Operating instructions

Installing G-DRIVE mobile USB

G-DRIVE mobile USB attaches to your computer via a USB 2.0

port. The G-DRIVE mobile USB has a single USB port at the

rear of the drive (see below). Connect the drive with the

enclosed cable 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 USB

G-DRIVE mobile USB is set up at the factory

for use with Mac OS X systems. If you are

running Mac OS X, G-DRIVE mobile USB will

mount on the OS X desktop right out of the

box. If it becomes necessary to re-format G-

DRIVE mobile USB, follow the instructions

below.

• For Mac OS X installations see below

• For Windows XP/ Vista/ 7 installations go

here http://www.g-technology/support/

windows

• For cross-platform use, go here.

Reformatting for Mac OS X

You’ll rst 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 + Command + U to open the Utilities

folder).

A window like the following will appear. G-DRIVE mobile USB

will be displayed in the left-hand column.

1. Select G-DRIVE mobile USB by clicking on the drive icon in

the left-hand column, as shown. Information about

G-DRIVE mobile USB will be displayed at the bottom of the

window.