external HDD partition

hi ,
got a lacie external HDD , now was trying to create a partition in this. followed some instructions like "how to" but got stuck at this point (image attached) .

all i am wondering about those two tiny amount "volumes" like the first two highlighted ones. what actually they are?

and yes some tips on "how to create partition" too.

using vista.

thnks guys.

 

This should help:
How to partition and format a hard disk in Windows

I think you might have to "Shrink" (by right clicking) your external harddrive first.

Not sure about your other question. Sorry.

 

Thanks Pluberus,
hmmm.. i might sound a lill' crazy..but does "Creating and formatting a partition in Windows" means creating partition in the main HDD or even works for External HDD.
sorry for stupid question but just want to be sure.
thanks.

 

Most everything you can do to your main HDD you can also accomplish on your External HDD. i.e. you can create partitions and format your External HDD just as if it was your main HDD. Just make sure you right click on the correct drive within Disk Management.

The statement "Within Windows" just means you are performing your activities from within a windows environment vs. DOS, Linux, or someother environment.

 

Thanks deeastman, seems like i had every doubts in my head answered

ll get back in case i s***w up some nuts n bolts while creating the partition

thanks,.

 

No problem.