a. To reinitialize the drive, select
Applications
>
Utilities
>
Disk Utility
. Select your new drive and click on
the
Erase
tab from the top menu. The following window displays:
b. Select
Mac OS Extended
from the
Volume Format
menu and enter a name for your drive in the field.
c. 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 follow the instructions. Your newly formatted
drive is now ready to use.
Note:
For improved reliablity of FireWire and USB support, update to the latest Mac OS release.
Unplugging the USB 2.0 External Hard Drive
Windows Users
Double click on the Windows Unplug or Eject Hardware
icon in your system tray (located in the bottom right
corner of your screen—see the dialog box below for a depiction of this icon). The following dialog box displays:
Select and highlight
USB Mass Storage Device
from the list, then click
Stop
. To confirm your selection of the
drive to be disconnected, click
OK
. You may now safely disconnect the USB interface cable from your computer.
When disconnecting power, always unplug the AC power supply before disconnecting the DC power connector
on the back of the drive.
Macintosh Users
To unplug your USB 2.0 external hard drive, drag the USB 2.0 disk icon to the Trash icon on the desktop. After
the disk icon has disappeared from the desktop, you may now safely disconnect the USB interface cable from
your computer. When disconnecting power, always unplug the AC power supply before disconnecting the DC
power connector on the back of the drive.
Registering Your Product
Your new Western Digital USB 2.0 external hard drive includes 30 days of free technical support during the
applicable warranty period for your drive. The 30-day period commences on the date of your first telephone
contact with Western Digital technical support.
Take advantage of Western Digital special offers and product updates by registering your USB 2.0 external hard
drive online at
https://www.wdc.com/en/products/registration
.
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV
Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
CSA Notice
Le prent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B préscrites
dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
Underwriters Laboratories
Approved for US and Canada. CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1, UL 60950-1. Information Technology Equipment - Safety - Part 1: General
Requirements (File E101559).
CE Compliance For Europe
Verified to comply with EN55022 for RF Emissions and EN50082-1 for Generic Immunity, as applicable.
Warranty Information (U.S.A.)
Obtaining Service
Western Digital (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 on how
to obtain service or a Return Material Authorization (RMA). If it is determined that the Product may be defective, you will be given an RMA number
and instructions for Product return. An unauthorized return (i.e., one for which an RMA number has not been issued) will be returned to you at your
expense. Authorized returns must be shipped in an approved shipping container, prepaid and insured, to the address provided on your return
paperwork. Your original box and packaging materials should be kept for storing or shipping your Western Digital hard drive. To conclusively establish
the period of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via
support.wdc.com
. WD shall have no liability for lost data, regardless
of the cause, recovery of lost data, or data contained in any Product placed in its possession.
1 Year Limited Warranty
WD warrants that the Product, in the course of its normal use, will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year and
will conform to WD’s specification therefor. This limited warranty period shall commence on the purchase date appearing on your purchase receipt.
WD shall have no liability for any Product returned if WD determines that the Product was stolen from WD or that the asserted defect a) is not
present, b) cannot reasonably be rectified because of damage occurring before WD receives the Product, or c) is attributable to misuse, improper
installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels), accident or mishandling while in your possession. Subject to the limitations
specified above, your sole and exclusive warranty shall be, during the period of warranty specified above and at WD’s option, the repair or replacement
of the Product. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of the original
warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of a repaired or replaced Product, whichever is longer.
The foregoing limited warranty is WD’s sole warranty and is applicable only to products sold as new. The remedies provided herein are in lieu of
a) any and all other remedies and warranties, whether expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited to, any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and b) any and all obligations and liabilities of WD for damages including, but not limited to
accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any financial loss, lost profits or expenses, or lost data arising out of or in connection with the
purchase, use or performance of the Product, even if WD has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
In the United States, some states do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations above may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Technical Support Services
If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of this product, visit the
Western Digital Technical Support Web site at
support.wdc.com
and search our knowledge base. When calling
for support, please have your Western Digital USB 2.0 external hard drive serial number, system hardware, and
software versions available.
Telephone Assistance (U.S.A.)
800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932)
Telephone Assistance (Europe)
+31.20.446.7651
Online Services
support.wdc.com
www.westerndigital.com
Western Digital and the Western Digital logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies.
©2003 by Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Assembled in the USA with hard drive manufactured in Malaysia or Thailand.
CAUTION:
Do not unplug your USB 2.0 external hard drive before following the steps below as this
could result in data loss.
Unplug or Eject Hardware system tray icon
4
Western Digital
20511 Lake Forest Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92630
For service and literature:
800.ASK.4WDC
USA
+31.20.4467651
Europe
support.wdc.com
www.westerndigital.com
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