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exFAT: compatible with Mac and Windows. exFAT is used as an alternative to FAT32 since it does not share
the same limitations. It is therefore an excellent cross-platform file system.
FAT32: compatible with Mac and Windows. A FAT32 partition can reach up to 32GB when formatted with
Windows. The individual file size is limited to 4GB. FAT32 can affect your hard drive's performance.
Windows file system formats
Use NTFS if:
...you will be using the storage device only with Windows computers since performance is optimal when
compared to exFAT or FAT32.
Use exFAT if:
...you will be using your storage device with both Windows and Mac computers.
Use FAT32 if:
...you will be using your storage device with Windows and Mac computers, and at least one of these
computers is incompatible with exFAT.
Forma ng instruc ons
The steps below can help you format and partition a storage device.
Caution: Formatting erases everything on the storage device. LaCie highly recommends that you
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back up all data on your storage device before performing the steps below. LaCie is not
responsible for any data lost due to formatting, partitioning or using a LaCie storage device.
Note: Refer to your operating system's documentation for more information on formatting and
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partitioning storage devices.
Windows
1. Make sure the storage device is connected to and mounted on the computer.
2. Right click on Computer and choose Manage. From the Manage window select Disk Management.
3. From the list of storage devices in the middle of the Disk Management window, locate your LaCie
device.
4. To create a new partition, right click on the volume and select New Simple Volume. Follow the on-screen
instructions when the New Simple Volume Wizard appears.

Mac

1. Make sure the storage device is connected to and mounted on the computer.
2. Select Go > Utilities in the Finder menu bar.
3. In the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility. All connected storage devices, partitions or disk images
are displayed in the left column.
4. Select the LaCie drive in the left-hand column.
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