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... the external drive into an available USB or FireWire port on your PC or Mac, run the preloaded software, and prestoyou're good to install - Perfect for when you need to Recover all your files with one touch of a button or automated scheduling • T wo levels of data security • Sync data between two or more computers Add on storage for your desktop or laptop Maxtor OneTouch™ 4 Plus An...
... the external drive into an available USB or FireWire port on your PC or Mac, run the preloaded software, and prestoyou're good to install - Perfect for when you need to Recover all your files with one touch of a button or automated scheduling • T wo levels of data security • Sync data between two or more computers Add on storage for your desktop or laptop Maxtor OneTouch™ 4 Plus An...
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... PC hard drive's contents in case of a crash or virus. One gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one of its affiliates. Requirements Product Dimensions Performance Specs Retail Packaging Specs Inside the Box Capacities and Model Numbers Support Maxtor OneTouch™ 4 Plus An elegantly simple backup and storage solution, with preloaded installation software Quick start guide Power adapter USB 2.0 cable FireWire® 400/1394a cable Maxtor SafetyDrill Recovery CD* Capacity 250GB 500GB 750GB 1TB Model Number STM302504OTA3E5...
... PC hard drive's contents in case of a crash or virus. One gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one of its affiliates. Requirements Product Dimensions Performance Specs Retail Packaging Specs Inside the Box Capacities and Model Numbers Support Maxtor OneTouch™ 4 Plus An elegantly simple backup and storage solution, with preloaded installation software Quick start guide Power adapter USB 2.0 cable FireWire® 400/1394a cable Maxtor SafetyDrill Recovery CD* Capacity 250GB 500GB 750GB 1TB Model Number STM302504OTA3E5...
User Guide for Mac
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Contents Getting Started 1 Using the Formatting Tool 1 Preparing the Software Manually 4 Installing the Software 8 Managing Your Drives 14 Customizing the OneTouch Button 14 Running Diagnostics 17 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users 18 Updating Your Software 25 Backing Up & Restoring Folders 28 Creating Backup Plans 28 Using Simple Backup 28 Creating a Custom Backup Plan 32 Managing Backup Plans 39 Editing Backup Settings 39 Deleting Backup Plans 42 Backing Up Manually 43 Restoring Files 45 Synchronizing Folders 48 Using Pre-configured Sync 48 Using Custom Sync 49 Completing ...
Contents Getting Started 1 Using the Formatting Tool 1 Preparing the Software Manually 4 Installing the Software 8 Managing Your Drives 14 Customizing the OneTouch Button 14 Running Diagnostics 17 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users 18 Updating Your Software 25 Backing Up & Restoring Folders 28 Creating Backup Plans 28 Using Simple Backup 28 Creating a Custom Backup Plan 32 Managing Backup Plans 39 Editing Backup Settings 39 Deleting Backup Plans 42 Backing Up Manually 43 Restoring Files 45 Synchronizing Folders 48 Using Pre-configured Sync 48 Using Custom Sync 49 Completing ...
User Guide for Mac
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... OneTouch 4 drive to quickly open a frequently-used program The Maxtor OneTouch software is configured for a Windows operating system, the software must be prepared for installation on your Macintosh. Using the Formatting Tool The Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool automatically prepares the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your computer. Getting Started This User's Guide is relevant for the OneTouch 4 Mini drive as well. The Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive offers these features: • Backup & Restore to protect your data • Sync to synchronize one or more folders...
... OneTouch 4 drive to quickly open a frequently-used program The Maxtor OneTouch software is configured for a Windows operating system, the software must be prepared for installation on your Macintosh. Using the Formatting Tool The Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool automatically prepares the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your computer. Getting Started This User's Guide is relevant for the OneTouch 4 Mini drive as well. The Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive offers these features: • Backup & Restore to protect your data • Sync to synchronize one or more folders...
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Figure 3: Formatting In Progress • When formatting is complete, the OneTouch icon refreshes to display the name of the drive: • The OneTouch 4 Plus.dmg file appears on your desktop: • The dmg file automatically creates a OneTouch 4 Plus installer: • The OneTouch 4 Plus installer Welcome window opens Figure 4: Welcome Maxtor OneTouch IV 3
Figure 3: Formatting In Progress • When formatting is complete, the OneTouch icon refreshes to display the name of the drive: • The OneTouch 4 Plus.dmg file appears on your desktop: • The dmg file automatically creates a OneTouch 4 Plus installer: • The OneTouch 4 Plus installer Welcome window opens Figure 4: Welcome Maxtor OneTouch IV 3
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... Maxtor Manager Mini.dmg. The New Volume Finder window opens: Figure 5: New Volume Step 3: Drag the Maxtor Manager xxx.dmg file to your desktop. To manually prepare the software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to your computer. Note: The filename will vary depending on which Maxtor 4 drive you must manually prepare the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your Macintosh. A New Volume icon appears on your desktop: Step 2: Double-click the New Volume icon. Step 4: Go to Applications > Utilities> Disk Utility: Maxtor OneTouch...
... Maxtor Manager Mini.dmg. The New Volume Finder window opens: Figure 5: New Volume Step 3: Drag the Maxtor Manager xxx.dmg file to your desktop. To manually prepare the software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to your computer. Note: The filename will vary depending on which Maxtor 4 drive you must manually prepare the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your Macintosh. A New Volume icon appears on your desktop: Step 2: Double-click the New Volume icon. Step 4: Go to Applications > Utilities> Disk Utility: Maxtor OneTouch...
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The OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mini) Finder window opens: Figure 12: OneTouch 4 Plus Step 12: Click the OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mini) icon. The OneTouch 4 Plus or Mini Installer Welcome window opens Figure 13: Welcome Installing the Software To install the OneTouch software, Step 1: In the Welcome window, click Continue. Maxtor OneTouch IV 8
The OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mini) Finder window opens: Figure 12: OneTouch 4 Plus Step 12: Click the OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mini) icon. The OneTouch 4 Plus or Mini Installer Welcome window opens Figure 13: Welcome Installing the Software To install the OneTouch software, Step 1: In the Welcome window, click Continue. Maxtor OneTouch IV 8
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... the Seagate Knowledge Base at support.seagate.com. 1. You must either install the Maxtor Manager on the OneTouch 4 and then move it 's a powered USB Hub. • Did you set a DrivePass password on the other Operating Systems may recognize the OneTouch 4 as an external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will not work. 2. For further information, refer to another computer? Microsoft Windows: • XP Professional, XP Home, XP Media Center Edition* • Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate...
... the Seagate Knowledge Base at support.seagate.com. 1. You must either install the Maxtor Manager on the OneTouch 4 and then move it 's a powered USB Hub. • Did you set a DrivePass password on the other Operating Systems may recognize the OneTouch 4 as an external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will not work. 2. For further information, refer to another computer? Microsoft Windows: • XP Professional, XP Home, XP Media Center Edition* • Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate...
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... transfer procedures. 9. Windows and Macintosh File System formats do I use your OneTouch 4 using the Maxtor Manager's Backup and Sync features? Windows cannot see a Windows-formatted drive, it cannot write files to either Windows or Apple Help files or Knowledge Bases for use a third-party or Operating System (Vista Business or Vista Ultimate) backup solution. 4. Transfer files and folders to back up or sync a single user's Windows XP or Mac OS X Documents folder or Vista Personal User folder. 5. This will erase all data stored within the encrypted folder. Seagate...
... transfer procedures. 9. Windows and Macintosh File System formats do I use your OneTouch 4 using the Maxtor Manager's Backup and Sync features? Windows cannot see a Windows-formatted drive, it cannot write files to either Windows or Apple Help files or Knowledge Bases for use a third-party or Operating System (Vista Business or Vista Ultimate) backup solution. 4. Transfer files and folders to back up or sync a single user's Windows XP or Mac OS X Documents folder or Vista Personal User folder. 5. This will erase all data stored within the encrypted folder. Seagate...
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...? If the OneTouch 4 installation and utilities files are pre-loaded on your Operating System platform: Windows: 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the System Tray. 2 Select the OneTouch 4 from the list of devices and click Stop in data corruption or loss. 10. How you disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your system depends on your drive. You can download new copies from your computer. Maxtor OneTouch IV 91...
...? If the OneTouch 4 installation and utilities files are pre-loaded on your Operating System platform: Windows: 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the System Tray. 2 Select the OneTouch 4 from the list of devices and click Stop in data corruption or loss. 10. How you disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your system depends on your drive. You can download new copies from your computer. Maxtor OneTouch IV 91...
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... Managing Backup Plans 39 Restoring Files 45 Backing Up Manually 43 C Changing Your DrivePass Password 66 Changing Your Folder Encryption Password 85 From the Maxtor Protector Window 87 From the Security Window 85 Checking Sync Status 53 Completing the Sync 52 Creating a Custom Backup Plan 32 Creating an Encrypted Folder 73 Creating Backup Plans 28 Creating a Custom Backup Plan 32 Using Simple Backup 28 Customizing the OneTouch Button 14 D Deleting an Encrypted Folder 81 From the OneTouch 4 Folder 84 From the Security Window... 81 Deleting Backup Plans 42 E Editing Backup Settings...
... Managing Backup Plans 39 Restoring Files 45 Backing Up Manually 43 C Changing Your DrivePass Password 66 Changing Your Folder Encryption Password 85 From the Maxtor Protector Window 87 From the Security Window 85 Checking Sync Status 53 Completing the Sync 52 Creating a Custom Backup Plan 32 Creating an Encrypted Folder 73 Creating Backup Plans 28 Creating a Custom Backup Plan 32 Using Simple Backup 28 Customizing the OneTouch Button 14 D Deleting an Encrypted Folder 81 From the OneTouch 4 Folder 84 From the Security Window... 81 Deleting Backup Plans 42 E Editing Backup Settings...
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Preparing the Software Manually 4 Using the Formatting Tool 1 I If You Forget Your Password... 67 Installing the Software 8 M Managing an Encrypted Folder 78 Managing Backup Plans 39 Deleting Backup Plans 42 Editing Backup Settings 39 Managing Security 58 Using DrivePass 58 Using Folder Encryption 72 Managing Your Drives 14 Customizing the OneTouch Button 14 Running Diagnostics 17 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users) 18 P Preparing the Software Manually 4 R Removing DrivePass 64 Removing Files from Sync 53 Restoring Files 45 Running Diagnostics 17 S Synchronizing Folders 48 Checking Sync Status 53 ...
Preparing the Software Manually 4 Using the Formatting Tool 1 I If You Forget Your Password... 67 Installing the Software 8 M Managing an Encrypted Folder 78 Managing Backup Plans 39 Deleting Backup Plans 42 Editing Backup Settings 39 Managing Security 58 Using DrivePass 58 Using Folder Encryption 72 Managing Your Drives 14 Customizing the OneTouch Button 14 Running Diagnostics 17 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users) 18 P Preparing the Software Manually 4 R Removing DrivePass 64 Removing Files from Sync 53 Restoring Files 45 Running Diagnostics 17 S Synchronizing Folders 48 Checking Sync Status 53 ...
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...Sync 54 Using Custom Sync 49 Using DrivePass 58 Changing Your DrivePass Password 66 Enabling DrivePass 58 If You Forget Your Password... 67 Removing DrivePass 64 Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 60 Using Folder Encryption 72 Changing Your Folder Encryption Password 85 Creating an Encrypted Folder 73 Deleting an Encrypted Folder 81 Encrypting Files and Folders 75 Managing an Encrypted Folder 78 Using Pre-configured Sync 48 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users) 18 Using Simple Backup 28 Using the Formatting Tool 1 Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window 55 Using Automatic Overwrite 57 Maxtor OneTouch IV...
...Sync 54 Using Custom Sync 49 Using DrivePass 58 Changing Your DrivePass Password 66 Enabling DrivePass 58 If You Forget Your Password... 67 Removing DrivePass 64 Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 60 Using Folder Encryption 72 Changing Your Folder Encryption Password 85 Creating an Encrypted Folder 73 Deleting an Encrypted Folder 81 Encrypting Files and Folders 75 Managing an Encrypted Folder 78 Using Pre-configured Sync 48 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users) 18 Using Simple Backup 28 Using the Formatting Tool 1 Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window 55 Using Automatic Overwrite 57 Maxtor OneTouch IV...
User Guide for Windows
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... Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 1 Using the Maxtor System Tray Icon 6 Restoring the System Tray Icon 8 Managing Your Drives 9 Customizing the OneTouch Button 10 Adjusting the Power Setting 14 Testing Your Drive 17 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users 21 Updating Your Software 26 Backing Up & Restoring Folders 30 Creating a Backup Plan 30 Using Simple Backup 30 Creating a Custom Backup 32 Managing Backup Settings 39 Editing Backup Settings 39 Deleting a Backup Plan 44 Using Automatic Backup 46 Turning Off Automatic Backup 46 Backing Up Manually 47 Viewing the Backup Log...
... Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 1 Using the Maxtor System Tray Icon 6 Restoring the System Tray Icon 8 Managing Your Drives 9 Customizing the OneTouch Button 10 Adjusting the Power Setting 14 Testing Your Drive 17 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users 21 Updating Your Software 26 Backing Up & Restoring Folders 30 Creating a Backup Plan 30 Using Simple Backup 30 Creating a Custom Backup 32 Managing Backup Settings 39 Editing Backup Settings 39 Deleting a Backup Plan 44 Using Automatic Backup 46 Turning Off Automatic Backup 46 Backing Up Manually 47 Viewing the Backup Log...
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... drive and your data • Encryption of multiple files and folders in one location • A SafetyDrill™ copy of your system you can use to restore it in the User's Guide display a OneTouch 4 Plus drive, but all information is relevant for the OneTouch 4 Mini drive as well. The images reflect the Windows XP environment, but all information is relevant for the Windows Vista environment as well. The images in case...
... drive and your data • Encryption of multiple files and folders in one location • A SafetyDrill™ copy of your system you can use to restore it in the User's Guide display a OneTouch 4 Plus drive, but all information is relevant for the OneTouch 4 Mini drive as well. The images reflect the Windows XP environment, but all information is relevant for the Windows Vista environment as well. The images in case...
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... backed up and set or when you to • Schedule the backup of two Backup Plans: • Simple Backup: Pre-configured to back up your XP My Documents or Vista Personal Folder folder daily at 10:00 p.m. - You can select either of selected folders • Edit backup settings • Launch an immediate file backup • Restore backed up files After the initial backup, the OneTouch software backs up changed files in the...
... backed up and set or when you to • Schedule the backup of two Backup Plans: • Simple Backup: Pre-configured to back up your XP My Documents or Vista Personal Folder folder daily at 10:00 p.m. - You can select either of selected folders • Edit backup settings • Launch an immediate file backup • Restore backed up files After the initial backup, the OneTouch software backs up changed files in the...
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... external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will not work. 2. Can I do if my computer doesn't recognize my OneTouch 4? If your entire computer. Frequently Asked Questions These are the minimum Operating System requirements for the OneTouch 4? You must either install the Maxtor Manager on the other Operating System versions are properly connected, OneTouch 4 Mini Users: Make sure to connect the interface cables in the following sequence: 1 Power + Data 2 Power Only 3 Type B Interface directly to the OneTouch 4 Mini • Windows Users...
... external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will not work. 2. Can I do if my computer doesn't recognize my OneTouch 4? If your entire computer. Frequently Asked Questions These are the minimum Operating System requirements for the OneTouch 4? You must either install the Maxtor Manager on the other Operating System versions are properly connected, OneTouch 4 Mini Users: Make sure to connect the interface cables in the following sequence: 1 Power + Data 2 Power Only 3 Type B Interface directly to the OneTouch 4 Mini • Windows Users...
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... Help files or Knowledge Bases for file transfer procedures. 9. While Mac OS X can use my OneTouch 4 with Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Mail, and Macintosh Mail • Financial Files/Data • Other user data files/folders The Maxtor Manager's Backup and Sync utilities are easily remembered or record passwords and store them in order to it. The Backup and Sync features cannot back up or sync a single user's Windows XP or Mac OS X Documents folder or Vista Personal User folder...
... Help files or Knowledge Bases for file transfer procedures. 9. While Mac OS X can use my OneTouch 4 with Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Mail, and Macintosh Mail • Financial Files/Data • Other user data files/folders The Maxtor Manager's Backup and Sync utilities are easily remembered or record passwords and store them in order to it. The Backup and Sync features cannot back up or sync a single user's Windows XP or Mac OS X Documents folder or Vista Personal User folder...
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You can download new copies from your OneTouch 4. Note: Never disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive while data is lost or corrupted? The OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities are lost if you delete them or reformat the drive. If the OneTouch 4 installation and utilities files are pre-loaded on your Operating System platform: Windows: 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the System Tray. 2 Select the OneTouch 4 from the list of devices and click Stop in...
You can download new copies from your OneTouch 4. Note: Never disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive while data is lost or corrupted? The OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities are lost if you delete them or reformat the drive. If the OneTouch 4 installation and utilities files are pre-loaded on your Operating System platform: Windows: 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the System Tray. 2 Select the OneTouch 4 from the list of devices and click Stop in...
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...92 Installing the Software 1 M Managing an Encrypted Folder 103 Changing Your Encryption Password 104 Decrypting Files and Folders 115 Deleting an Encrypted Folder 109 Deleting Files and Folders from an Encrypted Folder 116 Opening an Encrypted Folder 113 Managing Backup Settings 39 Backing Up Manually 47 Deleting a Backup Plan 44 Editing Backup Settings 39 Using Scheduled Backup 46 Viewing the Backup Log 48 Managing SafetyDrill Copies 122 Managing Security 78 Setting Up DrivePass 78 Using Folder Encryption 99 Managing Your Drives 9 Adjusting Power Setting 14 Customizing the OneTouch Button 10...
...92 Installing the Software 1 M Managing an Encrypted Folder 103 Changing Your Encryption Password 104 Decrypting Files and Folders 115 Deleting an Encrypted Folder 109 Deleting Files and Folders from an Encrypted Folder 116 Opening an Encrypted Folder 113 Managing Backup Settings 39 Backing Up Manually 47 Deleting a Backup Plan 44 Editing Backup Settings 39 Using Scheduled Backup 46 Viewing the Backup Log 48 Managing SafetyDrill Copies 122 Managing Security 78 Setting Up DrivePass 78 Using Folder Encryption 99 Managing Your Drives 9 Adjusting Power Setting 14 Customizing the OneTouch Button 10...