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6. Click the Erase button.
A progress bar in the lower right corner of the window will
show you the progress of the disk’s reformatting.
Your drive will be formatted to its full capacity as FAT32.
7. Reset the G-DRIVE icons as described here.
8. Exit Apple Disk Utility.
With this format, you will be able to READ/WRITE on both
Windows XP/ Vista/ Windows 7 and MAC OS X machines.
NOTE: You could format your drive on a
Windows machine FAT32, however Windows currently
limits FAT32 partitions to 32GB in size.
NOTE: The 'MS-DOS File System' cannot write
files over 4 GB. If you are working with files over
4 GB, you may want to choose a software option
like MacDrive. MacDrive is Windows software that
enables the Windows OS to mount MAC formatted
drives. (www.macdrive.com)
Disconnecting G-DRIVE
A great feature of G-DRIVE is its ability to be connected
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 from your Mac.
1. Before powering down and disconnecting
G-DRIVE, 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 from your system.
For unmounting G-DRIVE with Windows based systems, see
the Windows documentation at http://www.g-technology/
support/windows
Optimizing Data Transfer Rates
G-DRIVE can be connected to any Mac or PC equipped with
an eSATA, FireWire 400, FireWire 800 or USB 2.0 port.
For best performance, G-DRIVE should be connected
via eSATA.
Technical Support
G-Technology appreciates and values its customers, striving
to give you the finest service and support. If you encounter
any difficulties while installing the G-DRIVE, or if the G-DRIVE
needs maintenance, please contact G-Technology Technical
Support via one of the following ways:
Telephone: (310) 449-4599
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