WD My Passport for Mac Portable External Hard Drive User Manual

1. 서론

The WD My Passport for Mac is a portable external hard drive designed for seamless integration with macOS environments. It offers reliable storage for your digital content, including photos, videos, music, and documents. This drive is pre-formatted for Mac and compatible with Apple's Time Machine backup software, providing a secure and convenient solution for data management and protection.

A black WD My Passport for Mac portable external hard drive, showcasing its sleek design with a textured bottom half and a smooth top half featuring the WD logo.

2. 패키지 내용

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• WD My Passport for Mac 휴대용 외장 하드 드라이브
• USB-C to USB Micro-B cable
• USB-A to USB Micro-B cable (compatible with USB 2.0)
• WD Discovery software (pre-loaded on drive)
• 빠른 시작 가이드

The retail packaging for the WD My Passport for Mac portable external hard drive, displaying product features such as USB-C/USB-A compatibility, 4TB capacity, 3-year warranty, and WD Security.

3. 설정

The WD My Passport for Mac is designed for straightforward setup. It comes pre-formatted for macOS, eliminating the need for initial formatting before use.

3.1 드라이브 연결

1. 맥 컴퓨터에서 사용 가능한 USB 포트를 찾으세요.
2. Select the appropriate cable: use the USB-C to USB Micro-B cable for USB-C ports, or the USB-A to USB Micro-B cable for standard USB-A ports.
3. Connect the Micro-B end of the cable to the port on the WD My Passport drive.
4. Connect the other end of the cable (USB-C or USB-A) to your Mac's USB port.
5. The drive will power on automatically via the USB connection and should appear on your desktop or in Finder.

측면 view of the WD My Passport for Mac portable external hard drive, highlighting the USB Micro-B port and a small LED indicator light on its edge.

3.2 초기 소프트웨어 설치 (선택 사항)

The drive includes WD Discovery software. While not strictly necessary for basic storage, it can be used to manage drive settings, including password protection and diagnostics. You can choose to install this software from the drive's contents if desired. For optimal performance with Time Machine, some users prefer to disable the drive's internal sleep timer via WD Drive Utilities (available through WD Discovery) to prevent backup interruptions.

4. 사용 설명서

4.1 Using with Apple Time Machine

The WD My Passport for Mac is fully compatible with Apple's Time Machine for automatic backups.

1. Connect the WD My Passport drive to your Mac.
2. When prompted, select the drive as your Time Machine backup disk. If not prompted, go to System Settings (or System Preferences) > General > Time Machine.
3. Click 'Add Backup Disk' and select your WD My Passport drive.
4. Time Machine will begin backing up your Mac automatically.

4.2 데이터 전송

전송하려면 files, simply drag and drop them to and from the My Passport drive icon on your desktop or within Finder, similar to any other folder or drive.

The WD My Passport for Mac portable external hard drive connected via a USB cable to a MacBook, placed on a wooden desk alongside a cup of tea and notebooks, demonstrating its use in a typical workspace.

4.3 암호 보호 및 하드웨어 암호화

The drive supports password protection with hardware encryption for enhanced data security. This feature can be enabled and managed using the WD Security software, which is part of the WD Discovery suite. Follow the on-screen instructions within the software to set up and manage your password.

5. 유지관리

Proper maintenance ensures the longevity and reliability of your WD My Passport drive.

• 안전한 연결 해제: Always eject the drive from your Mac's desktop or Finder before physically disconnecting the USB cable to prevent data corruption.
• 신체 관리: Keep the drive in a clean, dry environment. Avoid extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, and physical shocks.
• 소프트웨어 업데이트: Periodically check the Western Digital support website for firmware or software updates for your drive.
• Sleep Timer Management: If experiencing issues with Time Machine backups, consider using the WD Drive Utilities software (via WD Discovery) to disable the drive's internal sleep timer. This can prevent the drive from entering a low-power state during critical operations.

6. 문제 해결

If you encounter issues with your WD My Passport for Mac, consider the following:

• 드라이브가 인식되지 않음:
  • USB 케이블이 드라이브와 Mac에 제대로 연결되어 있는지 확인하십시오.
  • Try a different USB port on your Mac.
  • 다른 USB 케이블을 사용해 보세요.
  • Mac을 다시 시작합니다.
  • Check Disk Utility (Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility) to see if the drive is detected but not mounted.
• Time Machine Backup Issues:
  • Verify that the drive's sleep timer is not interfering with backups. Consider disabling it via WD Drive Utilities.
  • Ensure your Mac's Time Machine settings are correctly configured to use the WD My Passport drive.
• 느린 성능:
  • Ensure you are using a USB 3.0 or USB-C port for optimal transfer speeds.
  • 대용량 데이터 전송 중에는 부하가 큰 여러 애플리케이션을 동시에 실행하지 마십시오.

For further assistance, refer to the WD support web사이트를 방문하거나 고객 서비스에 문의하세요.

7. 사양

An image illustrating the physical dimensions of the WD My Passport for Mac portable external hard drive, showing its length, width, and thickness in both millimeters and inches.

8. 보증 및 지원

The WD My Passport for Mac Portable External Hard Drive comes with a 3-year manufacturer's limited warranty. For detailed warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the documentation included with your product or visit the official Western Digital support web대지.

For technical support, product registration, and access to drivers or software updates, please visit the Western Digital support portal. You can find contact information and frequently asked questions on their web대지.