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Fantom Drives GF1000EU User Manual

Fantom Drives GF1000EU
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QuickStart
Installation Guide
Windows & Mac
Thank you for choosing Fantom Drives! Your Fantom Drives GForce
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 drive is compatible with all USB-capable Apple Macintosh computers
running MacOS 10.2 (or greater) and PC-Compatible computers running
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, and Windows Vista.
6-7-2007 1DMDUM Rev A
The material in this document is for information only and is subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation
of this document to assure its accuracy, Fantom Drives and Fantom Drives assume no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from
the use of the information contained herein.
Fantom Drives reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.
Fantom Drives, The Fantom Drives Logo, Fantom Drives and the Fantom Drives logo are registered trademarks of Fantom Drives. Mac Mini, Macintosh,
and the MacOS Logo are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft Windows and the Windows Logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft
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or by any means, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Fantom Drives, 19260 Van Ness Ave., Torrance CA 90501.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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
Fantom Drives Technology
19260 Van Ness Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
Sales: 310-320-7272
Support: http://www.Fantomdrives.com/help
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Fantom Drives GF1000EU Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFantom Drives
ModelGF1000EU
CategoryStorage
LanguageEnglish

Summary

One Year Limited Warranty

Labor Coverage

Details labor coverage for defective products during the warranty period.

Parts Coverage

Details parts coverage for defective products during the warranty period.

Introduction to Fantom Drives GForce MegaDisk

USB 2.0 Compatibility with USB 1.1

Explains backward compatibility of USB 2.0 with USB 1.1 ports.

Parts and Accessories List

Glossary of Terms

System Requirements

System Requirements for Mac

Lists hardware and OS requirements for Mac computers.

System Requirement for PC

Lists hardware and OS requirements for PC computers.

Windows XP Users USB 2.0 Note

Notes the requirement for Windows XP Service Pack 1 for USB 2.0.

Safety Precautions

GForce MegaDisk at a Glance

FAQs for PC Users

FAT32 File Size Limit and Reformatting

Explains FAT32 file size limit and reformatting for large files.

Drive Not Recognized Troubleshooting

Provides troubleshooting steps for drive recognition issues.

Norton Ghost Compatibility

Confirms compatibility with Norton Ghost 2003 and newer.

DOS Driver Availability

States that no DOS driver is provided.

Drivers for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista

Clarifies that Windows 2000, XP, 2003, and Vista include necessary drivers.

Drive Malfunction After Idle Time

Addresses drive malfunction after computer idle time, suggesting power settings adjustments.

Connecting the Drive to Your Computer

Troubleshooting and FAQs

FAQs for Mac Users

Addresses common issues and questions for Mac users.

Formatting Prompt Troubleshooting

Suggests disk repair, permission repair, or PRAM reset for formatting prompts.

Mac USB 2.0 Installation

Clarifies that no USB 2.0 Installation CD is needed for Mac.

Mac Drive Not Recognized

Advises checking connections, power, and Apple System Profiler.

File Copy Errors on Mac

Recommends renaming files with special characters or long names.

Performing Basic Tasks

Opening Files and Folders

Explains how to open files and folders on the external drive.

Copying Files and Folders

Details steps for copying files and folders to the drive for Mac and PC users.

Data Backup Best Practices

Emphasizes the importance of backing up data to separate storage devices.

Formatting Your GForce MegaDisk

Formatting the Drive in Mac OS X

Provides step-by-step instructions for formatting the drive on Mac OS X.

Formatting the Drive in Windows Hosts

Guides users through formatting the drive on Windows systems.

How to Safely Dismount and Turn Off the External Hard Drive

Safe Dismounting and Power-Off Procedures

Details safe dismounting procedures for Mac and PC users.

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