The Iomega® Mini USB drive can be used to transfer files between a Macintosh® and a Windows® PC. What is needed to transfer files between these two platforms is dependant upon whether the Iomega Mini drive is formatted for use with a Macintosh or for use with Windows.

How to use if drive is formatted for use with Windows

The Macintosh has the ability to read Windows formatted drives by default. This enables you to copy files back and forth without any additional software.

Note : In order to use the files on both Macintosh and Windows, you will need to have the relevant application installed on both computers. For example, if you are transferring an Excel document, you will need Excel installed on both computers.

How to use if drive is formatted for use with Macintosh

Windows PCs do not have the ability to read Macintosh formatted drives by default. You will need to purchase and install a program that will read and write to Macintosh formatted drives, such as MacDrive 5 from http://www.macdrive.com

Note : In order to use the files on both Macintosh and Windows, you will need to have the relevant application installed on both computers. For example, if you are transferring an Excel document, you will need Excel installed on both computers.

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