Western Digital WDXB1200JBR - Dual-option External Hard Drive 120 GB User Manual
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- Page 1 WD Dual-option ™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual...
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Page 2: User Manual
WD. WD reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. Western Digital is a registered trademark; and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Kit Contents ..........1 System Requirements . - Page 4 Using the Backup Software Manual Backup (Backup on Demand) ......13 Changing Your Manual Backup Settings ......15 Automatic Backup .
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Page 5: Getting Started
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this WD Dual-option product. High-speed storage, conveniently placed buttons, and easy-to-use backup features make this external product an ideal solution for that much-needed additional storage and a perfect place to back up your valuable data, music, photos, and movies. -
Page 6: System Requirements
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL System Requirements Windows Macintosh ® ® Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port FireWire port Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+ ® Note: For highest performance and reliability, WD recommends that you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. -
Page 7: Recording Your Wd Product Information
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape seal or any labels on the product; these actions will void the warranty. In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your new WD product found on the large label on the back panel. -
Page 8: Setting Up
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Setting Up The installation CD contains the Retrospect Express backup software as well as important drivers for your WD Dual-option product. Carefully follow the appropriate procedure for your operating system. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP 1. - Page 9 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS 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.
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Page 10: Mac Os V9.2.2
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Macintosh 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 to format and set up the drive. -
Page 11: Mac Os X V10.2.8
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Mac OS X v10.2.8+ 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. -
Page 12: Connecting The Drive
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Connecting the Drive 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. WD recommends using the stands for vertical placement with the buttons on top for easy accessibility. -
Page 13: Connecting The Cables
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Connecting the Cables Important: You may connect the USB cable and/or FireWire cable depending on features you want to support. WD recommends connecting both USB and FireWire cables for optimum performance. Because the USB hub (Combo and Media Center) and memory card reader (Media Center) are USB devices, enabling them requires a USB connection. -
Page 14: Powering Up The Drive
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1. Press the Power button to turn on the drive. Your operating system automatically detects the external drive. The area surrounding the Power button illuminates blue and flashes to indicate drive activity. -
Page 15: Using The 8-In-1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center)
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Using the 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center) Important: Do not remove memory cards from media slots while a corresponding green activity LED is flashing. For instructions on the proper removal of media, see “Disconnecting the Drive”... -
Page 16: Using The Usb 2.0 Hub
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 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). -
Page 17: Using The Backup Software
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Using the Backup Software This section contains instructions for both Windows and Macintosh users to set up your WD Dual-option product with Dantz Retrospect Express backup software. Manual Backup (Backup on Demand) 1. - Page 18 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 3. Windows and Mac OS 9.x users: By default, the software copies Documents Only, which includes your contacts, documents, music, and pictures. This is the ideal choice for most users.
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Page 19: Changing Your Manual Backup Settings
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS 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, Retrospect Express launches the wizard and backs up your files. -
Page 20: Automatic Backup
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Automatic Backup 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 that Retrospect Express backs up each time an automatic backup begins. - Page 21 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS 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 source drive.
- Page 22 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS 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.
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Page 23: Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings Follow these steps to edit your automatic backup settings, disable Automatic Backup, or enable an existing Automatic Backup that is currently disabled. 1. Press the Automatic Backup button. The Automatic Backup button LED immediately begins to flash indicating that a change is in progress. -
Page 24: Copying Media Using Backup On Demand (Media Center)
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Copying Media Using Backup on Demand (Media Center) 1. Insert a card/stick into the correct slot (see “Media Icons” on page 11). 2. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders icon) on the front of the drive to launch the wizard. - Page 25 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL If you want your backup to synchronize to the same folder on the destination and keep only a current copy, select the Copy Files to Backup of <drive name/drive letter> option. Important: Selecting this option deletes any files in the destination folder that are not currently on the card.
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Page 26: Finding Files From A Media Copy (Media Center)
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Finding Files from a Media Copy (Media Center) Windows 1. Open the drive containing your copied files. 2. Open the Retrospect Express Backup folder and the appropriate folder. For example, if you copied media on February 25, 2005, look for Retrospect Backup\Copy of Card1 (H:) 25Feb05-00. -
Page 27: Disconnecting The Drive
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Disconnecting the Drive Using Safe Shutdown CAUTION: To prevent data loss, be sure to close all active applications before shutting down the drive. Safe Shutdown is a WD-exclusive feature which ensures that all your data is safely ™... -
Page 28: Uninstalling Retrospect Express
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows 98SE 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. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Troubleshooting To search the WD technical support knowledge base and to 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: Hi-Speed USB is another name for USB 2.0, which provides transfer rates up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1. -
Page 30: Frequently Asked Questions - Installation
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Frequently Asked Questions — Installation 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. -
Page 31: Appendix
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device 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 32: Warranty Information
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Warranty Information 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 service. If this Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product or visit our product support Web site at support.wdc.com for information about how to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). -
Page 33: Wd Service And Support
When contacting WD for support, have your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system software versions available. support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com 800.ASK.4WDC North America 949.672.7199 Spanish +800.6008.6008 Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. APPENDIX – 29... -
Page 34: Index
WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Index Finding files 22 Formatting the drive 10 Automatic backup 16 Frequently asked questions 25 Automatic backup, change settings 19 Handling precautions 3 Backup Horizontal placement 8 automatic 16 automatic, change settings 19 finding files from 22 Icons, memory card reader 11... - Page 35 WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Precautions, handling 3 Warranty 28 Product information 3 Warranty, limited 28 Product registration 3 Button Manager 10 Button Manager, uninstalling 24 Registration, product 3 service 29 Regulatory compliance 27 support 29 Removing Windows, updating 2...