Formatting The Hard Disk; From The Pc - TrekStor DataStation Microdisk Q.U Operating Instructions Manual

3) Logging off and disconnecting the TrekStor

from the PC

Windows® Vista/XP/2000: At the bottom right on the task bar, left-click on the
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operating system of your computer. You can now disconnect the DataStation from
your PC.
Mac® OS X: You need to remove the drive from the Desktop before you disconnect it
or turn it off. Click on the relevant drive icon, and drag it to the trash icon.
Note: Please follow the recommended logoff procedure to prevent damage to the device
or data loss.

4) Formatting the hard disk

Important: Back up all the data on your hard disk before formatting it.
Note: ALL the data on the disk will be deleted when you format it.
Windows® 2000/XP/Vista
The DataStation can be formatted like any other hard disk in Windows®.
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