WD My Passport 1TB Portable External Hard Drive User Manual

Indledning

This manual provides essential instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting your WD My Passport 1TB Portable External Hard Drive. Please read this guide thoroughly to ensure optimal performance and data security.

Billede: Top view of the WD My Passport 1TB Portable External Hard Drive in black.

Pakkens indhold

Bekræft, at alle varer er til stede i din produktemballage:

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

Opsætningsinstruktioner

1. Tilslutning af drevet

1. Locate an available USB-A port on your computer (PC or laptop).
2. Connect the smaller 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 the USB-A port on your computer.
4. Drevet tændes automatisk og registreres af dit operativsystem.

Image: A black WD My Passport drive connected to a laptop via a USB cable, illustrating the connection process.

2. Initializing and Formatting (for specific needs)

The WD My Passport drive is pre-formatted for PC compatibility (exFAT or NTFS, depending on region/batch) and is generally ready for use upon connection. If you need to reformat the drive for specific operating systems (e.g., macOS Journaled) or partitioning, follow your operating system's disk management instructions. Reformatting will erase all data on the drive.

3. Installing WD Discovery Software

For enhanced features like backup and password protection, it is recommended to install the WD Discovery software. This software is typically pre-loaded on the drive or can be downloaded from the official WD support webwebsted.

• Open the drive in your computer's file Stifinder (Windows) eller Finder (macOS).
• Find og kør installationsprogrammet file (e.g., "WD Discovery.exe" for Windows or "WD Discovery.dmg" for macOS).
• Følg instruktionerne på skærmen for at fuldføre installationen.
• Upon installation, you can configure backup schedules and set up password protection for your drive.

Betjeningsvejledning

1. Overførsel Files

Du kan overføre filetil og fra dit My Passport-drev ved hjælp af standard træk-og-slip-metoder eller kopiér-indsæt-funktioner i dit operativsystems file leder.

• At kopiere files til drevet: Træk files or folders from your computer to the My Passport drive icon or an open folder on the drive.
• At kopiere files fra drevet: Træk files or folders from the My Passport drive to a location on your computer.

2. Using Backup Software

The WD Discovery software includes tools for automated backup. Once installed, launch the WD Discovery application to configure your backup settings.

• Vælg files and folders you wish to back up.
• Set a backup schedule (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly).
• The software will automatically back up your selected data to the My Passport drive according to your schedule.
• Ensure the drive is connected during scheduled backup times.

Image: A visual representation of the backup feature, showing a red My Passport drive with a circular arrow, symbolizing data backup.

3. Password Protection and Hardware Encryption

The WD My Passport drive supports password protection and hardware encryption to secure your data. This feature is managed through the WD Discovery software.

• Launch WD Discovery and navigate to the security settings for your drive.
• Create a strong password. Remember this password, as there is no recovery option if lost.
• Enable hardware encryption. This encrypts your data at the hardware level, providing robust security.
• The drive will require the password each time it is connected to a new computer or after a system restart.

Image: A graphic depicting password protection, featuring an open padlock icon and a blue My Passport drive, indicating secure access.

Opretholdelse

1. Safe Disconnection

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

• Windows: Right-click the drive icon in "This PC" or the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon in the taskbar, then select "Eject [Drive Name]".
• MacOS: Drag the drive icon from your desktop to the Trash, or click the Eject button next to the drive name in Finder.

2. Fysisk pleje

• Opbevar drevet i et rent og tørt miljø.
• Undgå at udsætte drevet for ekstreme temperaturer eller direkte sollys.
• Protect the drive from physical shocks or drops.
• Rengør ydersiden med en blød, tør klud. Brug ikke flydende rengøringsmidler.

Fejlfinding

Drev ikke fundet

• Sørg for, at USB-kablet er korrekt tilsluttet til både drevet og computeren.
• Prøv at tilslutte drevet til en anden USB-port på din computer.
• Test the drive with a different USB cable, if available.
• Restart your computer and reconnect the drive.
• Tjek din computers Diskhåndtering (Windows) eller Diskværktøj (macOS) for at se, om drevet genkendes, men ikke er tildelt et drevbogstav eller monteret.

Langsomme dataoverførselshastigheder

• Ensure you are using a SuperSpeed USB-A (USB 3.0/3.1) port on your computer for optimal performance. Connecting to a USB 2.0 port will result in slower speeds.
• Undgå at køre flere krævende applikationer under store file overførsler.
• Sørg for, at din computers drivere er opdaterede.

Glemt adgangskode

If you forget the password for your encrypted My Passport drive, there is no recovery method to access the data. The only option is to reformat the drive, which will erase all data. It is crucial to keep a record of your password in a secure location.

Yderligere assistance

For more detailed troubleshooting or technical support, please visit the official WD support webwebsted eller kontakt deres kundeservice.

Specifikationer

Image: The WD My Passport drive with its dimensions clearly labeled, highlighting its compact size.

Garanti og support

Begrænset garanti

Den bærbare eksterne harddisk WD My Passport leveres med en 3 års begrænset garanti. Please refer to the warranty documentation included with your product or visit the official WD webwebstedet for fuldstændige vilkår og betingelser.

Data Recovery Plans

Optional data recovery plans are available for purchase to provide additional protection for your data. These plans are separate from the product warranty and offer services for recovering data in case of drive failure. For more information, please visit the WD webwebstedet eller kontakt din forhandler.

• 2-årig datagendannelsesplan
• 3-årig datagendannelsesplan

Kundesupport

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

https://support.wdc.com