LaCie 2big USB 3.0
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DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON
Formatting
User Manual
page 24
9. Specify the partition size. Please note that FAT32 parti-
tions must be 32GB (32000MB) or smaller. By default, the
partition occupies the entire volume (
Fig. 19
) but you may
change the size based upon the working environment. Click
Next
.
10. Assign a drive letter or mount path (
Fig. 20
). Click
Next
.
11. Select the file format for the disk (FAT32 will only appear
as an option if the partion is 32GB or less - see
3.4.1. File
System Formats
). Once FAT32 or NTFS has been selected
(
Fig. 21
), you have the option to
Perform a quick format,
which allows for a much faster format. While Disk Manage-
ment does not check the drive for errors as extensively with
a quick format, the option does save a significant amount
of time. Click
Next
.
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Fig. 19
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
