How to format your DataVault for Mac OS 9.

1. Plug the drive into the Macintosh using either the Friewire or USB cables.
2. Disable the File Exchange control panel.
a. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels ? Extensions Manager.
b. From the list that appears, clear the check box next to the File Exchange control panel.
c. Click Restart.

As computer restarts, a message appears saying the drive is unreadable and asks you to initialize the drive.

3. Enter a name for the drive in the Name Field.
4. Select the Mac OS Extended from the Format pop-up menu and click Initialize.

! You will receive an Alert: “Initializing will erase all information on your drive.” Click Continue.

The new drive appears on your desktop as a Macintosh Drive with the name you assigned.

To confirm the drive is formatted properly, select the drive and then select File ? Get Info ? General Information. The drive format should read Mac OS Extended.

5. Enable the File Exchange control panel.
a. From the Apple Menu, select Control Panels ? Extensions Manager.
b. Select the check box next to the File Exchange control panel.
c. Under Special (top menu bar), click Restart.