G-Technology G Drive slim User manual
G DRIVE
slim
®
Ultra-Slim Portable USB Drive
PRODUCT MANUAL
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Table of Contents
G DRIVE
slim
®
Welcome to G-DRIVE slim
Table of Contents
Safety & General Use
Safety Precautions................................................... 4
Backup Your Data .................................................... 5
About Your G-DRIVE slim
Introduction .............................................................. 7
What’s in the Box .................................................... 8
System Requirements............................................ 8
Overview of the Drive ........................................... 9
Using Your Drive on Mac
Easy Installation for Mac .....................................11
Disconnect the Drive ...........................................11
Use with Time Machine .......................................12
Maintenance for Your Drive
Initialize Drive for Mac ........................................15
Restore the Drive Icon .........................................18
Reformat with Partitions.....................................20
Using Your Drive on Windows
Windows Use...........................................................25
Cross Platform Use................................................26
Support & Warranty
Technical Support .................................................30
Limited Warranty ...................................................31
Copyright..................................................................33
G DRIVE
slim
®
Safety & General Use
• Safety Precautions ......................................... p.4
• Backup Your Data ........................................... p.5
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Safety & General Use
G DRIVE
slim
®
Safety Precautions
The G-DRIVE slim warranty may be void as a result of the failure to respect the
precautions listed here. If you detect a problem with your drive, please contact our
Technical Support department.
If the product is returned with damage caused by improper handling, the warranty will
be void and liability will rest with the user. Please read our Limited Warranty.
• Servicing: Your drive contains no user-serviceable parts. If it appears to be malfunctioning,
have it inspected by a qualied Technical Support representative.
• Moisture: Place the device away from moisture or liquids. To reduce the risk of damage, do
not expose this drive to rain or moisture. Do not use it in damp or wet conditions. Never place
objects containing liquids on the drive as they may spill into its openings.
• Ventilation: Place the device in a vented area. The drive should never be placed near
or over a radiator or heat source.
• Temperature: Do not expose this drive to temperatures outside the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F
to 95°F); or to operational humidity beyond 5-80%, non-condensing, or non-operating humid-
ity beyond 10-90%, non-condensing. Avoid placing your drive near a source of heat, or expos-
ing it to sunlight (even through a window), or in an environment that is too cold or humid.
• Power Source: This drive is designed to be powered from a standard USB connector using the
cable provided.
• Physical Damage: Do not place heavy objects on the drive. Never use excessive force
on your drive.
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Safety & General Use
G DRIVE
slim
®
Backup Your Data
The disk drive contained in your G-DRIVE slim device is a delicate electronic instrument
and is susceptible to damage due to excessive physical shock. Under no circumstances will
G-Technology be held liable for the recovery or restoration of lost data. Any loss, corruption or
destruction of data while using a G-Technology drive is the sole responsibility of the user.
Make two backups
To help prevent the loss of your data, we highly recommend that you keep TWO copies of
your data in separate storage locations. Keep one copy on your G-Technology drive. Keep a
second copy on your internal hard drive, another G-Technology drive, or a form of removable
storage media.
G DRIVE
slim
®
About Your G-DRIVE slim
• Introduction ..................................................... p.7
• What’s in the Box ........................................... p.8
• System Requirements ................................... p.8
• Overview of the Drive .................................. p.9
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About Your G-DRIVE slim
G DRIVE
slim
®
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the G-DRIVE® slim from G-Technology®. G-DRIVE slim hard
drives are the ideal storage solutions for people on the go.
G-DRIVE slim is the perfect compliment to any laptop or other portable computer.
The drive oers a stylish look with a heavy duty feel and is perfect to store or backup
your important documents, music, digital videos and digital photo les.
The drive comes formatted for Mac®, making it an easy plug-and-play storage device
and ready for use with Time Machine®. You can also use the drive on a Windows® com-
puter or work cross platform. See how here.
G-DRIVE slim features a silent ‘fan-less’ design with an integrated cooling system to en-
sure reliable operation and long life. It is bus powered, eliminating the need for
a bulky external AC power supply. Portability has never been so easy!
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About Your G-DRIVE slim
G DRIVE
slim
®
What’s in the Box
The following items are included in the box:
• G-DRIVE slim
• (1) USB 3.0 cable (2.0 compatible)
• Quick Install Guide
If any items are missing, please contact G-Technology at g-technology.com/support.
System Requirements
G-DRIVE slim supports the folllowing Operating Systems. The drive is set up at the
factory for use with Mac OS® systems, and formatted as ‘HFS+ with Journaling’.
Mac: Mac OS 10.6 + and an available USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port.
Windows: Windows® 8, 7, Vista and XP® and an available USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port.
See how here.
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About Your G-DRIVE slim
G DRIVE
slim
®
Overview of the Drive
This diagram shows the helpful features of your G-DRIVE slim. A USB port and Power &
Activity LED are featured on the front of the unit.
The activity light will glow when power is applied via the USB port. It will ash brighter
as data is transferred to or from the hard drive.
G DRIVE
slim
®
Using Your Drive on Mac
• Easy Installation for Mac ............................ p.11
• Disconnect the Drive .................................. p.11
• Use with Time Machine ............................. p.12
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