Brugermanual til WD My Passport bærbar ekstern harddisk

Indledning

The WD My Passport portable external hard drive provides reliable and convenient storage for your digital life. Designed for portability and ease of use, it allows you to store, organize, and share your photos, videos, music, and documents securely. This manual will guide you through the setup, operation, and maintenance of your My Passport drive.

Image: The WD My Passport portable external hard drive in black, showcasing dens elegante design.

Hvad er der i æsken

Bekræft at alle varer er til stede i pakken:

• Bærbar My Passport-harddisk
• SuperSpeed ​​USB-A-kabel (5 Gbps)
• Software til enhedsadministration og backup med adgangskodebeskyttelse (download og installation kræves)
• Hurtig startvejledning

Opsætning

Tilslutning af drevet

1. Locate an available USB port on your computer (USB 3.0 or USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 recommended for optimal performance).
2. Connect the small end of the SuperSpeed USB-A cable to the USB port on your My Passport drive.
3. Connect the larger end of the SuperSpeed USB-A cable to a USB port on your computer.
4. The drive will be automatically detected by your operating system.

Image: The My Passport drive connected to a laptop, demonstrating its USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (5Gbps) compatibility.

Initial Software Installation (Optional but Recommended)

Your My Passport drive comes with software for device management, backup, and password protection. While the drive is plug-and-play for basic storage, installing the software enhances its capabilities.

1. Open the My Passport drive from "My Computer" (Windows) or "Finder" (macOS).
2. Locate and run the installer application (e.g., "WD Discovery.exe" for Windows or "WD Discovery.dmg" for macOS).
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the software installation. This software includes tools for backup and security.

Image: Illustration of the included backup software, which can be set to run automatically.

Betjening af drevet

Overfører Files

Once connected, your My Passport drive functions like any other external storage device. You can drag and drop files, kopier og indsæt, eller brug dit operativsystems file management tools to transfer data.

• Kopiering Files: Vælg files or folders you wish to transfer from your computer, right-click (or Ctrl-click on Mac) and select "Copy". Then, navigate to the My Passport drive, right-click in an empty area, and select "Paste".
• Dragging and Dropping: Open both the source folder on your computer and the My Passport drive folder. Drag the desired files or folders from the source to the My Passport drive.

Brug af backupsoftware

The included software allows you to set up automatic backups of your important data. Refer to the software's help documentation for detailed instructions on configuring backup schedules and selecting specific files eller mapper.

Password Protection and Hardware Encryption

For enhanced security, the My Passport drive supports 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection. This feature is managed through the installed WD software.

1. Open the WD software application.
2. Navigate to the security or password protection section.
3. Follow the prompts to set a password for your drive. Remember this password, as it is crucial for accessing your encrypted data.

Image: Visual representation of password protection and 256-bit AES hardware encryption for the drive.

Social Media and Cloud Storage Integration

The WD software may offer features to connect to social media and cloud storage services, allowing you to easily import and back up content from these platforms to your My Passport drive. Consult the software's documentation for specific instructions on these integrations.

Image: A person interacting, with the My Passport drive visible, illustrating its "Social friendly" connectivity to social media and cloud storage.

Opretholdelse

Sikker fjernelse

Always safely eject the My Passport drive before disconnecting it from your computer to prevent data corruption.

• Windows: Click the "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" icon in the system tray, then select your My Passport drive.
• MacOS: Drag the My Passport drive icon from the desktop or Finder sidebar to the Trash icon, or right-click (or Ctrl-click) the drive icon and select "Eject".

Fysisk pleje

• Opbevar drevet i et rent og tørt miljø.
• Undgå at udsætte drevet for ekstreme temperaturer eller direkte sollys.
• Do not drop or subject the drive to strong impacts, as this can damage the internal components.
• Rengør ydersiden med en blød, tør klud. Brug ikke flydende rengøringsmidler.

Image: The My Passport drive highlighting its slim design and compact dimensions (4.22" x 2.95"), fitting easily in the palm of a hand.

Fejlfinding

Drev ikke fundet

• Sørg for, at USB-kablet er korrekt tilsluttet til både drevet og computeren.
• Prøv en anden USB-port på din computer.
• Prøv et andet USB-kabel (hvis det er tilgængeligt).
• Genstart din computer.
• Check your computer's Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS) to see if the drive is recognized but not assigned a drive letter or mounted.

Langsomme overførselshastigheder

• Sørg for, at du er tilsluttet en USB 3.0-port (eller højere) på din computer. USB 2.0-porte vil resultere i betydeligt langsommere hastigheder.
• Undgå at køre flere krævende applikationer under store file overførsler.
• Sørg for, at din computers drivere er opdaterede.

Glemt adgangskode

If you forget your password for an encrypted drive, you may lose access to your data. WD software typically provides a password hint or recovery option during setup. If no recovery option was configured, data recovery may not be possible without the correct password.

Specifikationer

Garanti og support

Begrænset garanti

The WD My Passport drive comes with a 3-year limited warranty. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims. For full terms and conditions, refer to the warranty information provided in the Quick Start Guide or visit the official WD support webwebsted.

Image: An icon indicating a 3-year limited warranty for peace of mind.

Kundesupport

For technical assistance, product registration, or to download the latest software and drivers, please visit the official Western Digital support webwebsted:

https://support.wdc.com

You can also find FAQs and community forums on the support site.