G-Technology 0G02428 manual Cross Platform Use

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Cross Platform Use

You can set up G-DRIVE mobile USB for use on both Windows and Mac® system by formatting the drive as ‘FAT32’. To do this, use the Disk Utility application and format the drive to MS-DOS (FAT), also known as FAT32.

1.First, open the Disk Utility program. This application is located on youqr hard

drive under Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility. The window below will appear. Your G-DRIVE mobile USB will be displayed in the left-hand column.

2.Select the G-DRIVE mobile USB by clicking its drive icon in the left-side column. Information about the drive will be displayed at the bottom of the window.

3.Select the Erase tab to view the formatting options. By default, the Format pop-up menu is set to the Mac OS Extended (Journaled) option.

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Contents Drive USB Drive Table of ContentsDrive USB Safety & General UseSafety Precautions Safety & General UseTechnical Support department Make two backups Backup Your DataAbout Your G-DRIVE mobile USB About Your G-DRIVE mobile USBIntroduction System Requirements What’s in the BoxSee how here Overview of the Drive Easy Installation for MacHelpful links Disconnect the DriveUsing Your Drive on Mac Use with Time Machine Using Your Drive on MacDrive Initialize Drive for Mac Format Using Your Drive on Mac Restore the Drive Icon Drive Reformat with Partitions Drive Drive Drive Using Your Drive on Windows Windows Use Using Your Drive on WindowsCross Platform Use Drive Limitations with FAT32 Support & Warranty Support & WarrantyHelpful information for support Technical SupportWhat does this limited warranty cover? Limited WarrantyHow long does limited warranty coverage last? What does this limited warranty not cover?What will Hgst do? What must you do?How is our liability limited? How do local laws apply?Capacity Definition and Disclaimer Copyright