5.1 FAQ
Q: How do I format my storage solution?
A: OWC has detailed instructions online for most popular operating systems, located at:
http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/formatting.cfm
Q: What file system should I choose when formatting my drive?
A: This will depend on how you want to use the drive, but in general we recommend:
• Mac OS X : HFS + (Mac OS Extended)
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 : NTFS
• For cross-platform compatibility, FAT32 will work, but single file sizes are limited to 4GB.
Other options using 3rd party software exist but are not covered here.
Q: Will the hard drive spin down when my computer goes to sleep or into stand-by
mode?
A: Yes, it will spin down to save energy. It will take about 30 seconds to access your data
after being in sleep or stand-by mode.
5.2 About Data Protection
To ensure that your files are protected and to prevent the loss of your data, we strongly
suggest that you keep two copies of your data: one copy on your OWC Mercury On-The-
Go Pro, and a second copy on either your internal hard drive or another storage medium,
such as an optical backup, or on a second external hard drive.
Any data loss or corruption while using the OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro is the sole
responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances will Other World Computing be
held liable for compensation or the recovery of any lost data.
OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro
Chapter 5 - Appendix
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