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FAQs for Mac Users:
Q: Why is my drive asking me to format it? It was already
formatted and it contains data.
A1:Run a disk repair utility on the drive.
A2:Perform permission repair on your system drive. Open
the disk utility (located in /Applications/Utilities/Disk
Utility.app.) Select your system drive (usually the first disk
listed) and click "Repair Disk Permissions" in the "First
Aid" Tab.
A3:Restart your computer. As soon as the bootup chime
sounds, press and hold down the option-command-p-r key
combination to reset the PRAM. Release the keys when
the chime sounds a second time. Please refer to your
Mac manual for more information on these procedures
Q: My computer does not recognize the drive.
A: Please check if your external hard drive is listed in the
Apple System Profiler. If the problem persists, verify that the
appropriate port used is functioning, and is providing sufficient
power to power the drive.
Q: I'm trying to copy files to/from FAT32 volumes or
network shares, and it keeps failing.
A: FAT32, HFS+, and other file system formats allow different
standards of filename length or use of special characters.
Rename the offending file(s) and try the operation again.
Q: I have a FAT32 disk, and when I try to copy a large
file I get an error saying there is not enough room on the
drive-- I have lots of free space!
A: FAT32 only allows files up to 4GB in size. To copy larger files,
please reformat the volume using MacOS Extended Format.
FAQs for PC Users:
Q: My computer does not recognize the drive.
A: Make sure all of your connections are secure. If you
have an add-on card, make sure it is working properly and/
or update the driver. Also, make sure you have all the latest
updates for your Windows installation
Fantom Drives G-Force3
Mini at a Glance
Fantom Drives G-Force3 Mini requires 500mA of power
to operate. Powered USB ports and powered USB hubs
should supply sufficient power to operate. Underpowered
USB host busses require the use of an optional power
supply- check with your authorized Fantom Drives reseller
for availability.
USB 3.0 port
Data/Power
indicator lights
• Lights blue when the Drive
is powered on
• Flashes when the Drive is
reading or writing data