Western Digital External Hard Drive USB 2.0 and 1.
Western Digital External Hard Drive USB 2.0 and 1.1 Installation Guide Information furnished by Western Digital is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Western Digital 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.
Table of Contents 1 Getting Started Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 USB Backward Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Recording Your USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Information. . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Registering Your Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Getting Started Kit Contents AC Power Supply USB 2.0 Certified Interface Cable 7200 RPM External Hard Drive Western Digital USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Kit Contents Also included: power cord, warranty card, and Install guide. Minimum System Requirements PC Users 1. 2. 3. 4. An available USB port (USB 2.0 host required for Hi-Speed USB performance) Pentium II processor or higher 64 MB RAM or higher Windows 98SE (Second Edition) or higher Macintosh Users 1. 2. 3. 4. An available USB port (USB 2.
Recording Your USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Information In the table that follows, enter the serial number and model number listed on your new Western Digital USB 2.0 external hard drive. The complete serial number and model number are on the large label on the bottom of the drive. You will need this information for setup and technical support purposes. Serial Number: Model Number: Purchase Date: Registering Your Product Your new Western Digital USB 2.
2 Connecting the USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Windows 98SE users only: You must install the device drivers on your system prior to connecting the device. Skip to page 4 for installation procedures. 1. Power on your computer. 2. Plug the end of the power connector with the flat side facing up into the power supply socket located on the back of the drive. 3. Connect the power cord (with the AC power supply connected) into an electrical outlet. Verify that the power LED is lit. 4.
3 Installing the Drivers Windows® Setup Windows Me/2000/XP 1. After following all of the steps on page 2, Windows will automatically detect the device as a “USB Mass Storage Device” and install the drivers. Note: If the above dialog box appears, simply select the Recommended option for Windows to install the drivers automatically and click Next. 2. After driver installation is completed, restart your computer. 3. After restart, the drive will appear in your My Computer as “WDC USB2.” 4.
Windows 98SE (Second Edition) Note: You must install the drivers prior to connecting the USB 2.0 external hard drive to your computer. 1. Go to Western Digital’s software library Web site at support.wdc.com/download, locate the appropriate model number for your product, and download the setup file onto your computer desktop. 2. Locate and double-click on the setup file to begin driver installation. 3. After the drivers have been installed, restart your computer. 4.
Unplugging the USB 2.0 External Hard Drive CAUTION: Do not unplug your USB 2.0 external hard drive before following the steps below as this could result in data loss. 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).
4 Appendix Frequently Asked Questions What is Hi-Speed USB? Hi-Speed USB is an alternative name for USB 2.0. Low or full-speed USB 1.1 products are simply referred as USB. What will happen if a USB 2.0 device is plugged into a USB 1.1 port or hub? USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. If connected to USB 1.1 port or hub, the USB 2.0 device will operate at the USB 1.1full speed of up to 12 Mbps (megabits per second). Can USB 1.1 cables be used with USB 2.0 devices? Although USB 1.
! The data transfer rate is slow. Your system may be operating at USB 1.1 speeds. This may be due to an incorrect driver installation of your USB 2.0 adapter card or your system does not support USB 2.0. Contact the hardware manufacturer for installation procedures and more information.
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.
Warranty Information Obtaining Service Western Digital (WD) values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. If this Product ever requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the Product or telephone WD’s Technical Support Department. No Product may be returned directly to WD without prior authorization. You may obtain a return authorization via support.wdc.com or contact our Technical Support Department at 800.275.4932, or +31.20.446.
Technical Support Services Online Service support.wdc.com www.westerndigital.com Telephone Assistance 800.ASK.4WDC (800.275.4932) +31.20.446.7651 (Europe) If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of this product, contact Western Digital Technical Support. When calling for support, please have your Western Digital USB 2.
