Fantom GFP2000Q3, GFP4000Q3, GFP3000Q3, GF3000QU3, GF1000QU3 User manual
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Installation Guide
FCC Compliance Statements
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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Thank you for choosing Fantom Drives! Your Fantom Drives
G-Force Megadisk has been built to the highest standard of quality
and workmanship and, when used according to the instructions
in this guide, will provide years of trouble-free operation. We at
Fantom Drives take great pride in bringing personal satisfaction to
each of our customers.
Your Fantom Drives' disk drive is compatible with all USB-capable
Apple Macintosh computers running Apple® Mac® OS 10.5
(or greater) and PC-Compatible computers running Microsoft®
Windows ® Vista, Seven, 8, and Windows Server® 2003/2008.
Contents
to returning the Product to Fantom Drives. Fantom Drives is not liable
for any loss or damage to these items.
Introduction ............................................................ 3
Parts & Accessories List .......................................... 4
System Requirements ............................................. 5
FireWire and USB 2.0 Compared.............................. 6
Fantom Drives External Hard Drive at a Glance .......... 7
Precautions............................................................. 8
Connecting the Drive to Your Computer ..................... 9
Formatting Your Fantom Drives External Hard Drive . 10
Formatting the Drive in Mac OS X ............................ 10
Formatting the Drive in Windows ............................. 11
How to safely dismount and turn off your
Fantom Drives External Hard Drive ......................... 12
Troubleshooting /
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ........................ 13
Warranty ............................................................ 18
Contact Information .............................................. BC
This limited warranty does not cover: (1) any consumables (such as
batteries) supplied with this product; cosmetic damages; damage or
loss to any software programs, data or removable storage media; or
damage due to the Product such as but not limited to excessive heat
or humidity, or modifications of this Product; (2) improper installation,
operation, testing or maintenance of this Product; (3) power failure or
connection to improper voltage supply; or; (4) attempted repair by any
party other than Fantom Drives. This Warranty does not apply when
the malfunction results from the use of this Product in conjunction with
accessories, products or ancillary or peripheral equipment, or where it
is determined by Fantom Drives that there is no fault with this Product
itself.
This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has
been altered or removed from the Product.
Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive
remedy of the consumer. Fantom Drives shall not be liable for any
incidental or consequential damages for breach of any express or
implied warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability or any
other legal theory related to this product. Such damage include, but are
not limited to, loss of profits, loss of data, loss of use of the product
or any associated equipment, down time and purchaser’s time. Except
to the extend prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is
limited in duration of this warranty.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long on implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific rights; you may have other rights
which vary from state to state.
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One Year
Limited Warranty
Fantom Drives warrants this product (the “Product”) against defects in
material or workmanship as follows:
1. LABOR: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of
purchase from Fantom Drives or its authorized relseller, Fantom Drives
will repair defective Product (or, at its option, replace with a new or
recertified product) at no charge. After this 1 year period, you must
pay for all labor charges.
2. PARTS: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase
from Fantom Drives or its authorized reseller, Fantom Drives will supply,
at no charge, new or rebuilt replacement parts in exchange for defective
parts of this Product. Any replacement parts will be warranted for
the remainder of the original warranty period or ninety (90) days from
installation by Fantom Drives. All exchanged parts replaced under this
warranty will become the property of Fantom Drives.
This warranty only covers the hardware components packaged with the
Product. This warranty does not cover any software contained in, or
included with, the Product; any such software is provided “AS IS”. Please
refer to any documentation included with the software for your rights
and obligations with respect to the software.
This warranty extends only to you, the original purchaser. It is not
transferable to any one who subsequently purchases the Product from you.
Introduction
Welcome, and thank you for purchasing G-Force Quad
Interface Hard Disk from Fantom Drives.
In photos and illustrations in this guide, The following alert
symbols are used in this guide:
This signifies important
information for ALL users.
This signifies important information for eSATA users.
The G-Force Quad Hard Disk can only sustain one connection
type at any given time; the drive will appear as an eSATA
device when connected via eSATA, a FireWire device when
connected via FireWire, and as a USB device if the USB
cable is connected.
USB 3.0 compatibility with USB 2.0
USB 3.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 2.0 and
USB 1.1. However, if you connect the drive to an earlier USB
standard port, it will operate at that port's specified speed.
This signifies important information for USB 2.0 users.
This signifies important information for FireWire users.
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale (which is evidence that
the Product is within the warranty period) must be presented to obtain
warranty service.
To obtain warranty service you must take the Product, or deliver the
Product freight prepaid, in either it’s original packaging, or in a package
that provides the Product with a degree of protection equivalent to
that of the original packaging, to Fantom Drives. Items shipped with
insufficient packaging will void the item's warranty, and may be rejected
for service.
Fantom Drives is not responsible for any damage to, or loss of, any
programs, data, or other information stored on any media or any part
of any Product serviced hereunder. Be sure to remove all features,
parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty prior
System Requirements
• G5/Intel or newer Mac running Mac OS X 10.5 or newer
• 1.8 GHz Pentium 4 class PC or faster CPU running
Windows® Vista® or newer
• An available eSATA Port or
• An available USB 2.0 or 3.0 port or
• An available FireWire 400 port or
• An available FireWire 800 port
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