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  • Page 1 Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive...
  • Page 2 Information furnished by Western Digital Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Western Digital Corporation for its use; nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Western Digital Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setup ......... 7 Unplugging Your WD FireWire Hard Drive ..... . 10 Windows Users .

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    FireWire products currently available include the latest hard drives, CD-RW drives, Digital Video (DV) camcorders, scanners, and printers. Western Digital’s FireWire PCI Adapter and our FireWire CardBus PC Card enable you to connect devices like these directly to Tip: If you need to connect your your computer.

  • Page 5: Kit Contents

    FireWire Hard Drive FireWire Hard Drive Setup CD-ROMs (2) for Windows and Macintosh AC power supply Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive Kit Contents Also included: warranty card, power cord, and quick install guide. System Requirements PC Users 1. Minimum 200 MHz processor 2.

  • Page 6: Handling Precautions

    Save all the packing materials in case you need to return your Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive. Your warranty will be void if your returned FireWire hard drive is shipped in anything other than the original packaging or Western Digital supplied or approved materials.

  • Page 7: Installation And Setup

    2. Connect the AC power supply (with power cord connected) into longer for your system to recognize the drive. the power socket on the FireWire hard drive, then plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 3. Turn on your FireWire hard drive by moving the power switch upwards to the "On"...

  • Page 8: Hard Drive Setup

    Western Digital FireWire your Western Digital FireWire hard drive. Click Register Now. Hard Drive to receive 90 You must register your FireWire hard drive to receive 90 days of days of free technical support. free Western Digital technical support. Click Next after entering your product registration information in each screen.
  • Page 9 (search under FireWire or 1394). It is highly recommended that you install your FireWire storage drivers to optimize the performance of your FireWire hard drive and provide hot plug capability (see “Unplugging Your WD FireWire Hard Drive” on page 10).

  • Page 10: Macintosh Setup

    Bonus Software Installation for PC 1. Insert the Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive installation CD for Windows into your CD-ROM drive. The program will start automatically. 2. Click on the Bonus Software button on the main menu. 3. Follow the onscreen directions to complete software installation.
  • Page 11 9. In the Save dialog, click Save to create a folder on your desktop called WD FireWire Software. 10. Complete the registration information. You must register the drive to receive 90 days of free technical support. 11. Close the browser once registration is complete. 12.
  • Page 12 Selecting One-Click Setup will set up your FireWire hard drive with a single partition (one WD FireWire Hard Drive icon will appear on your desktop). To complete this operation, select One- Click Setup, then click OK to initialize your FireWire hard drive and complete your setup.

  • Page 13: Unplugging Your Wd Firewire Hard Drive

    Select the WD FireWire hard drive from the list, then click Stop. In the next dialog box, prepare the FireWire hard drive for safe removal by clicking OK.

  • Page 14: Macintosh Users

    Disk Control icon, then click damage. Mount. Another option is to click on the WD FireWire Hard Drive icon on your desktop and press z + Y. You can also do the following: 1. Drag the icon for the Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive to the Tip: If you want to move trash.

  • Page 15: Multiple Device Connection

    FireWire devices are being used at the same time. If for any reason the application program cannot establish contact with the FireWire hard drive, the bus may be reset by momentarily unplugging the FireWire cable from the drive.

  • Page 16: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications Interface Specifications - IEEE 1394 compliant - SBP-2 compliant - Supports serial bus data transfer rates of 100, 200, and 400 Mb/sec - Two external 6-pin FireWire connectors - Hot-plug capability Drive Specifications 30.0 GB 45.0 GB Formatted Capacity 30,000 MB 45,000 MB...
  • Page 17 Appendix B: Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 18 RMA in an approved shipping container. Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your Western Digital FireWire hard drive. In order to conclusively establish the period of warranty, a copy of the purchase receipt must accompany the returned Product.
  • Page 19 Appendix D: Technical Support Services Your new Western Digital FireWire Hard Drive includes 90 days of free technical support from the date of purchase. To be eligible for the free technical support, you must register your product with Western Digital. Should you require additional technical support after the 90-day time period, Western Digital offers extended support services for your FireWire Hard Drive at a rate of $15.00 per incident after the free period.

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