Western Digital WD Essential USB 2.0 Install Guide

Quick Install Guide

WD Essential External USB Hard Drive

1 Getting Started

Kit Contents
					Power Cord
! WD Essential™ External USB 2.0* Hard Drive
					AC Adapter
! 6 ft. (1.8m) USB 2.0 certified cable
					AC Adapter Cord

!AC adapter and power cord

!Quick Install Guide

!	Two stands for vertical placement			Stands				USB 2.0 Cable
				Feet
! Four feet for horizontal placement
*USB 2.0 PCI adapter card or built-in USB 2.0 host is required for Hi-Speed USB
performance. USB 2.0 is highly recommended because of the significant reduction in
file transfer time compared to USB 1.1.
						Figure 1
System Requirements
Windows®		Macintosh®
!	Available USB port	!		Available USB port
!	Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP	!		Mac OS 9.2.2 or Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later

Note: For highest performance and reliability, WD recommends that you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Windows users, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. Mac users, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update.

2 Connecting the Drive

Note: For a single drive, WD recommends using the stands for vertical placement with the Power button on top for easy access. For stacking multiple drives, use the feet for horizontal placement

Installing the Stands for Vertical Placement

1.Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables.

2.Align the edge of a drive stand onto the side of the drive adjacent to the back (Figure 2).

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 maximum balance and stability.

4.Repeat this process for the other stand.

Removing the Stands

1.Power off the external hard drive 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 (Figure 2).

Install Stands

Remove Stands

Figure 2

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Installing the Feet for Horizontal Placement

1.Power off the external hard drive 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 hard drive 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 (Figure 3).

4.Repeat this process for the three remaining feet.

Connecting the Cables

Remove Feet

Figure 3

Note: If using Windows 98SE, you must install device drivers on your system before connecting the drive (see Section 3).

1.Connect the AC adapter cord to the DC power supply socket on the back of the drive (Figure 4).

2.Connect one end of the power cord to the AC adapter.

3.Connect the other end of the power cord to an electrical outlet.

4.Connect one end of the USB 2.0 cable to the USB 2.0 port on the back of the drive (Figure 4).

5.Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to an available USB port on your computer.

6.Press the Power button to turn on the drive (Figure 4). Your operating system automatically detects the external USB drive. The area surrounding the Power button illuminates green and flashes to indicate drive activity.

											Power Button
Kensington®		DC		Power
Security Slot
		Supply Socket
				USB 2.0 Cable		AC Adapter Cord
	USB 2.0 Port						USB 2.0 Cable to
							USB 2.0 Port on Computer

Figure 4

Note: Depending on your system configuration, your computer may attempt to boot from your WD USB drive. 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.

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