LaCie d2 Quadra User Manual

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d2 Quadra User Manual 23Mac UsersYou may customize the storage device by reformatting and/or partitioning it with separate file system formats.For optimal performance in Mac OS environments, format and partition the storage device as one large Mac OSExtended volume.Mac OS Extended (HFS+): Mac OS Extended refers to the file system used by Mac OS X. HFS+ represents anoptimization of the older HFS file system by using hard disk space more efficiently. With HFS+, you are nolonger limited by block size.MS-DOS File System (FAT 32): This is the Microsoft file system, more typically known as FAT 32. Use FAT 32if you are going to be sharing your LaCie storage device between Mac and Window computers.See the table below for a comparison between HFS+ and FAT 32 (MS-DOS).Mac File System FormatsUse HFS+ if:…you will be using the storage device on Macs only. Performance will be enhances when compared to FAT 32.HFS+ is NOT compatible with Windows OS.Use FAT32 if:…you will be using your storage device with both Windows and Mac computers. Maximum single file size islimited to 4GB.FORMATTING INSTRUCTIONSThe steps listed below will help you to format and partition a storage device. For more information on choosingthe optimal file format, refer to About File System Formats.Caution: Formatting will erase everything on the storage device. LaCie highly recommends that youback up all data on your storage device before performing the steps below. LaCie is notresponsible for any data lost due to formatting, partitioning, or using a LaCie storage device.Important Info: Formatting the LaCie partition will delete the included User Manual and utilities. Pleasecopy all data, including documentation and software from LaCie, before formatting your storage device. UserManuals and select software may also be downloaded from www.lacie.com/support/.Note: Refer to your operating system's documentation for more information on reformatting andpartitioning your storage device.