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1. restoring your icon your G DRIVE mobile USB is ready for use Using G DRIVE mobile USB with Time Machine G DRIVE mobile USB is a perfect candidate to use with Apple Time Machine Time Machine provides automatic backup for your crucial files The following steps will guide you in setting up the G DRIVE mobile USB with Time Machine Format the drive as Mac OS Extended Journaled as described in Reformatting for Mac OS X here After the drive is reinitialized you should see the following dialog box Click the Use as Backup Disk button Do you want to use G DRIVE mobile USB to back up with Time Machine Time Machine keeps an up to date copy of everything on your Mac It rot only keeps a spare copy of every fle t remembers how your system looked so you an revisit your Vac at it appeared n the past 5 Cancel Use as Backup Disk G DRIVE mobile USB If the dialog box did not launch go to the Apple Menu gt System Preferences and click on the Time Machine icon The Time Machine pane of System Preferences will then launch and be automatically switched to on Time Machine Name G DRIVE mobile Usa Available 499 32 G of 499 76 GB Oldest Backup Select Disk atest Backup Options Next Backup 106 seconds Time Machine keeps Houry backups forthe past z hour Dally backups fr the past month Weeki backups for all previous months Time Machine OFF WE ON pcs bcs cle an yo2. 3 If you want to prevent the recovery of the disk s erased cata click Security Options To prevent the recovery of previously deleted files without erasing the volume select a volume in the list on the left and dick Erase Free Space 3 Choose the Format Set the format to Mac OS Extended Journaled if you OM intend to use G DRIVE mobile USB for Time Machine or to create a separate bootable installation of OS X For best performance and for media storage set the Format to Mac OS Extended Click on the Format menu C Erase Free Space Security Options Erase to change it to Mac OS Extended G DRIVE mobile USB 4 Clickthe Erase Button in the lower corner of the window Are you sure you want to erase the partition G DRIVE mobile USB Erasing a partition deletes all the data on that partition but does not affect other partitions on the 1 Select the disk or velume in the list on the left Sure 2 Specify a format and name To prevent the recovery of previously deleted files without erasing the volume selecta volume in the list on the left and click Erase Free Space Te erase all data on a disk or volume 5 Click on the Erase button to continue A progress bar in the lower right corner of the window will show you the progress of the disk s reformatting Erasing Volume ES Erase Free mace Security Options After reinitializing the G DRIVE mobile USB the icon for the G
3. DRIVE mobile USB 5 A dialog box will launch after clicking the button has been erased You can restore it WARNING THIS NEXT STEP WILL ERASE ALL DATA ON Restore the icon by doing the following YOUR DRIVE 1 Go to the G Tech website and G DRIVE download the icon package Click here mobile USB to download the package 2 Once downloaded select the icon for the G DRIVE mobile USB in the G Tech Icons disk G DRIVE mobile USB eoo CiC Tech cons otis Bl mantos Ho gt maces search ror DRIVE Mabie Gf CEDRYEMODIEUSS conem w Press Command C to copy the icon 4 Select the G DRIVE mobile USB FireWire icon on the Desktop and press Command 1 w Select the FireWire Icon in the Get Info window left 28 0 6 L G DRIVE mobile USB Info Cees RI cioe Vicio C DRIVE mobile Usa Modified Today 356 PM Modified Today 4 06 PM T Genera T canera Kind Volume Created Today 406 PM Moslfed Today 408 7 omar Mac Cs Extended Capacity 459 7668 Available 499 36 GB Used 405 8 M on disk 405 819 392 pyres ing Volume Created Today 3 52 PM t Used 405 2 MB on disk 405 925 888 bytes Leth eu ee ee bei See eee es 6 Press Command V to paste the icon into the Get Info window right The icon for your G DRIVE mobile USB has now been restored gt You can now close the Get Info window G DRIVE After reinitializing the drive and mobile USB
4. DRIVE mobile USB or if the G DRIVE mobile USB needs maintenance please contact G Technology Technical Support via one of the following ways Telephone 310 449 4599 Fax 310 449 4670 11 G DRIVE mobile USB E mail support g technology com Internet http www g technology com When contacting Technical Support make sure to be in front of your computer and have the following information readily available Your G DRIVE mobile USB serial number on bottom of unit Operating system and version Computer brand and model Amount of memory installed Other devices attached to your computer Thank you for purchasing G DRIVE mobile USB If you have any comments or questions about this manual or the product please call 310 449 4599 or send an email to support g technology com Limited Warranty chi Global Storage Technologies Hitachi GST including G Technology by Hitachi Limited Warranty for External Hard Disk Drives What does this limited warranty cover This Limited Warranty applies to new Hitachi GST external storage products purchased from an authorized Hitachi GST dealer by the original purchase for normal use and not for resale Hitachi GST warrants that a covered product is free from defects in materials and workmanship with the exceptions stated below How long does limited warranty coverage last This limited warranty lasts for 1 year 2 years 3 years or 5 years or a fixed period from dat
5. G DRIVE mobile USB in the Americas EMEA and the following Asia Pacific countries and jurisdictions Australia Hong Kong Japan New Zealand South Korea and Taiwan Contact Hitachi for further information Hitachi shall not be liable to third parties for unauthorized use of Hitachi trademarks One gigabyte GB is equal to one billion bytes and one terabyte TB equals 1 000 GB one trillion bytes Accessible capacity will vary from the stated capacity due to formatting and partitioning of the hard drive the computer s operating system and other factors For G Technology by Hitachi products less than 1T8 One gigabyte GB is equal to one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity will vary depending on the operating environment and formatting 14
6. USB will mount on the OS X desktop right out of the box If it becomes necessary to re format G DRIVE mobile USB follow the instructions below For Mac OS X installations see below For Windows XP Vista 7 installations go here http www g technology support windows For cross platform use go here Reformatting for Mac OS X You ll first need to open Apple Disk Utility in order to initialize the disk for Mac OS X Apple Disk Utility is in the Utilities Folder located in the Applications Folder on the Macintosh HD or press Shift Command U to open the Utilities folder A window like the following will appear G DRIVE mobile USB will be displayed in the left hand column ane conve mobie uss 5 FEER 0 w EP mie Mm unmount ems erani Eomaia tewinage comen mabe ge MATSHITADVD RU ES 4 Oie bane rme s U U UOU Mowe Peint svale laenati mande LSS Cagney 4099 76 CHO 762 388 128 meter por eue 1 Select G DRIVE mobile USB by clicking on the drive icon in the left hand column as shown Information about G DRIVE mobile USB will be displayed at the bottom of the window G DRIVE mobile USB 2 Select the Erase tab to view the formatting options By default the Format is set to Mac OS Extended Journaled as indicated in the Format category Cirsa Wase RAID Restore To erase all data on a disk or volume 1 Select the disk or volume in the list on the left 2 Specify a format and name
7. 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 This drive is the perfect compliment for your Apple MacBook Weighing in at less than 9 oz G DRIVE mobile USB offers a stylish look with a heavy duty feel Up to 500 GB of storage space is available to store or backup your important System Requirements documents MP3s digital video or digital photo files USB 2 0 operation Mac OS X 103 or higher Back up all those files on your MacBook Windows XP Vista Windows 7 automatically The G DRIVE mobile USB is Time Machine ready right out of the box The drive features a silent fan less design and an integrated cooling system to ensure reliable operation and long life What s in the Box Note Take a moment to ensure that the following items are included in the box G DRIVE mobile USB G DRIVE mobile USB G DRIVE mobile USB drive USB 2 0 USB 2 0 cable If anything is missing please call G Tech at 310 449 4599 For more details on this click here G DRIVE mobile USB Overview Note the various features of the G DRIVE mobile USB A Power and Activity LED is on the front of the unit while a USB 2 0 port is on the rear Power and Activity LED Aluminum Housing USB 2 0 Port Attention Mac OS X Users G
8. DRIVE mobile USB is set up at the factory for use with Mac OS X systems If you are running a Mac OS X G DRIVE mobile USB will mount on the OS X desktop right out of the box If it becomes necessary to re format G DRIVE mobile USB for Mac OS X go here Attention Windows Users G DRIVE mobile USB must be formatted for the My Windows Operating System before using the G DRIVE mobile USB For more information about using the G DRIVE mobile USB for Windows XP Vista 7 use please visit http www g technology support windows Attention Cross Platform Users G DRIVE mobile USB can be used on both Mac and PC systems by formatting the drive FAT32 There are some limitations when using FAT 32 Alternatively you can install software on the Windows machine such as MacDrive which will allow you to mount Mac formatted drives on your PC Av For more information about using the G DRIVE mobile USB for cross platform use go here G DRIVE mobile USB Installing G DRIVE mobile USB G DRIVE mobile USB attaches to your computer via a USB 2 0 port The G DRIVE mobile USB has a single USB port at the rear of the drive see below Connect the drive with the enclosed cable and then power up your MacBook The drive will automatically mount on the desktop Note No AC power supply is necessary G DRIVE mobile USB G DRIVE mobile USB is set up at the factory for use with Mac OS X systems If you are running Mac OS X G DRIVE mobile
9. ER THAN BODILY INJURY INCLUDING DEATH AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY 2 LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO YOUR DATA OR 3 SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS EVEN IF INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION OF LIABILITY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU How do local laws apply THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION G Technology a division of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Tel 310 449 4599 Fax 310 449 4670 support g technology com G Technology y Hitachi G Technology by Hitachi Global Storage Technologies 2010 All rights reserved G DRIVE G RAID G SAFE and G SPEED are registered trademarks of G Technology by Hitachi GST Apple Mac Macbook Macbook Pro and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc Hitachi Global Storage Technologies and Hitachi Inspire the Next are trademarks of Hitachi Ltd G Technology is a trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Hitachi Global Storage Technologies trademarks are authorized for use in countries and jurisdictions in which Hitachi has the right to use market and advertise the brands The Travelstar trademark is authorized for use 13
10. G DRIVE mobile USB Table of Contents Introduction Safety Precautions System Requirements What s in the Box G DRIVE mobile USB Overview Installing G DRIVE mobile USB Initializing G DRIVE mobile USB G DRIVE mobile USB and Time Machine Disconnecting G DRIVE mobile USB Optimizing Performance Technical Support Limited Warranty G Technology G DRIVE mobile USB caon A BERS med AUTON TO REDUCE TE OF ELEC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BAI NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS BIDE REFER SENICNG To UALIED SERIE PERSON WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR LECTEI SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 1 READ INSTRUCTIONS POWER SOURCES i the safety and operating instructions This unit should be operated oniy from the should be read before the unitis operated type of power source indicated on the rating label fou are nat sure of the type of power 2 RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS supply in your facility consult your local The safety and operating instructions should dedero per cie be retained orfuture reference pe dct panacak 10 GROUNDING AND POLARIZATION WARNI f Eoee Al Warnings on the unit and in the operating cord with a US style wire grounding type instructions should be adhered to plug atone end and a 3 wire IEC standard Sonnectratthe other The wire grounding ype plug wil ft into a US style grounding type power outlet and the IEC connector is FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS Al
11. could format your drive on a Windows machine FAT32 however Windows currently limits FAT32 partitions to 32GB in size NOTE The MS DOS File System cannot write files over 4 GB If you are working with files over 4GB you may want to choose a software option like MacDrive MacDrive is Windows software that enables the Windows OS to mount Mac formatted drives www macdrive com Disconnecting G DRIVE mobile USB 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 G DRIVE mobile USB from your computer 1 Before powering down and disconnecting G DRIVE mobile USB you must unmount 1 the system by simply dragging the G DRIVE mobile USB icon to the trash located in the dock 2 It is now safe to power off and remove G DRIVE mobile USB from your system For unmounting G DRIVE mobile USB with Windows based systems see the Windows documentation at http www g technology support windows Optimizing Data Transfer Rates G DRIVE mobile USB can be connected to any Mac or PC that has a USB 2 0 port For best performance G DRIVE mobile USB should be connected via USB 2 0 Technical Support G Tech appreciates and values its customers striving to give you the finest service and support If you encounter any difficulties while installing the G
12. e of purchase depending on when and where it was originally purchased To determine the warranty specifically for your product visit www g technology com A valid proof of purchase may be required to prove eligibility If you do not have a valid proof of purchase the limited warranty period will be measured from the date of sale from Hitachi GST to the authorized distributor What does this limited warranty not cover The limited warranty does not cover damage resulting from commercial use misuse accident modification or alteration to hardware or software tampering unsuitable physical or operating environment beyond product specifications improper maintenance or failure caused by a product for which Hitachi GST is not responsible There is no warranty of uninterrupted or error free operation There is no warranty for loss of data you must regularly back up the data stored on your product to a separate storage product There is no warranty for product with removed or altered identification labels HITACHI GST DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Hitachi GST is not responsible for returning to you product which is not covered by this limited warranty What must you do If you are hav
13. he left 2 Speci a ormar and name 5 you wane w prevent the recovery of the disk s erased data dick Security Ontos A cia tas To preven the recovery of preiau proi CEE Nac 05 exe Qooreled mac o5 Extend Mac 0 Extented Case teneitve Joumaled ES D 4 Click the Erase button in the lower right corner of the window To erase ali data on a disk or volume 1 selec che isk or volume n hel on the left 2 Specify format ond name 4 Kyou want to prevent the recovery o the dak s eased diata lik Security Options 4 oleae To prevent the recovery of previously deleted les without erasing he volume select a volume in the list on Ba fi and dick ase Free Space Name G DANENA A new dialog box appears WARNING THIS NEXT STEP WILL ERASE ALL DATA ON YOUR DRIVE Are you sure you want to erase the partition G DRIVE mobile USB Erasing a partition deletes all the data on that partition but does not affect other partitions on the same disk Click the Erase button A progress bar in the lower right corner of the window will 10 G DRIVE mobile USB show you the progress of the disk s reformatting Erasing Volume FESSES Your drive will be formatted to its full capacity as FAT32 7 Resetthe G DRIVE mobile USB icons as described here 8 Exit Apple Disk Utility With this format you will be able to READ WRITE on both Windows XP Vista Windows 7 and Mac OS X machines NOTE You
14. ing trouble with a product before seeking 12 G DRIVE mobile USB limited warranty service first follow the troubleshooting procedures that Hitachi GST or your reseller provides To obtain limited warranty service you must first obtain a Return Materials Authorization RMA and ship to address by contacting G Technology by Hitachi at http www g technology com support Please follow the instructions found on the website You must return the covered hard disk drive using approved packaging to our logistics center You must pay any associated transportation charges duties and insurance in shipping the drive to our logistics center You should remove all personal information from the product prior to its return What will Hitachi GST do Hitachi GST will repair or replace covered defective product and ship you repaired or replaced product transportation prepaid You receive title to the repaired or replaced product at delivery to carrier at Hitachi GST shipping point You are responsible for importation of the repaired or replaced product if applicable These limited warranty terms apply to the repaired or replaced product except the limited warranty period is for the greater of the remainder of the original limited warranty period for the returned product or 90 days HITACHI GST AND ITS AFFILIATES SUPPLIERS DISTRIBUTORS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING 1 THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES OTH
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16. ur dk becomes tu Show Time Machine status in the menu bar ll chet ma ck to pravam vurar chargas e You are now free to set options by Clicking the Options button This chooses files you do not want to backup The G DRIVE mobile USB is now backing up your important files automatically with Time Machine G DRIVE mobile USB Cross Platform Use To setup your G DRIVE mobile USB for use on both Windows and Macintosh systems use Apple Disk Utility and format G DRIVE mobile USB to MS DOS FAT also known as FAT32 Open Apple Disk Utility Apple Disk Utility is in the Utilities Folder located in the Applications Folder on the Macintosh HD or press Shift Command U to open the Utilities folder A window like the one on the below will appear D soos aa woe wo1s0 Dicen Ho Seat hed aurea on tre t 2 Saec a ormat ana rane EE ia eet mel ks dan c Sect ato a prevest ne recovery of rou alee wou ensign une selecta BERT Scene ek an cs tse tut ase Freese 1 Select the G DRIVE mobile USB from the left hand column G DRIVE mobile USB 2 Click on the Erase button at the top of the window as shown RAID Restore w Select MS DOS File System from the Format drop down menu NOTE You may need to re name the drive because FAT32 does not support more than 11 letters in the drive name Rus Eme RAO Rene To erase sl data on a diek or volume sec me atsk or raum i ne Net oa t
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