Fantom Drives GreenDrive Installation Guide

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2-27-2008 MD1DQ-GDM Rev A
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DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
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QuickStart
Installation Guide
Thank you for choosing Fantom Drives! Your Fantom Drives GreenDrive
Quad 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 eSATA enabled, USB-capable or
FireWire Apple Macintosh computers running MacOS 10.4 (or greater)
and PC-Compatible computers running Windows 2000, Windows XP,
Windows 2003, and Windows Vista.
Windows & Mac
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Installation Guide

2-27-2008 MD1DQ-GDM Rev AThe material in this document is for information only and is subject to change without notice. While

Page 2 - Contents

10 11Optimizing Windows Caching Algorithm By default, Windows XP optimizes caching for performance on external drives. Vista optimizes caching for qui

Page 3 - Limited Warranty

ContentsIntroduction ... 3Parts & Accessories List ...

Page 4 - Accessories List

18 3IntroductionWelcome, and thank you for purchasing GreenDrive Quad Interface Hard Disk from Fantom Drives. In photos and illustrations i

Page 5 - Precautions

4 17Parts &Accessories ListThe package contains the following items:• Fantom Drives GreenDrive Quad Hard Disk• Quick Start Installation Guide• Fir

Page 6 - Compared

16 5PrecautionsFailure to follow the precautions described below may cause damage to your Fantom Drives External Hard Drive and void the warranty. • D

Page 7 - Troubleshooting

6 15Data transfer rate of 400 Mbps FireWire is suitable for applications where delayed or out-of-order data frames are unacceptable, such as d

Page 8 - Performing Basic Tasks

14 7Fantom Drives GreenDrive Quad Hard Disk at a GlanceAC adapter portPower SwitchUSB 2.0 portFireWire 800 portsTroubleshootingGeneral QuestionsQ: I

Page 9 - Formatting Your Drive

Connecting the Driveto Your Computer1. Plug the AC adapter cord into the power port on the back of the Drive. The plug should not require much effort

Page 10 - Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista

12 9How to Safely Dismountand Turn Off theExternal Hard driveWhat do 'mounting' and 'dismounting' mean? When a device such

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