 20.
1. Connect one end of the power cord into the DC power supply socket located on the back
of the unit (Figure 1).
2. Connect the other end of the AC adapter to the electrical cord. Plug the electrical cord
into an electrical outlet.
3. Connect one end of the USB 2.0 interface cable to the USB 2.0 port located on the back
of the unit (Figure 1).
4. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 interface cable to an available USB 2.0 or USB 1.1
port on your computer. USB 2.0 provides much greater performance than USB 1.1.
Kensington security
lock connection
5. Press the power button to turn on the unit. Your operating system will automatically
detect the external USB drive. The area around the power button will illuminate blue and
will flash to indicate drive activity.
power supply socket
USB 2.0 port
USB cable to USB port
on computer
WD DUAL-OPTION EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE
USB 2.0 cable
Figure 1
USER MANUAL
power supply cable
power button
Manual backup button
(two folders icon)
Automatic Backup button
(clock icon)
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