User Manual

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Using Your Drive on Mac

Easy Installation for Mac

G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt attaches to your computer

via the Thunderbolt cable or USB 3.0 cable, which

is backward-compatible with USB 2.0. Choose the

connection appropriate for your system and connect

your drive with the matching supplied cable.

Connect the power cord to the unit and plug the other

end into a surge protector or wall outlet. Turn on the

power switch. The drive will automatically mount on the

desktop if you are running Mac OS.

Optimize Performance

For best performance, we recommend connecting your G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt via the

Thunderbolt port. G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt can be connected to any machine equipped

with a Thunderbolt or USB 3.0 port.

USB 3.0

Port

Thunderbolt

Port