1. Kupu Whakataki
Thank you for choosing the Verbatim 500GB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable External Hard Drive. This device provides a high-speed, high-capacity storage solution, ideal for expanding your computer's storage or backing up important files. Its compact 2.5-inch form factor makes it highly portable, allowing you to carry your data wherever you go. This manual will guide you through the setup, operation, and maintenance of your new hard drive.
2. Nga korero haumaru
- Kaua e tukuna te taputapu ki te makuku, te wera nui, te ra tika ranei.
- A ape i te tuku, te tuku ranei i te taputapu ki nga paanga kaha.
- Kaua e ngana ki te wetewete, ki te whakatika ranei i te taputapu. Tirohia nga kaimahi ratonga whai tohu.
- Me whakarite kia tika te hau huri noa i te taputapu i te wa e mahi ana.
- Always safely eject the hard drive from your computer before disconnecting the USB cable to prevent data loss or corruption.
3. Ihirangi mokete
Manatokohia kei roto i to kete nga mea e whai ake nei:
- Verbatim 500GB Portable External Hard Drive
- Tauira USB

Whakaahua 3.1: Mua view of the Verbatim Portable Hard Drive packaging. The packaging displays the product name, capacity (500GB), USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, and an image of the black hard drive with a green accent band. It also highlights 'Eco Friendly Packaging' and 'Nero Backup Software'.
4. Hua Neke Atuview
The Verbatim Portable Hard Drive is a sleek, compact device designed for easy data storage and transfer. It features a durable casing and a standard USB port for connectivity.

Whakaahua 4.1: Runga view of the Verbatim Portable Hard Drive. The drive is black with a textured surface and features a distinctive green band across its width.
5. Whakaritenga Pūnaha
To use your Verbatim Portable Hard Drive, your computer must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Pūnaha Mahi: Windows (Windows 10, 8, 7) or Mac OS (Mac OS X 10.6 or higher)
- Tauranga USB: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (also compatible with USB 2.0 ports, but at reduced speeds)
6. Tatūnga me te Tāuta
The Verbatim Portable Hard Drive is designed for plug-and-play operation, requiring no additional drivers for most modern operating systems.
- Locate an available USB port on your computer. For optimal performance, use a USB 3.2 Gen 1 (or USB 3.0) port.
- Connect the small end of the provided USB cable to the USB port on the Verbatim Portable Hard Drive.
- Connect the larger end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.
- Your operating system should automatically detect and install the necessary drivers. The drive will appear as a new storage device in 'My Computer' (Windows) or 'Finder' (Mac OS).

Image 6.1: The Verbatim Portable Hard Drive with its USB cable connected, illustrating the connection point on the drive.
7. Nga Tohutohu Whakahaere
7.1 Whakawhiti Raraunga
Ina hono, ka taea e koe te whakawhiti files to and from the hard drive just like any other storage device:
- Tōia me te Whakataka: Patohia ka toia files or folders from your computer to the hard drive's icon, or vice versa.
- Tārua ka Whakapiri: Pāwhiri-matau ki runga files/folders, select 'Copy', then navigate to the desired location on the hard drive, right-click, and select 'Paste'.
7.2 Te Putanga Haumaru i te Puku
To prevent data corruption, always safely eject the hard drive before disconnecting it.
- Matapihi: Click the 'Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media' icon in the system tray, then select your Verbatim drive. Wait for the 'Safe to Remove Hardware' message.
- MacOS: Drag the hard drive icon from your desktop to the Trash, or right-click the icon and select 'Eject'.
8. Tiaki me te Tiaki
- Keep the hard drive clean by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid liquid cleaners.
- Store the drive in a cool, dry place away from magnetic fields.
- Regularly back up important data from the portable drive to another storage medium.
- Tirohia te hauora o te puku i ia wā mā te whakamahi i ngā taputapu whaipainga kōpae o tō pūnaha whakahaere.
9. Te Raru
| Raruraru | Rongoa pea |
|---|---|
| Kāore te puku i kitea e te rorohiko. |
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| Nga tere whakawhiti raraunga puhoi. |
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| Error message during file whakawhitinga |
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10. Whakatakotoranga
| Āhuahira | Taipitopito |
|---|---|
| Waitohu | Kupu kupu |
| Tau tauira | 53111 |
| Te Rokiroki Mamati | 500 GB |
| Tauwehe Puka Kopae Maama | 2.5 inihi |
| Momo Kōpae Mārō | Mechanical Hard Disk Drive (HDD) |
| Atanga | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (compatible with USB 2.0) |
| Tere Hurihuri | 5400 RPM |
| Max Data Transfer Speed | 5000 Mbit/s (5 Gbit/s) |
| Hangarau Hononga | USB |
| Pūrere Hototahi | Computers with Windows OS, Computers with Mac OS |
| Taumaha Tūemi | 220 g |
11. Pūtāhui me te Tautoko
Verbatim products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. For information regarding warranty coverage, technical support, or service, please refer to the official Verbatim webpaetukutuku, whakapā atu ranei ki ta raatau tautoko kaihoko. Puritia to riirii hoko hei tohu mo te hoko mo nga kereme whakamana.
Tautoko Aipurangi: Haerenga www.whakapapa.com mō ngā Pātai Auau, ngā tango taraiwa, me ngā taipitopito whakapā.





