On Tue, 27 Dec 2005 06:40:23 -0500 Tim Collier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Well, that's the problem, the LaCie, just like any other hard drive > that comes off the shelf, needs to be formatted. Take your pick of > which one you'd like to use and I guarantee your problems will be > solved. > > Tim > On Dec 26, 2005, at 10:05 PM, Thomas D. Kearns wrote: > > > correct. didn't seem to need it. copied a doc to it with no > > problem. when I tried to format per the manual, there was no > > choice for mac so i assumed it was already formatted. My LaCie HD came formatted for *Windows*; the owner's manual strongly suggested it be re-formatted for use with a Mac (using Disk Utility). Emily -- "If it seem slow, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay." Emily Jackson <http://home.hiwaay.net/~emilyj/missjackson.html> -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:imac-list@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
