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and disconnected while your computer is running. To
prevent failures and/or data loss it is important to follow the
steps below when disconnecting or “unmounting” the
G-DRIVE mini from your Mac.
1. Before powering down and disconnecting
G-DRIVE mini, you must unmount the system
by simply dragging the G- DRIVE mini icon to
the trash located in the dock.
2. It is now safe to power off and remove
G-DRIVE mini from your system.
For unmounting G-DRIVE mini with Windows based systems,
see the Windows documentation at
http://www.g-technology/support/windows
Optimizing Data Transfer Rates
G-DRIVE mini can be connected to any Mac or PC equipped
with a FireWire 400, FireWire 800 or USB 2.0 port.
For best performance, G-DRIVE mini should be
connected via FireWire 800.
Technical Support
G-Technology appreciates and values its customers, striving
to give you the nest service and support. If you encounter
any difficulties while installing the G-DRIVE mini, or if the
G-DRIVE mini needs maintenance, please contact G-
Technology Technical Support via one of the following ways:
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: http://www.g-technology.com
When contacting Technical Support, make sure to be in front
of your computer and have the following information readily
available:
• Your G-DRIVE mini serial number (on bottom of unit)
• Operating system and version
• Computer brand and model
• Amount of memory installed
• Other devices attached to your computer
Thank you for purchasing G-DRIVE mini. If you have any
comments or questions about this manual or the product,
please call [phone], or send an email to
[e-mail]
Limited Warranty
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, (“Hitachi GST”)
including G-Technology by Hitachi
Limited Warranty for External Hard Disk Drives
What does this limited warranty cover?
This Limited Warranty applies to new Hitachi GST external
storage products purchased from an authorized Hitachi GST
dealer by the original purchase for normal use and not for
resale. Hitachi GST warrants that a covered product is free
from defects in materials and workmanship, with the
exceptions stated below.
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