LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 User Manual - page 31

LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 | USB 3.0 User Manual

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FORMATTING INSTRUCTIONS

The steps listed below will help you to format and partition a storage device. For more information on choosing

the optimal file format, refer to About File System Formats.

Caution: Formatting will erase everything on the storage device. LaCie highly recommends that you

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.

Important Info: Formatting the LaCie partition will delete the included User Manual and utilities. Copy all

data, including documentation and software from the LaCie partition, before formatting your storage device.

User Manuals and select software may also be downloaded from 

www.lacie.com/support/

.

Note: Refer to your operating system's documentation for more information on formatting and partitioning

your storage device.