Windows machine such as “MacDrive” which will
allow you to mount Mac formatted drives on
your PC.
For more information about using the G-DRIVE
mobile for cross-platform use, go here.
Installing G-DRIVE mobile
G-DRIVE mobile attaches to your computer via FireWire 800
ports or a USB 2.0 port. The G-DRIVE mobile has 2 FireWire
800 ports and a single USB port at the rear of the drive (see
below). Connect the drive with one of the enclosed cables
and then power up your MacBook. The drive will
automatically mount on the desktop. Note: No AC power
supply is necessary.
Initializing
G-DRIVE mobile
G-DRIVE mobile is set up at the factory
for use with Mac OS X systems. If you
are running Mac OS X, G-DRIVE mobile
will mount on the OS X desktop right
out of the box. If it becomes necessary
to re-format G-DRIVE mobile, follow the
instructions below.
• For Mac OS X installations see below
• For Windows XP /Vista/ Windows 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 + C U to open the Utilities
folder).
A window like the following will appear. G-DRIVE mobile will
be displayed in the left-hand column.
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