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G-Technology G DRIVE Mobile User Manual

G-Technology G DRIVE Mobile
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with Thunderbolt™
G
DRIVE
Portable Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 Drive
PRODUCT MANUAL
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G-Technology G DRIVE Mobile Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeHDD
HDD size2.5 \
HDD speed5400 RPM
InterfaceSerial ATA
HDD capacity500 GB
Storage drive buffer size8 MB
Bus poweredUSB
Product colorBlack, Silver
Mac operating systems supportedYes
Connectivity technologyWired
USB version2.0
FireWire 400FireWire-interface with a data transmission speed of 400 Mbit/s (50MB/s). FireWire is a serial computer bus technology designed as replacement of SCSI and is based on the IEEE 1394 and 1394b standards.
USB data transfer rates480 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate- Mbit/s
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth- mm

Summary

Safety & General Use

Safety Precautions

Details safety measures for the G-DRIVE mobile with Thunderbolt to prevent damage and voiding the warranty.

Backup Your Data

Recommends keeping two copies of data in separate locations to prevent loss.

About Your G-DRIVE mobile with Thunderbolt

Introduction

Welcomes the user and highlights the G-DRIVE mobile with Thunderbolt as a stylish portable storage solution.

What's in the Box

Lists the items included in the product package, such as cables and the drive.

System Requirements

Specifies the compatible operating systems (Mac OS and Windows) for the drive.

Overview of the Drive

Describes the physical features of the drive, including ports and LEDs.

Easy Installation for Mac

Guides users on connecting the drive to a Mac computer via USB or Thunderbolt.

Disconnecting the Drive

Explains the correct procedure for safely disconnecting the drive from a computer.

Using Your Drive with Mac OS

Use with Time Machine

Details how to set up the G-DRIVE mobile with Thunderbolt for use with Mac's Time Machine backup software.

Initialize Drive for Mac

Provides steps to reinitialize or reformat the drive using Disk Utility for Mac OS.

Restore the Drive Icon

Explains how to restore the custom G-Technology drive icon after reinitialization.

Reformat with Partitions

Guides users on partitioning the hard drive into multiple volumes using Disk Utility.

Using Your Drive on Windows

Windows Use

Offers guidance on initializing and using the drive with Windows 7 and Vista systems.

Cross Platform Use

Explains how to format the drive as FAT32 for compatibility with both Windows and Mac systems.

Support & Warranty

Technical Support

Provides contact information and advice for obtaining technical assistance for the product.

Limited Warranty

Outlines the terms, coverage, and limitations of the product's limited warranty.

Copyright

Contains copyright information, trademark acknowledgments, and capacity definitions.

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