Using Your LaCie Drive
LaCie mini
COMPANION HARD DRIVE
user manual | page 15
8) In the
Volume Information
section, create a name for each partition, choose the volume format (Mac OS Extended, Mac
OS Standard or UNIX File System) and the volume size.
Important Note:
Please refer to section 4.2. File System Formats, for a more detailed discussion on the differences
between the two systems.
Important Note:
Apple recommends that unless you have a specific reason to use the UNIX File System (UFS), you
should use the Mac OS Extended format since it provides a more familiar experience to Macintosh users.
9) In the
Options
section, click the
Install Mac OS 9 Disk Drivers
box if you plan on sharing the drive between the Mac OS
9.x and Mac OS 10.x.
10) Once you have finalized the volume format, number of partitions, size and options, click
OK
. The following message will
appear: “Warning! Saving the new volume will erase all existing volumes. This can NOT be undone. Are you sure you want
to do that?” Click
Partition
to continue.
11) Mac OS 10.x will automatically setup the disk with the partitions and volume format you selected, and your new drive
will be available for use.
