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Connecting the Drive
to Your Computer
1. Plug the AC adapter cord into the power port on the back of
the Drive. The plug should not require much effort to insert. Plug
the other end of the power cord into a wall receptacle.
2. Connect the appropriate cable to your host:
USB, eSATA, and FireWire plugs are shaped so they can only be
properly inserted one way. Be sure to insert the plugs properly or
you may damage the drive and void the warranty.
(USB) Connect the square USB 2.0 connector (type B) of the
included USB cable to a the square USB plug on the GreenDrive
Quad, and the rectangular end to a free USB port on your
computer.
(eSATA) Connect the included eSATA cable to a free eSATA port
on your computer.
If your computer does not have eSATA ports, you may purchase
an eSATA expansion card for your computer. Contact your
authorized Fantom Drives reseller for further details.
(FireWire) Connect the included FireWire cable to a free
FireWire port on your computer.
The GreenDrive Quad Combo Hard Disk has two FireWire 800
ports and one FireWire 400 port for connecting additional
FireWire device in a daisy chain.
4. Press the power switch located on the back of the GreenDrive
Quad Hard Disk. Once the Drive is powered up, your computer should
recognize it and the Drive will be ready to use.
Performing Basic Tasks
How to open files and folders stored on
the External Hard Drive
PC and Mac Users
1. Double-click on the Drive icon. A window showing the files and
folders stored on the Drive will appear.
2. Double-click on the file or folder that you want to open.
How to copy files and folders to your
External Hard Drive
Mac Users
1. Highlight the file or folder that you want to copy by clicking on
it, but do not release the mouse button.
2. While keeping the mouse button pressed down, drag the
highlighted file or folder to the Drive icon or to a specific folder
on the Drive.
3. Release the mouse button. The file or folder will copy over.
PC Users
1. Single-click the file or folder that you want to copy in order to
highlight it.
2. Go to "Edit --> Copy".
3. Double-click the Drive icon to open it.
4. If you want to copy the file or folder to a specific folder on the
Drive, double-click that folder to open it.
5. Go to "Edit --> Paste". The file or folder will copy over.
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