Chapter 7 Format (Initialization); What Is Formatting; Note When Formatting; Formatting With Ntfs (Windows) - Buffalo HD-H Series User Manual

Chapter 7 Format (Initialization)

What Is Formatting?

Formatting is a process that creates a file system, allowing a drive to be usable with your computer. This unit is
formatted to HFS Plus file system by default.
For Windows:
Format the drive to NTFS.
Note: The maximum size of a file on a FAT32 hard drive is 4 GB.
For Mac:
You can proceed with HFS Plus.

Note When Formatting

• Never unplug, reset, or turn off the computer during the formatting process. This could result in damage to the
drive or other problems. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if the format process is interrupted.
• The data stored in the hard drive will be deleted by formatting. Make sure no essential data remains before
formatting.
• Formatting is intended to be performed at your own risk. Don't format the wrong drive! Check the drive letter
and partition name carefully.

Formatting with NTFS (Windows)

1
Connect the unit and computer by the eSATA or USB cable.
2
Click at the taskbar in desktop mode, right-click "This PC" (or "Computer"), and click Manage.
If "User Account Control" window is opened, select Yes or Continue.
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