G-Technology G-DRIVE Q, G-DRIVE Q GDQ351TB, G-DRIVE Q GDQ3515TB, 913005-01 Installation Manual

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G-DRIVE Q Product Guide

G-DRIVE Q

Installation Guide

G-Technology Inc.

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]

P/N GDQ120307 RevA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

4. WHAT’S IN THE BOX

5. G-DRIVE Q OVERVIEW

6. INSTALLING G-DRIVE Q

6.1 Attaching the FireWire Cable and Power to G-DRIVE Q

6.2 Connecting G-DRIVE Q to your Computer

7. INITIALIZING G-DRIVE Q

7.1 Mac OSX (10.4)

7.2 Windows 2000/XP

7.3 Cross Platform use

8. UNMOUNTING/DISCONNECTING G-DRIVE Q

9. OPTIMIZING DATA TRANSFER RATES

10. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

11. LIMITED WARRANTY

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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing G-DRIVE Q from G-Technology, Inc.
(G-Tech)! G-DRIVE Q quad-interface external hard drives
offer the ultimate in flexibility by providing FireWire 400,
FireWire 800, USB 2.0 and eSATA ports all in a single unit.
G-DRIVE Q is the perfect high-performance solution for
storage intensive applications including audio/video editing,
digital photography, MP3 libraries and high-speed data back
up. The system features a fan-less cooling system and the
latest technology 7200 RPM SATA II hard drive with up to 32
MB of cache.

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The disk drive contained in your G-DRIVE Q is a delicate
electronic instrument and is susceptible to damage due to
excessive physical shock. Place the unit in a vented area away
from moisture or liquids. Please handle the unit with care. Do
not open the case. Doing so will void the warranty. If the

product is returned with damage caused by improper
handling, the warranty will be void and liability will rest with
the user.

3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
FireWire 800 equipped computer (9-pin connection)

• Mac OS X 10.2.4 or higher

• Windows 2000 or Windows XP

FireWire 400 equipped computer (4-pin or 6-pin connection)

• Mac OS 9.x or OS X

• Windows 2000 or Windows XP

USB equipped computer

• Mac OS 9.x or OS X

• Windows 2000 or Windows XP

eSATA equipped computer (add-inn adapter)

• Mac OS X 10.2.4 or higher

• Windows 2000 or Windows XP

4. WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Take a moment to ensure that the following items are
included in the box. If anything is missing, please call G-Tech
at [phone]. Please keep the shipping container and
packing materials. In the unlikely event that you need to

return G-DRIVE Q to us for any reason, you must use the
G-Tech shipping container. If the product is returned
damaged caused by improper packaging, the warranty will be
void and liability will rest with the user.

• G-DRIVE Q storage system

• Installation CD-ROM

• FireWire 400 (6-pin to 6-pin) cable

• FireWire 800 (9-pin to 9-pin) cable

• USB 2.0 cable

• eSATA cable

• External universal power supply