User manual WESTERN DIGITAL EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE USB 1.1 INSTALL GUIDE

[. . . ] · USB Backward Compatibility: All current computer systems that have existing USB 1. 1 ports can be used with Western Digital's USB 2. 0 external hard drive. A USB 2. 0 PCI adapter card is required for USB 2. 0 Hi-Speed performance--up to 40 times faster than USB 1. 1 in data transfer rates. · Record Serial Number: Located on the bottom of the external hard drive, the serial number is used for setup and technical support purposes. USB 2. 0 Port Power Supply Socket Power LED (Green) Access LED (Red) Select and highlight USB Mass Storage Device from the list, then click Stop. [. . . ] A hard drive icon named "WDC_USB2" will display on the desktop, Western Digital recommends that you reinitialize the drive using the Apple Disk Utility for improved functionality in subsequent connections. Your newly formatted Western Digital USB 2. 0 external hard drive is now ready to use. Appendix USB 2. 0 Information: Frequently Asked Questions What is USB Hi-Speed?What will happen if a USB 2. 0 device is plugged into a USB 1. 1 port or hub?If connected to USB 1. 1 port or hub, the USB 2. 0 device will operate at the USB 1. 1 full speed of up to 12 Mbps (megabits per second). Although USB 1. 1 cables should work with USB 2. 0 devices, it is recommended that USB 2. 0 certified cables be used with USB 2. 0 peripherals and USB 2. 0 PCI adapter cards. 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. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Windows Me/2000/XP 1. After following all the steps on page 2 and connecting the USB 2. 0 cable to the computer, Windows will automatically detect the device as a "USB Mass Storage Device" and install the drivers. 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. 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 UL-Standard 1950, Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment (File E101559). CE Compliance For Europe Verified to comply with EN55022 for RF Emissions and EN50082-1 for Generic Immunity, as applicable. Transfer Rate 480 Mbps (High speed) 12 Mbps (Full speed) 1. 5 Mbps (Low speed) USB 1. 1 -- X X USB 2. 0 X X X 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. 7651 in Europe. If it is determined that the Product may be defective, you will be given a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and instructions for Product return. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]