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Formatting with the file system HFS+
To format the DataStation in Mac® OS X with the file format "HFS+" ("
mAc oS extenDeD")
please proceed as follows:
• Click on the button "
optionS" and choose either "guiD pArtition tAble" or "Apple pArtition
tAble" as the partition scheme and confirm the choice by klicking on "ok".
• Use the drop-down list to determine the file system for the hard disk/partition to
be formatted, and enter the name in the provided field.
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Instructions for the Mac® OS X Leopard: The file system "HFS+" ("Mac oS extended")
allows you to use the "tiMe MacHine".
• To start the formatting of the DataStation, click on the "
Apply" button and confirm
this by clicking on "pArtition", in the window that appears.
Formatting with the file system FAT32
The file system "FAt32" offers the maximum compatibility with different operating
systems. Unfortunately, it is limited with respect to the maximum possible size of a file
(max. 4 GB). To format the DataStation using Mac® OS X with the file system "FAt32"
please proceed as follows:
• Click on the button "
optionS" and choose "mASter boot recorD" as the partition
scheme and confirm the selection by klicking on "ok".
• Use the drop-down list to select the file system "mS-DoS"/"mS-DoS (FAt)" for the
hard disk/partition to be formatted, and enter the name in the provided field.
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Please wait until the formatting of your DataStation has been completed. Please
note that formatting under Mac® OS X 10.4.x takes a long time.
• To start the formatting of the DataStation, click on the "
Apply" button and confirm
this by clicking on "pArtition", in the window that appears.
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