TOPIC
What is the hard drive format used on the PowerBook G3 Series computer?
DISCUSSION
The PowerBook G3 Series (M4753) computer's hard disk uses a new, improved file format called Mac OS Extended format (sometimes called HFS Plus). Mac OS Extended format has two benefits: Using Norton Utilities Norton Utilities version 3.5.1 and earlier is not compatible with Mac OS Extended format. If you experience problems with your hard disk, Apple Computer recommends using the disk utility Disk First Aid, which is included on your system software CD. Warning - Using Norton Utilities version 3.5.1 or earlier on your hard disk can result in hard disk corruption and loss of all your data. See the Symantec Web site at " http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/num/kbase_num.html " for more information on Norton Utilities and Mac OS Extended format. Using Other Hard Disk Utility and Disk Locking Programs Some other disk utility and disk locking programs manufactured by companies other than Apple are incompatible with Mac OS Extended format. Before you attempt to use another manufacturer's disk utility or disk locking program, make sure the version you have is compatible with Mac OS Extended format. Check the documentation that came with the program or contact the manufacturer or the vendor from whom you purchased the program. Using SCSI Disk Mode (PowerBook Computers) To use your PowerBook in SCSI disk mode, the computer you are connecting your PowerBook to must have Mac OS 8.1 or later installed. If the computer has an earlier version of system software, you will not be able to see the files on your PowerBook's hard disk. Note: Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series computers should not be confused with Macintosh PowerBook G3 computers. Though the names are similar, there are significant differences. For more information differentiating between the computers, read Tech Info Library article 24604: " PowerBook G3, G3 Series: Identifying Different Versions " |
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Product Area: | Computers |
Category: | PowerBook |
Sub Category: | PowerBook G3 Series |
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