WD Elements 1TB Portable External Hard Drive

1. Pengenalan

Thank you for choosing the WD Elements 1TB Portable External Hard Drive. This device provides reliable, high-capacity storage for your important files, photos, videos, and music. Designed for ease of use, it offers fast data transfer speeds with USB 3.0 connectivity.

This manual will guide you through the setup process, explain how to operate your drive, provide maintenance tips, and offer solutions for common issues. For optimal performance, please read these instructions carefully before using your device.

2. Kandungan Pakej

Sila sahkan bahawa semua item terdapat dalam pakej anda:

• WD Elements Portable External Hard Drive
• USB Cable (compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0)
• Panduan Pemasangan Pantas

3. Persediaan

3.1 Menyambungkan Pemacu

To connect your WD Elements portable hard drive:

1. Locate the USB port on your computer. For best performance, use a USB 3.0 port.
2. Connect the small end of the provided USB cable to the USB port on the WD Elements drive.
3. Sambungkan hujung kabel USB yang lebih besar ke port USB yang tersedia pada komputer anda.

The drive will automatically power on and should be recognized by your operating system.

An image showing the sleek, black WD Elements 1TB portable external hard drive. The WD logo and 'WD Elements' text are visible on the top left corner of the device.

3.2 Pemformatan Awal

The WD Elements drive comes pre-formatted for use with Windows operating systems. If you are a Windows user, the drive is ready to use out of the box.

Untuk Pengguna Mac: To ensure the drive can be read and written to by both PC and Mac, or to use it with Apple's Time Machine, it must be reformatted. You can format the drive to ExFAT (for cross-platform compatibility) or HFS+J (for Mac-specific features like Time Machine).

To reformat the drive on a Mac:

1. Connect the WD Elements drive to your Mac.
2. Buka Utiliti Cakera (Aplikasi > Utiliti > Utiliti Cakera).
3. Select the WD Elements drive from the sidebar.
4. Klik pada Padam butang.
5. Pilih a Nama for the drive.
6. Pilih a Format (e.g., ExFAT or Mac OS Extended (Journaled) / HFS+J).
7. Pilih a Skim (e.g., GUID Partition Map).
8. klik Padam untuk mengesahkan. Note: This will delete all data on the drive.

Alternatively, Mac users can download the WD Drive Utilities software from the Western Digital support website for formatting and other drive management tasks.

4. Mengendalikan Pemacu

4.1 Pemindahan Data

Once connected and recognized, your WD Elements drive will appear as a removable storage device on your computer. You can drag and drop files to and from the drive, or use copy/paste functions.

• Windows: The drive will appear under 'This PC' or 'My Computer'.
• Mac: The drive will appear on your desktop or in the Finder sidebar under 'Locations'.

The USB 3.0 interface allows for rapid data transfer. Transfer speeds will vary depending on your computer's hardware, operating system, and the size and type of filesedang dipindahkan.

4.2 Keserasian

The WD Elements drive is compatible with Windows 8.1 or Windows 10. It can be reformatted for use with Mac OS.

5. Penyelenggaraan

To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your WD Elements drive:

• Ejection Selamat: Always safely eject the drive from your computer before disconnecting the USB cable. This prevents data corruption.
• Penjagaan Fizikal: Handle the drive with care. Avoid dropping it or exposing it to extreme temperatures, moisture, or strong magnetic fields.
• Pembersihan: Gunakan kain lembut dan kering untuk membersihkan bahagian luar pemacu. Jangan gunakan pembersih cecair atau pelarut.
• Storan: When not in use, store the drive in a cool, dry place.

6. Penyelesaian masalah

6.1 Pemanduan Tidak Dikenali

• Pastikan kabel USB disambungkan dengan selamat ke kedua-dua pemacu dan komputer.
• Cuba sambungkan pemacu ke port USB lain pada komputer anda.
• Test the drive with a different USB cable, if available.
• Mulakan semula komputer anda.
• If using a Mac, ensure the drive is formatted correctly for Mac OS (see Section 3.2).

6.2 Kelajuan Pemindahan Perlahan

• Pastikan anda disambungkan ke port USB 3.0 pada komputer anda. Port USB 2.0 akan menyebabkan kelajuan lebih perlahan.
• Tutup sebarang aplikasi yang tidak diperlukan berjalan di latar belakang yang mungkin menggunakan sumber sistem.
• Check your computer's drivers for USB ports and update them if necessary.
• Ensure the drive is not excessively fragmented (for Windows users, run Disk Defragmenter).

6.3 Rasuah Data

• Sentiasa keluarkan pemacu dengan selamat sebelum memutuskan sambungannya.
• Run a disk check utility (e.g., 'chkdsk' on Windows, Disk Utility's 'First Aid' on Mac) to identify and repair errors.
• Ensure your computer's operating system is up to date.

7. Spesifikasi

8. Maklumat Waranti

Produk ini disertakan dengan waranti pengeluar bagi 2 tahun. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims. For detailed warranty terms and conditions, refer to the documentation included with your product or visit the official Western Digital webtapak.

9. Sokongan

For further assistance, technical support, or to download the latest drivers and software (such as WD Drive Utilities), please visit the official Western Digital support webtapak:

https://support.wdc.com/

You may also find helpful resources and FAQs on their webtapak.