G-Technology 0G02428 User Manual
G DRIVE
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Portable USB Drive
PRODUCT MANUAL
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G DRIVE
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Welcome to G-DRIVE mobile USB
Table of Contents
Safety & General Use
Safety Precautions ................................................... 4
Backup Your Data .................................................... 5
About Your G-DRIVE mobile USB
Introduction .............................................................. 7
What’s in the Box .................................................... 8
System Requirements ............................................ 8
Overview of the Drive ........................................... 9
Easy Installation for Mac ....................................... 9
Disconnect the Drive ...........................................10
Table of Contents
Using Your Drive on Mac
Use with Time Machine .......................................12
Initialize Drive for Mac .........................................14
Restore the Drive Icon .........................................17
Reformat with Partitions .....................................19
Using Your Drive on Windows
Windows Use ...........................................................24
Cross Platform Use ................................................25
Support & Warranty 28
Technical Support .................................................29
Limited Warranty ...................................................30
Copyright ..................................................................32
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Safety & General Use
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Safety Precautions ......................................... p.4
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Backup Your Data .......................................... p.5
G DRIVE
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Safety & General Use
Safety Precautions
The G-DRIVE® mobile USB warranty may be void as a result of the failure to respect the
precautions listed here. If you detect a problem with your drive, please contact our
Technical Support department.
If the product is returned with damage caused by improper handling, the warranty will
be void and liability will rest with the user. Please read our Limited Warranty.
• Servicing: Your drive contains no user-serviceable parts. If it appears to be malfunctioning,
have it inspected by a qualied Technical Support representative.
Moisture: Place the device away from moisture or liquids. To reduce the risk of damage, do
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not expose this drive to rain or moisture. Do not use it in damp or wet conditions. Never place
objects containing liquids on the drive as they may spill into its openings.
Ventilation: Place the device in a vented area. The drive should never be placed near
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or over a radiator or heat source.
• Temperature: Do not expose this drive to temperatures outside the range of 5°C to 35°C
(41°F to 95°F); or to operational humidity beyond 5-80%, non-condensing, or non-operating
humidity beyond 10-90%, non-condensing. Avoid placing your drive near a source of heat,
or exposing it to sunlight (even through a window), or in an environment that is too cold or
humid.
• Physical Damage: Do not place heavy objects on the drive. Never use excessive force
on your drive.
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Backup Your Data
The disk drive contained in your G-DRIVE mobile USB device is a delicate electronic
instrument and is susceptible to damage due to excessive physical shock. Under no
circumstances will G-Technology® be held liable for the recovery or restoration of lost data.
Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a G-Technology drive is the sole
responsibility of the user.
Make two backups
To help prevent the loss of your data, we highly recommend that you keep TWO copies of
your data in separate storage locations. Keep one copy on your G-Technology drive. Keep a
second copy on your internal hard drive, another G-Technology drive, or a form of removable
storage media.
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About Your G-DRIVE mobile USB
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About Your G-DRIVE mobile USB
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Introduction ..................................................... p.7
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What’s in the Box .......................................... p.8
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System Requirements .................................. p.8
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Overview of the Drive ................................ p.9
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Easy Installation for Mac ............................ p.9
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Disconnect the Drive ................................... p.10
G DRIVE
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the G-DRIVE mobile USB from G-Technology.
G-DRIVE mobile USB hard drives are the ideal storage solutions for people on the go.
G-DRIVE mobile USB is the perfect compliment to any laptop or other portable computer.
Weighing in at less than 9 oz., the drive oers a stylish look with a heavy duty feel and is
perfect to store or backup your important documents, music, digital videos and digital
photo les.
The drive comes formatted for your Mac®, making it an easy plug-and-play storage device.
The drive is easy to back up since it ships ready for Time Machine®. You can also use the
drive on a Windows® computer or work cross-platform. See how here.
G-DRIVE mobile USB features a silent ‘fan-less’ design and an integrated cooling
system to ensure reliable operation and long life. It is bus powered, eliminating the need
for a bulky external AC power supply. Portability has never been so easy!
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About Your G-DRIVE mobile USB
What’s in the Box
The following items are included in the box:
• G-DRIVE mobile USB
• (1) USB 3.0 cable (2.0 compatible)
• Quick Install Guide
If any items are missing, please contact G-Technology at g-technology.com/support.
System Requirements
G-DRIVE mobile USB supports the folllowing Operating Systems. The drive is set up at
the factory for use with Mac OS® systems, and formatted as ‘HFS+ with Journaling’.
Mac: Mac OS 10.6 + and an available USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port.
Windows: Windows® 8, 7, Vista and XP® and an available USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port.
See how here.
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Overview of the Drive
This diagram shows the helpful features of your G-DRIVE mobile USB. A Power & Activity
LED is on the front of the unit, along with a USB port.
The Activity light will glow when power is applied via the USB port. It will ash brighter
as data is transferred to or from the hard drive.
Easy Installation for Mac
G-DRIVE mobile USB easily attaches to your computer via a USB cable. Simply plug
the small end of the cable into the drive and the large end of the cable into a free USB
connector on your computer. The drive will automatically mount on the desktop if you
are running Mac OS. (For Mac OS 10.7 and above, you must have the ‘external drive’
box selected within the Finder Preferences window in order for external hard drives to
appear on your desktop)
No AC power supply is necessary. The drive is bus powered to eliminate the need to
carry around an external AC power supply to use the drive.
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About Your G-DRIVE mobile USB
Disconnect the Drive
A great feature of G-DRIVE mobile USB is its ability to be connected and disconnected
while your computer is running. To prevent failures and/or data loss, it is important to
follow the steps below when disconnecting or ‘unmounting’ the the drive from your
computer.
1. Before powering down and disconnecting the drive, unmount the system by
simply dragging the G-DRIVE mobile USB icon to the trash located in the dock.
Keyboard shortcut: Select the drive icon and hit Command+E.
2. It is safe to remove the drive from your system when the drive icon is no longer
present on your desktop.
Helpful links
• To use G-DRIVE mobile USB on Windows, go to Windows Use.
• To use G-DRIVE mobile USB on Mac
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and Windows, go to Cross Platform Use.
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