P7-3500 User Guide
2.2.1 Formatting
The P7-3500 media player supports the FAT32 and NTFS file system with up to 3
partitions. If you format the drive using NTFS, certain functions such as ISO playback and
File Editing will not be available. For other file systems, the drive can only be accessed via
USB connection but your media player will not be able to display the files on the TV.
Windows
Use the disk management program or 3
rd
party software to format the drive.
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Right click on “My Computer” and choose “Manage”.
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Select “Disk Management”.
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Choose your external drive and right click on it for further commands (new volume).
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Follow the partition wizard to set up the drive and format it using FAT32 or NTFS.
Mac
Use the disk utility or 3
rd
party software to format the drive.
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Select “Disk Utility” in the utilities folder.
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Choose your external drive and format it using MS-DOS (FAT32).
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