Fantom Drives GDII1000EU Quick Start Installation Manual

Fantom Drives GDII1000EU Quick Start Installation Manual

Esata & usb 2.0 hard drive

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QuickStart

Installation Guide

Windows & Mac
Thank you for choosing Fantom Drives! Your Fantom Drives GreenDrive
II has been built to the highest standard of quality and workmanship and,
when used according to the instructions in this guide, will provide years of
trouble-free operation. We at Fantom Drives take great pride in bringing
personal satisfaction to each of our customers.
Your drive is compatible with all USB-capable Apple Macintosh computers
running Mac OS 10.4 (or greater) and PC-Compatible computers running
Windows 2000, Windows XP , Windows 2003, and Windows Vista.
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GreenDrive II
eSATA & USB 2.0 Hard Drive

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    The material in this document is for information only and is subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, Fantom Drives assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 2 Product; (3) power failure or connection to improper voltage supply; or; (4) attempted repair by any party other than Fantom Drives. This Warranty does not apply when the malfunction results from the use...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Fantom Drives. Please contact Fantom Drives at the number listed on the reverse side for further information. Fantom Drives is not responsible for any damage to, or loss of, any programs, data, or other information stored on any media or any part of any Product serviced hereunder.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome, and thank you for purchasing GreenDrive II, external environmentally friendly hard drive from Fantom Drives. USB 2.0 compatibility with USB 1.1 USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1. However, if you connect the drive to a USB 1.1 port, it will operate at USB 1.1 speeds.
  • Page 5: System Requirements

    Storage -> Disk Management. In the Disk Management window, you should see a list of available storage devices. Look for the disk that has a capacity closest to your Fantom Drives unit, and right-click on the corrolating right-hand box. In the pop-up menu that appears select "Delete Partition."...
  • Page 6: Precautions

    Precautions Failure to follow the precautions described below may cause damage to your Fantom Drives External Hard drive and void the warranty. • DO NOT open the case. Doing so will void the warranty. • DO NOT use a third-party AC adapter or power cord. Doing so may damage the drive and void the warranty.
  • Page 7: Fantom Drives Greendrive Ii At A Glance

    I have lots of free space! A: FAT32 only allows files up to 4GB in size. To copy larger files, please reformat the volume using MacOS Extended Format. Fantom Drives GreenDrive II Hard Disk at a Glance Disk Activity/Power...
  • Page 8: Connecting The Drive To Your Computer

    1,073,741,824 bytes. Simply put, decimal and binary translates to the same amount of storage capacity. Q: Is my external hard drive bootable? A: Yes! As long as your host hardware and operating system support booting from eSATA or USB.
  • Page 9: Formatting Your Fantom Drives External Hard Drive

    (optional) The recommended file system is "MacOS Extended" 5. Click the “Options” button. Select “Apple Partition Map” in the dialog box and click “OK”. 6. Click “Apply.” Your Fantom Drives GreenDrive II is ready to use!
  • Page 10: Formatting The Drive In Windows

    System32\diskmgmt.msc on your system drive. A list of the attached drives and their respective volumes will appear. Select the Fantom Drives GreenDrive II Disk. 2. Right-click on a GreenDrive II volume. If it’s not initialized, a red “No Entry” logo will cover the disk icon. Right click on the disk and select “Initialize Disk.”...

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