Western Digital WDXB1200JBR - Dual-option External Hard Drive 120... User manual

WD Dual-option™
Media Center and Combo
External Storage Products
User Manual

WD Dual-option
™
Media Center and Combo
External Storage Products
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS – i
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Updating Your Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Memory Card Compatibility (Media Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Recording Your WD Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Registering Your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Handling Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Setting Up
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Mac OS v9.2.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mac OS X v10.2.8+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Connecting the Drive
Installing the Stands for Vertical Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Removing the Stands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing the Feet for Horizontal Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Removing the Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Powering Up the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Formatting the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
WD Button Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 Using the 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader (Media Center)
Media Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the USB 2.0 Hub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Inserting Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Copying Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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5 Using the Backup Software
Manual Backup (Backup on Demand). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Changing Your Manual Backup Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Automatic Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Restoring Files from a Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Copying Media Using Backup on Demand (Media Center). . . . . . . . . . . 20
Finding Files from a Media Copy (Media Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Additional Features of Retrospect Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6 Disconnecting the Drive
Using Safe Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using Manual Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Uninstalling Retrospect Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Uninstalling WD Button Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7 Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions — USB Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Frequently Asked Questions — Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8 Appendix
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
WD Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Index

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GETTING STARTED – 1
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. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions
and other important information regarding your WD product. For the latest WD product
information and news, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com.
Kit Contents
!WD Dual-option™USB 2.0*/FireWire®external storage product:
!Combo hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub
or
!Media Center including hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub and
8-in-1 memory card reader
!6 ft. (1.8m) 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable
!6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable
!Installation CD containing Dantz®Retrospect®Express backup software and
detailed user manuals in portable document format (PDF)
!AC adapter and power cord
!Quick Install Guide
!Two stands for vertical placement
!Four feet for horizontal placement
*USB 2.0 host required for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of the significant
reduction in file transfer time compared to USB 1.1. To determine if your system supports USB 2.0, refer to your USB
controller card documentation or contact your USB card manufacturer.
Note: The Media Center is shown in all figures unless otherwise noted.
USB 2.0 CABLE
AC ADAPTER
POWER CORD
FIREWIRE CABLE
STANDS
FEET
AC ADAPTER CORD
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System Requirements
Note: For highest performance and reliability, WD recommends that you install the latest
service pack (SP) and updates.
Updating Your Operating System
Windows
Go to the Start menu and select Windows update. For more information regarding updating
your system, visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com.
Macintosh
Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For more information regarding updating
your system, visit apple.com/macosx.
Memory Card Compatibility (Media Center)
The Media Center memory card reader accepts the following types of media:
!CompactFlash™Types I and II
!Memory Stick®
!Memory Stick PRO®
!Microdrive™
!MultiMedia Card
!SD Card
!SmartMedia™
Windows®Macintosh®
!Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant
FireWire port
!Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant
FireWire port
!Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP !Mac®OS v9.2.2 or Mac OS X v10.2.8+

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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. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such
as your operating system and version. This information is necessary for setup and technical
support.
Registering Your WD Product
Your WD product includes 30 days of free technical support during the applicable warranty
period for your product. The 30-day period commences on the date of your first telephone
contact with WD technical support.
Register online at https://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/registration.
Handling Precautions
CAUTION: This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing only
to authorized WD personnel or a WD-approved service center.
WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking and
installation. Drives may be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Be aware of the
following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product:
!Do not drop or jolt the drive.
!Do not move the drive during drive activity.
!Do not use the drive as a portable device.
!Do not open the product, as this will void the warranty.
!To allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots on the underside, top, or rear of the
enclosure. Do not stack any objects on top of the drive that may block ventilation.
WD Product Serial Number:
WD Product Model Number:
WD Product Purchase Date:
System and Software Notes:

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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. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The program autoruns and displays
a setup menu. Select the option to Install Retrospect Express for WD.
2. Retrospect Express Installer launches and displays the following window. Click Next.
3. The license agreement window is displayed. To proceed, select I accept the terms in the
license agreement and click Next.
WD
View WD Dual-option Quick Install Guide
View WD Dual-option User Manual
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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. Click Finish.
6. Launch Retrospect Express from the Start menu (Start > Program Files > Retrospect >
Retrospect 6.5). You may be prompted for a license code. Since your WD product is
already licensed, this field is filled automatically. Click OK.
7. In the next window, you are prompted to register Retrospect Express. Select Register
Now to complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to
print and fax the information.
8. Proceed to “Connecting the Drive” on page 8.

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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.
Mac OS v9.2.2
1. To format or reinitialize the drive, select Control Panel > 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 restarting, a message appears prompting you to initialize the drive. Enter a name,
select Mac OS Extended from the menu, and click Initialize.
4. Click Continue to confirm drive initialization. A hard drive icon with the name you
assigned appears on the desktop after formatting is completed. To re-enable File
Exchange, select the check box in Extensions Manager and click Restart.
5. After restarting, insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
6. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on the desktop. Double-click the CD icon to open
it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to begin setup.
Note: See “Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP” on page 4 for examples of Retrospect Express
setup screens.
7. In the next window, click the button to accept the license agreement and follow the
on-screen instructions to complete the installation. After installation is completed, go to
the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express.
8. Retrospect Express prompts you to personalize your software copy. Complete the fields
for your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click OK.
9. The next window prompts you to register Retrospect Express. Select Register Now to
complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to print
and fax the information.
10. Proceed to “Using the Backup Software” on page 13.

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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. 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 formatting. A hard drive icon with the name you assigned
appears on the desktop after formatting is completed.
Note: To partition the drive into multiple volumes for use as both a bootable backup drive
and also for general storage, select the Partition tab from the Disk Utility program menu
and follow the instructions to create two separate partitions. Your newly formatted drive
is now ready to use.
4. Insert the installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Note: For Mac OS X and later, you may be required to provide your administrative
password to install Retrospect Express and all necessary drivers for the USB drive.
5. A Retrospect Express CD icon appears on the desktop. Double-click the CD icon to open
it, and double-click the Retrospect Express Installer icon to begin setup.
Note: See “Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP” on page 4 for examples of Retrospect Express
setup screens.
6. In the next window, click the button to accept the license agreement and follow the
on-screen instructions to complete the installation. After installation is completed, go to
the Applications folder and launch Retrospect Express.
7. Retrospect Express prompts you to personalize your software copy. Complete the fields
for your name and organization, accept the included license code, and click OK.
8. The next window prompts you to register Retrospect Express. Select Register Now to
complete the registration information, and click the option either to e-mail or to print
and fax the information.
9. Proceed to “Using the Backup Software” on page 13.

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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.
Installing the Stands for Vertical Placement
1. Power off the external storage product and disconnect all its cables.
2. Align the edge of the stand onto the side of the drive adjacent to the back.
3. Press the other edge of the stand toward the drive until the stand snaps firmly into place.
Note: Space the stands approximately 3–4 inches apart and approximately
2–3 inches from the edge of the drive for balance and stability.
4. Repeat this process for the other stand.
Removing the Stands
1. Power off the external storage product and disconnect all its cables.
2. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady surface.
3. Using both hands, grasp the base of the stand and carefully bend the stand upward until
the stand snaps away from the side of the drive.
4. Repeat this process for the other stand.
Installing the Feet for Horizontal Placement
1. Power off the external storage product and disconnect all its cables.
2. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady surface.
3. The back of the drive is keyed with a small crossbar at each corner within the ventilation
slots for feet placement. Align the notch of the foot to the crossbar and insert one end of
the foot into the ventilation slot at a slight angle. The feet are keyed to ensure proper
insertion.
4. Press the foot into the groove until it snaps firmly into place.
5. Repeat this process for the three remaining feet.
Removing the Feet
1. Power off the external storage product and disconnect all its cables.
2. Place the drive upside down on a clean and steady surface.
3. Carefully dislodge the foot by firmly pushing it off the ventilation slot.
4. Repeat this process for the three remaining feet.
REMOVE FEETREMOVE STANDSINSTALL STANDS
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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. If you connect only the FireWire cable, USB devices are not
supported.
1. Connect the AC adapter cord to the DC power supply socket on the back of the drive.
2. Connect one end of the power cord to the AC adapter.
3. Connect the other end of the power cord to an electric outlet.
4. Connect one end of the USB 2.0 cable to the USB 2.0 port on the back of the drive.
5. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to an available USB port on your computer.
6. Connect one end of the FireWire cable to a FireWire port on the back of the drive.
7. Connect the other end of the FireWire cable to an available FireWire port on your
computer.
Note: Depending on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to boot
from your WD Dual-option product. Refer to your system’s motherboard BIOS setting
documentation to disable this feature or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and
search for answer ID 1201. For more information about booting from external drives,
refer to your system documentation or contact your system manufacturer.
8-IN-1 MEMORY CARD READER
(MEDIA CENTER)
AUTOMATIC BACKUP BUTTON
**
(CLOCK ICON)
USB 2.0 HUB
USB 2.0 PORT
(TO SYSTEM)
VERTICAL STAND SETUP
DC POWER SUPPLY SOCKET
KENSINGTON
®
SECURITY
LOCK CONNECTION
TWO FIREWIRE PORTS
USB 2.0 PORT ON COMPUTER USB 2.0 CABLE AC ADAPTER CORD
USB 2.0 PORT
MANUAL BACKUP BUTTON
**
(TWO FOLDERS ICON)
POWER/SAFE SHUTDOWN
™
BUTTON **
**THE POSITIONS OF POWER, MANUAL BACKUP (TWO FOLDERS ICON), AND AUTOMATIC BACKUP (CLOCK ICON)
BUTTONS VARY ACCORDING TO PRODUCT MODEL. VERIFY THEIR POSITIONS ON YOUR PRODUCT BEFORE USE.

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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. A new hard drive icon appears in the My Computer window for
PC users or on the desktop for Mac users. Your drive is preformatted as a single FAT32
partition and is now ready to use.
2. Press the button once again to turn off only the drive. The USB hub and memory card
reader (Media Center) are still active. If necessary, follow the procedures in “Removing
Media” on page 12 before proceeding.
3. The interface cable associated with the drive may now be disconnected safely from the
computer.
Note: If you press the Power button while an active window is open, you are prompted to
continue before powering down. To power off the drive when windows are open, press
and hold the Power/Safe Shutdown button for 4 seconds.
4. For the Media Center, proceed to “Using the 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader (Media
Center)” on page 11; otherwise, skip to page 13.
Formatting the Drive
Your WD Dual-option product is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for compatibility
with all Windows operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum file transfer of
4 GB. For more information about file formats and overcoming file size limitations, refer to
your operating system manual or visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for
answer ID 1053 for Windows 2000 or answer ID 1021 for Windows XP.
Macintosh users, see “Macintosh” on page 6 to reinitialize the drive to a Mac OS format.
WD Button Manager
The WD Button Manager controls dual-option backup functions. The icon in the system
tray (typically located on the bottom right corner of your desktop) is blue. When the drive is
powered off or disconnected, the icon disappears. If the drive has difficulty communicating
with the backup software, the icon becomes red.
NEW HARD DRIVE ICON
WD BUTTON MANAGER ICON

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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” on page 23.
Media Icons
In Windows, each media icon is represented by a drive letter in My Computer. In Macintosh,
two new icons appear on the desktop screen. Media icon names are as follows:
Slot 1 — CompactFlash Icon Slot 2 — 5-in-1 Icon
!CompactFlash Types I/II !Memory Stick
!Microdrive !Memory Stick PRO
!MultiMedia Card
!SD Card
!SmartMedia
COMPACTFLASH ICON
5-IN-1 ICON
SLOT 1
COMPACTFLASH TYPES I/II
MICRODRIVE
(COMPACTFLASH TYPE I SHOWN)
USING THE USB 2.0 HUB
(USB FLASH PEN DRIVE SHOWN)
SLOT 2
MEMORY STICK
MEMORY STICK PRO
MULTIMEDIA CARD
SD CARD
SMARTMEDIA
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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). Click the icon to access your data.
2. To safely remove the drive, be sure that all data is saved from the pen/drive onto your
computer, close any active windows or applications associated with the drive, and
carefully pull the drive from the USB hub.
Inserting Media
1. Find the correct slot for your memory card (see “Media Icons” on page 11) and insert it
until it clicks or secures into place.
Note: Do not force the card into the slot. If the card does not insert properly, you may
need to reinsert it with the gold connector end facing upward. When the card is properly
inserted, the media activity LED illuminates green.
2. Double-click the appropriate media icon (may be different from shown) in the My
Computer window (Windows) or on the desktop (Macintosh).
3. The next window displays data contained on the card/stick. If the card was directly
formatted or used by a digital camera, you may have to double-click a folder to access
its contents.
Removing Media
CAUTION: Failure to follow these steps before removing media may result in
corruption or loss of data.
1. Be sure that all data is saved from the memory card/stick onto your computer.
2. Close any active windows or applications associated with the card.
3. Windows: Open the My Computer window, right-click the media icon associated with
your card, and select Eject from the pop-up menu.
Macintosh: Drag and drop the media icon onto the Trash icon.
4. Slot 1 (CompactFlash Types I/II, Microdrive): Press the button to the right of the slot to
eject the card. If necessary, carefully pull the card from its slot.
Slot 2 (all other media types): Carefully pull the card from its slot.
Copying Media
For instructions to copy or back up memory cards manually, see page 20. To transfer or save
data from a card to your computer, use either of the following methods:
Drag and Drop
1. Locate or create a destination folder on your desktop.
2. Drag and drop data from the card into the destination folder.
Copy and Paste
1. From the media folder, go to the Edit menu and click Select All. In the same menu,
select Copy.
2. From the Edit menu, go to the destination folder and select Paste.

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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. Press the Manual Backup button (two folders 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 you press the Manual Backup button. Click Next.
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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. Make your choice and click Next.
Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of your operating system and
programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1270.
Mac OS X users: In the following window, select the types of files to back up. 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. If you
have multiple external drives connected, the drive on which the button was pressed is the
default destination.

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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.
Changing Your Manual Backup Settings
1. Press the Manual Backup button.
2. The wizard displays a summary of your existing choices and allows 10 seconds to either
accept the settings or click Modify to launch the wizard and change your settings.

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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. Click Next.
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. Make your choice and click Next.
Note: To create a backup that includes restoration of your operating system and
programs, visit support.wdc.com, click Knowledge Base, and search for answer ID 1270.