Getting Started
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System Requirements: An available OHCI-compliant FireWire port and/or USB 2.0 or 1.1 port (USB 2.0 PCI adapter card or built-in
USB 2.0 host is required for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance). PC users require Windows
®
98SE/Me/2000/XP, and Macintosh
®
users
require Mac
®
OS 9.2.2; built for Mac OS X v10.1.3 or later.
IMPORTANT:
It is strongly recommended that you install the latest service packs and updates for both operating systems to obtain
the highest performance and reliability. For PC users, run Windows Update on your system or see the user manual for specific links.
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8-in-1 Memory Card Compatibility: The Media Center accepts the following media types: CompactFlash
™
Type I and II,
IBM Microdrive
™
, SmartMedia
™
, Memory Stick
™
, Memory Stick PRO
™
, MultiMedia Card, and SD Card.
Setting Up
For further instructions, refer to the user manual on the installation CD or download at support.wdc.com/download.
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
1. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The program will autorun and
launch an initial setup wizard. Select the appropriate option to install drivers and
Retrospect Express software. When prompted, click
Next
(Figure 1).
2. When the license agreement displays, click to accept the terms. Then, select the
Recommended
installation option and click
Next
.
Note:
If you are running Windows 98SE/Me/2000 and the necessary updates are not
installed, you may need to restart the computer before installation can proceed.
3. Launch the backup software from the
Start
menu (
Start
>
Program
Files
>
Retrospect
>
Retrospect
6.5
) to register the software. Proceed to section 3.
Mac OS v9.2.2 or later
1. To format the drive, select
Control
Panels
>
Extensions
Manager
from the Apple menu.
2. Disable
File
Exchange
from the extensions list by clearing the adjacent check box and click
Restart
.
3. After restart, a message appears asking you to initialize the drive. Enter a name and select
Mac
OS
Extended
and click
Initialize
.
4. Click
Continue
to confirm drive initialization. A hard drive icon with the name you assigned will appear on the desktop after the
formatting process is completed. To re-enable
File
Exchange
, select the check box in
Extensions
Manager
and click
Restart
.
5. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the drivers and backup software.
6. For the Media Center, go to section 4. Otherwise, skip to section 5 to set up the backup software.
Mac OS X v10.1.3 or later
1. To format the drive, select
Applications
>
Utilities
>
Disk
Utility
. Select your new
drive on the left side and click on the
Erase
tab on the right panel (Figure 2).
2. Select
Mac
OS
Extended
from the
Volume
Format
menu and enter a name for your
drive in the field.
3. Click
Erase
to begin drive format. A hard drive icon with the name you assigned will
appear on the desktop after the formatting process is completed. To partition the
drive into multiple volumes, select the
Partition
tab from the Disk Utility program
menu and the follow the instructions.
4. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Follow the onscreen
instructions to install the drivers and backup software.
5. For the Media Center, go to section 4. Otherwise, skip to section 5 to set up the
backup software.
Connecting the Unit
Select Your Interface Configuration:
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USB and FireWire - The memory card reader and USB hub transfer files to and from your computer through the USB connection
while the drive utilizes FireWire.
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USB only - The drive, memory card reader, and USB hub utilize the USB connection.
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FireWire only - The drive utilizes the FireWire connection. On the Media Center, the memory card reader and USB hub are inactive.
IMPORTANT- Macintosh Users:
You must format or reinitialize the drive using Apple’s Disk Utility prior to using the installation CD
on your system. Skip to section 3 to connect the unit; then follow the steps below to format and setup the drive.
1
2
CAUTION:
Do not drop or jolt the unit or attempt to open the unit to service it yourself. These actions void the warranty.
3
Automatic Backup button
Backup on Demand
Safe Shutdown
8-in-1 Media card reader
USB 2.0 port
DC Power supply
USB 2.0 port
2 FireWire port
Kensington security
lock connection
USB 2.0 port
Power button
(to system)
connectors
USB 2.0 Interface Connection
button
(USB 1.1 users follow the
same procedure as USB 2.0)
Quick Install Guide
Media Center and External Hard Drive
with Dual-option Backup
Kit Contents
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Western Digital USB 2.0/FireWire external hard drive with built-in USB
2.0 hub; the Media Center model includes an 8-in-1 memory card reader
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6 ft. (1.8m) 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable
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6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable*
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AC adapter with power cord
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Vertical drive stands (2)
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Feet pads for horizontal placement (4)
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Installation CD with Dantz Retrospect
®
Express backup software
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Quick Install Guide
*USB connection required for memory card reader and hub
Connect the Interface Cable(s):
1. Connect one end of the power cord into the DC power supply
socket located on the back of the unit.
2. Attach the other end of the AC adapter to the end of the
electrical cord. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
3. Attach one end of the USB 2.0 interface cable to the USB 2.0
port (to system) located on the back of the unit.
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
If also using the FireWire interface:
1. Attach one end of the FireWire interface cable to a FireWire
port located on the back of the device.
2. Connect the other end of the FireWire interface cable to an
available FireWire port on your computer.
Press the Safe Shutdown Power Button:
1. Press the power button to turn on the unit. The area around
the power button will illuminate blue. Go to your My
Computer window and an external drive icon named
“WD MediaCtr” will appear.
2. Press the button once more to power off the drive only (the
media reader and USB hub will still be active). This is
recommended at the end of the day.
Note:
If you press the power button while there is an active
window open, the software will prompt you to continue before
powering down. To power off the drive regardless if any active
windows are open, press and hold the button for four seconds.
3. For the Media Center, go to section 4. Otherwise, skip to
section 5 to set up the backup software.
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Figure 2
continued on reverse