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Summary of Contents for G_CONNECT G-CONNECT
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Page 1: G-Connect Wireless Storage
G-CONNECT G-CONNECT Wireless Storage for your iPad or iPhone ™ ™ ™... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Hardware Specifications ......11 Offline Mode for iPad ......48 Setting Up G-CONNECT ......13 Additional Resources ......49 STEP 1: Turn on G-CONNECT ....14 Connecting to the Internet ....... 50 STEP 2: Connect to Wireless Network ..14 Web Application Preferences ....50 STEP 3: Setup Your Device ...... -
Page 3: Safety & General Use
Safety & General Use Safety Precautions ........p.4 • FCC Statement ......... p.5 • Removing the Battery for Recycling ..p.7 •... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety & General Use Safety Precautions The G-CONNECT™ device’s Limited 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 http:// our Technical Support department at www.g-technology.com/support/g-connect/. -
Page 5: Fcc Statement
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-CONNECT device. Keep a second copy on your internal hard drive, another Hitachi Global Storage Tech- nologies device, or a form of removable storage media. -
Page 6: Industry Canada
Safety & General Use IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. -
Page 7: Removing The Battery For Recycling
Safety & General Use Removing the Battery for Recycling The battery located in the G-CONNECT device is a Silver Oxide battery and is not user- serviceable. The battery may be recycled after product end of useful life. You may return... -
Page 8: Welcome To G-Connect
Welcome to G-CONNECT Introduction ..........p.9 • System Requirements ......p.10 • Hardware Specifications ......p.11 •... -
Page 9: Introduction
Using these applications allows you to easily access personal content such as photos, music, videos and documents stored on the G-CONNECT. With G-CONNECT, you can create a private Wi-Fi hotspot to access the Internet and share it with others. You can also share specific content stored on G-CONNECT with friends and family by giving them ‘Guest’... -
Page 10: System Requirements
Welcome to G-CONNECT System Requirements The G-CONNECT device has support for the following Operating Systems. The device is ready for use with Apple Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows systems ® ® ® and comes formatted as FAT-32, which is ideal for cross-platform use. -
Page 11: Hardware Specifications
Welcome to G-CONNECT Hardware Specifications The following items are included in your G-CONNECT box: Product Features & Diagram The following diagram will help you become familiar with your new G-CONNECT device. p.11... - Page 12 Welcome to G-CONNECT Power Button Press the Power button on the device to turn the G-CONNECT ‘On’ or ‘Off’. The Power/HDD light will begin to flash and the Wi-Fi light and Status light will blink when the device is turned on. The Power/HDD light will blink periodically through your work session.
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Page 13: Setting Up G-Connect
Setting Up G-CONNECT STEP 1: Turn on G-CONNECT ....p.14 • STEP 2: Connect to Wireless Network ..p.14 • STEP 3: Setup Your Device ..... p.16 • Add Content to G-CONNECT ....p.19 • Copy Content in USB Mode ....p.20 •... -
Page 14: Step 1: Turn On G-Connect
STEP 1: Turn on G-CONNECT Plug in the included power adapter to the G-CONNECT and a wall outlet. Next, turn on the G-CONNECT by pressing and holding down the Power button for one second. The Status and PWR/HDD status indicators will begin to illuminate. The Status light will continue to flash for a few moments indicating that your device is powering on. - Page 15 Find the wireless network named ‘G-CONNECT-XXXX’ and connect to it. Note: The last four characters after the name G-CONNECT are the last four digits of your device’s internal product key, which is a unique number assigned to each device. Once you are connected to the ‘G-CONNECT-XXXX’...
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Page 16: Step 3: Setup Your Device
The information that you enter on this page is used to operate your G-CONNECT device. 1. Wireless Network (SSID) name The Wireless Network (SSID) name displays the default name of the G-CONNECT wireless network. You can leave this as the default or change it to something more meaningful to you. - Page 17 If you would like to participate, please enter a valid email address that you would like this information sent to. The second checkbox is the G-CONNECT Terms of Use. It is required that you read and agree to the Terms of Use before completing the Setup process.
- Page 18 If you decided to change the default Wireless Network (SSID) name during the Setup process, once you click on the Submit button your cur- rent G-CONNECT-XXXX Wi-Fi network will be dropped. You will receive a dialog box message asking you to re-connect to the new network name.
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Page 19: Add Content To G-Connect
Setting Up G-CONNECT Add Content to G-CONNECT Once your G-CONNECT device is set up, you will be ready to transfer content onto it for your viewing pleasure. The device has been pre-loaded with the following category folders, which is the recommended way to organize your files when you add content. -
Page 20: Copy Content In Usb Mode
Now that your G-CONNECT device has been setup, you are ready to add con- tent to the device. There are many ways to add your files to the G-CONNECT. The recommended way in which you can add content quickly to the device is via your personal computer using the included USB Y-Cable. -
Page 21: Copy Content As A Network Drive (Mac)
Setting Up G-CONNECT Copy Content as a Network Drive (Mac) An alternate way to add content quickly to G-CONNECT is by treating the device as a network drive. Here are the steps on a Mac computer. 1. First, select your G-CONNECT Wireless Network (SSID) through your Wireless Network Manager. -
Page 22: Copy Content As A Network Drive (Win)
Setting Up G-CONNECT Copy Content as a Network Drive (Win) As already mentioned, you can alternately add files to G-CONNECT by treating the device as a network drive. Here are the steps on a Windows machine. 1. First, select your G-CONNECT Wireless Network (SSID) through your Wireless Network Manager. - Page 23 G-CONNECT Username (Admin or Guest) and Password that you use for the iPad/iPhone App or Web Application. 5. After clicking Ok, the G-CONNECT drive will appear in Computer as a drive. You can now transfer files to and from the device like any directly attached drive.
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Page 24: Upload Files With Web Application
Setting Up G-CONNECT Upload Files with Web Application You may also upload files directly to the device by using the G-CONNECT Web Application Upload feature. We recommend this if you have an individual file or small groups of files. This is a perfect option for users who are on-the- go. -
Page 25: Overview Of Web Application
Overview of Web Application Sign into Web Application ....p.26 • Admin and Guest Users ....... p.26 • Getting Started ........p.27 • User Interface ........p.28 • Navigation Bar ........p.29 • Header Bar ........... p.30 • Main User Interface (UI) Screen ..p.31 •... -
Page 26: Sign Into Web Application
In the Username field, choose whether you will be signing in as Admin or Guest. The Admin user is the owner of the G-CONNECT device. The Admin user may give friends and family access to his G-CONNECT by sharing the Guest password with them. -
Page 27: Getting Started
Getting Started section. The icons on this page provide you with additional information about using the G-CONNECT. Visit our ‘Quick Tips’ for helpful hints to get the most out of your G-CONNECT experience. For additional online resources, please visit the following links. -
Page 28: User Interface
Overview of Web Application User Interface The G-CONNECT Web Application offers an intuitive User Interface (UI) allowing you to browse, play and manage your content. There are three main areas of the interface: Navigation Bar, Header Bar and the Main UI. -
Page 29: Navigation Bar
Main UI window. The following links are available on the left side Navigation Bar. • G-CONNECT icon: This G-CONNECT icon displays the total capacity available on your device, and takes you to the ‘Welcome to G-CONNECT’... -
Page 30: Header Bar
Search box and links for Preferences, Help and Sign Out. • Search field: Enter keywords in this field to search for files on your G-CONNECT. Click on the magnify glass or hit the <ENTER> on your keyboard to execute the search. -
Page 31: Main User Interface (Ui) Screen
The Main User Interface (UI) is where you view and interact with the content on their G-CONNECT device. When you click a link in the Navigation Bar, the Main UI will display the related content in a browsing view. The default view upon sign- ing into the Web Application is the Welcome to G-CONNECT section. - Page 32 Overview of Web Application Thumbnail Viewing Mode Thumbnail Viewing mode displays small pictorial images of files on G-CONNECT along with the file name underneath. The image that is displayed represents the media type, such as a .JPEG or .PDF document. Folders and subfolders that you create will also be displayed here.
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Page 33: File Browser
Use this button to open a dialog box to upload files from your computer to your G-CONNECT device. The Browse button allows you to find a file(s) on your com- puter to upload. Then click the Upload button to add those files. Once a file is in the Upload box, you can remove it by clicking the ‘X’... -
Page 34: Media Browser
webmedia Overview of Web Application Media Browser The following functionality is available in the Media Browser of the Web Applica- tion, to view and manage content. Filter: Select Years This filter option is available in the List Viewing mode for Photos, Videos and Docu- ments only. -
Page 35: Overview Of Ipad/Iphone App
Overview of iPad/iPhone App Launch the iPad App ......p.36 • Getting Started ........p.39 • Navigation Bar ........p.40 • Preferences: iPad App ......p.41 • Main User Interface (UI) ......p.42 • Header Bar ..........p.43 • Offline Mode ........... p.44 •... -
Page 36: Launch The Ipad App
Overview of iPad/iPhone App Overview of iPad ® /iPhone ® App The G-CONNECT iPad/iPhone App is a great way to access your G-CONNECT content while traveling, or when you don’t have your personal computer with you. These apps are free and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store on your device or personal computer through iTunes. - Page 37 Overview of iPad/iPhone App Once you tap the G-CONNECT iPad App icon, the first screen you will come to is the iPad Welcome to G-CONNECT page. On the bottom left of the screen you will find an iPad icon and a G-CONNECT icon.
- Page 38 In the Username field, choose whether you are signing in as Admin or Guest. The Admin user is the owner of the G-CONNECT device. The Admin user may give friends and family access to their G-CONNECT by sharing with them the Guest password.
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Page 39: Getting Started
When you launch the iPad App, the Main UI window will display the Welcome to G-CONNECT screen. The screen contains four large icons for Photos, Music, Videos and Documents. Clicking on these icons is a quick way to view content in each of these categories. -
Page 40: Navigation Bar
• Documents: Filters the document media types on your device, such as PDF, .DOC and .XLS files. • Getting Started: This allows you to learn more about the G-CONNECT iPad App and some common functionality. • Delete: Use the native iPad swipe on a file in the List Viewing mode to reveal the red Delete button. -
Page 41: Preferences: Ipad App
• DLNA Streaming: Turns off streaming to other DLNA compliant devices from your iPad app. This option is turned ‘on’ by default. • Software Version: Displays the current iPad app software version. • Support: Links to the G-CONNECT Support Page. *Requires an Internet connection. p.41... -
Page 42: Main User Interface (Ui)
The Main User Interface (UI) is where you view and interact with the content on your G-CONNECT device. When you click on a link in the Navigation Bar, the Main UI will display the related content in a browsing view. -
Page 43: Header Bar
File Browser or within the filtered views of Photos, Music, Videos or Documents. Sort Ability to sort content on the G-CONNECT device by File Name, Date Modified, File Size and File Type. p.43... -
Page 44: Offline Mode
When you tap this option, you will be taken into an offline version (not connected) of the G-CONNECT iPad application. You will come to the Welcome Screen that has four large icons for Photos, Music, Videos and Documents. -
Page 45: Unique G-Connect Features
Unique G-CONNECT Features Stream Content to Other Devices ..p.46 • Create a Wi-Fi Hotspot ......p.46 • Private and Public Content ....p.47 • Provide Guest Access ......p.47 • Offline Mode for iPad ......p.48 •... -
Page 46: Stream Content To Other Devices
To create a Wi-Fi hotspot, plug in a network connection from your router to the G-CONNECT Ethernet port. Point your wireless devices, such as your personal computer or iPad, to the G-CONNECT network. You will be able to access both G-CONNECT’s content and the Internet simultaneously. -
Page 47: Private And Public Content
Provide Guest Access As an Admin user, you can give friends and family access to your G-CONNECT as a ‘Guest’ user. Any content you place in the ‘Public’ folder on your G-CONNECT will be accessible by Guest users. -
Page 48: Offline Mode For Ipad
To save files for viewing in Offline Mode, you must select a file and view the Actions Menu for that file. Within the Actions Menu is an option for ‘Save to G-CONNECT app’ in the mobile G-CONNECT application. -
Page 49: Additional Resources
Additional Resources Connecting to the Internet ....p.50 • Web Application Preferences ....p.50 • How to View Files: Web Application ..p.55 • How to View Files: iPad App ....p.56 • Sharing Files ......... p.57 • Uploading Files: Web Application ..p.57 •... -
Page 50: Connecting To The Internet
Additional Resources Connecting to the Internet You can use your G-CONNECT device as a Wi-Fi hotspot to browse the Internet. Just plug the Ethernet cable from your home router into the G-CONNECT device and open a browser to begin surfing the web. - Page 51 Passwords must be 8 to 63 characters long and include at least one numeric character. Enable Guest Access Checkbox The Admin user can share content on the G-CONNECT with friends and family by giving them Guest access. This checkbox activates or deactivates Guest access, which is turned on by default.
- Page 52 Additional Resources Admin Settings Tab The Admin Settings tab is where the Admin user can update their password and password hint information. The Admin username is always ‘admin’ and not editable, but the Admin password can be changed. Passwords must be 8 to 63 characters and contain at least one numeric character.
- Page 53 Enable DLNA/iTunes Streaming on the Ethernet Port checkbox This checkbox is turned on by default and allows DLNA and iTunes streaming from the G-CONNECT over the Ethernet port. DLNA and iTunes streaming is always turned on for Wi-Fi connections. Un-check the checkbox to turn off DLNA/iTunes streaming through the Ethernet port.
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Page 54: About Tab
Additional Resources About Tab The About tab displays information regarding the technical specifications of the G-CONNECT software such as the Software version, API version and links to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Capacity Gauge Each tab of the Preferences pages shows a Capacity Gauge. This is a horizontal bar displaying the total storage capacity of your G-CONNECT device and a break- down of the media types currently stored. -
Page 55: How To View Files: Web Application
Additional Resources How to View Files: Web Application In the Web Application, you can easily view and play files located on G-CONNECT from either the File Manager or Media Browsing views. Both of these options dis- play your content in Thumbnail and List Viewing modes so you can easily find the file that you want. -
Page 56: How To View Files: Ipad App
Play, Pause and Time length of the song. • Single clicking on a Video thumbnail will launch the video in the G-CONNECT video player, if the file is supported. • Single clicking on a Document thumbnail will open a preview version of the docu- ment. -
Page 57: Sharing Files
Additional Resources Sharing Files Sharing files on the G-CONNECT is easy with Guest access. The Admin user can give Guest access to an unlimited amount of friends and place content to share in the Public Folder. Admin users may also share files such as Photos or Documents by emailing them from the G-CONNECT device, and using their default email program on their device. -
Page 58: Downloading Files
Downloading: iPad App Using the iPad App, locate the file type on the G-CONNECT that you would like to download. You can easily download files from the G-CONNECT in either the File Manager or Media Browsing views in both the Thumbnail and the List Viewing modes. -
Page 59: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Supported iPad Video Formats ..p.60 • Enable Gigabit Ethernet Connection ... p.60 • Factory Reset/Reset Your Device ..p.61 • Problems with Connectivity ....p.62 • Use with Apple Time Machine ..p.62 ® • Drive Formatting ........p.62 •... -
Page 60: Supported Ipad Video Formats
G-CONNECT iPad App. Enable Gigabit Ethernet Connection The G-CONNECT by default has the Wi-Fi enabled with the Ethernet port connec- tion as 10/100. To enable the Gigabit Ethernet port, you will need to turn off the Wi-Fi on your device. -
Page 61: Factory Reset/Reset Your Device
reset Frequently Asked Questions Factory Reset/Reset Your Device If you need to reset your device back to the Factory Settings make sure the device is powered on and following the steps below: 1. Once the device is powered on, plug an Ethernet cord into the Ethernet port. 2. -
Page 62: Problems With Connectivity
® www.g-technology.com/support/g-connect. Drive Formatting Out of the box, the G-CONNECT device is ready for use with Mac OS X and Win- dows systems and comes formatted as FAT-32, which is ideal for cross-platform use. Links to Support Page For more information, please visit our online technical support page for videos, FAQ’s and other supporting documentation at... -
Page 63: Support & Warranty
Support & Warranty Technical Support ........ p.64 • Limited Warranty ......... p.65 • Copyright ..........p.67 •... -
Page 64: Technical Support
When contacting Technical Support, it’s best to be in front of your computer and have the following information available: • Serial number (on bottom of unit) of your G-CONNECT device • Operating System and version • Computer model •... -
Page 65: Limited Warranty
limited Support & Warranty Limited Warranty Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (“Hitachi GST”) including G-Technology by Hitachi Limited Warranty for External Hard Disk Drives. What does this limited warranty cover? This Limited Warranty applies to new Hitachi GST external storage products purchased from an authorized Hitachi GST dealer by the original purchase for normal use and not or resale. - Page 66 Support & Warranty What must you do? If you are having trouble with a product, before seeking limited warranty service, first follow the troubleshooting procedures that Hitachi GST or your reseller provides. To obtain limited warranty service, you must first obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) and ship-to address by contacting G-Technology by Hitachi GST at http://www.g-technology.com/ support.
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Page 67: Copyright
Support & Warranty Copyright G-CONNECT, G-DRIVE®, G-RAID®, G-SAFE, and G-SPEED are either registered trade- marks or trademarks of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V. in the United States and/or other countries. Hitachi Global Storage Technologies and Inspire the Next are trademarks of Hitachi Ltd. Apple, Mac, MacBook, MacBook Pro are trademarks of Apple Inc.
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