CRU DataPAK User Manual
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DataPAK - Manual
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If you wish to format FAT-32 for cross-platform compatibility, you will need to use a third-
party utility to do so. Windows XP will not create FAT-32 volumes larger than 32GB.
After the volume is formatted, an icon representing the drive volume will appear in My
Computer. You can now use the volume just like an internal hard drive.
If the DataPAK is connected to your computer via FireWire or USB, always eject the device
by clicking the taskbar “eject” icon before turning off power or unplugging the data cable.
Failing to do so could result in data corruption on the drive. When connecting via eSATA,
you will not be able to eject in this way. However, it is possible to disable the device us-
ing Device Manager. Whether or not you choose to disable the device in this way, always
make sure the drives are not being accessed before shutting off the DataPAK to avoid data
loss.