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...data from unauthorized use , Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus comes with up and protect just your Maxtor OneTouch solution current • D ual interfaces: FireWire®400 and USB • P C and Mac compatible * This software feature is only available on Windows systems. Highlights • Maxtor SafetyDrill prepares, boots, and ... to install - System crashes and virus attacks can be readily booted for an easy and complete recovery. To safeguard against unauthorized use Sync your data between 2 or more computers Add on storage for your desktop or laptop Maxtor OneTouch™ 4 Plus An ...
...data from unauthorized use , Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus comes with up and protect just your Maxtor OneTouch solution current • D ual interfaces: FireWire®400 and USB • P C and Mac compatible * This software feature is only available on Windows systems. Highlights • Maxtor SafetyDrill prepares, boots, and ... to install - System crashes and virus attacks can be readily booted for an easy and complete recovery. To safeguard against unauthorized use Sync your data between 2 or more computers Add on storage for your desktop or laptop Maxtor OneTouch™ 4 Plus An ...
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... a different standard of measurement and report a lower capacity. Seagate reserves the right to hard drive capacity. 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...
... a different standard of measurement and report a lower capacity. Seagate reserves the right to hard drive capacity. 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...
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 ... 53 Checking Sync Status 53 Using Automatic Sync 54 Turning Off Automatic Sync 54 Synchronizing Manually 55 Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window 55 Using Automatic Overwrite 57 Managing Security 58 Using DrivePass 58 Maxtor OneTouch IV i
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 ... 53 Checking Sync Status 53 Using Automatic Sync 54 Turning Off Automatic Sync 54 Synchronizing Manually 55 Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window 55 Using Automatic Overwrite 57 Managing Security 58 Using DrivePass 58 Maxtor OneTouch IV i
User Guide for Mac
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... display a OneTouch 4 Plus drive, but all information is relevant 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 Macintosh, To use the Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to quickly open a frequently-used program The Maxtor OneTouch software is configured for a Windows operating...
... display a OneTouch 4 Plus drive, but all information is relevant 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 Macintosh, To use the Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to quickly open a frequently-used program The Maxtor OneTouch software is configured for a Windows operating...
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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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... on which Maxtor 4 drive you've connected: Maxtor Manager Plus.dmg or Maxtor Manager Mini.dmg. The New Volume Finder window opens: Figure 5: New Volume Step 3: Drag the Maxtor Manager xxx.dmg file to Applications > Utilities> Disk Utility: Maxtor OneTouch IV 4 ...Step 4: Go to your desktop. Note: The filename will vary depending on your desktop: Step 2: Double-click the New Volume icon. To manually prepare the software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to use the Formatting Tool, you must manually prepare the Maxtor Manager software for installation...
... on which Maxtor 4 drive you've connected: Maxtor Manager Plus.dmg or Maxtor Manager Mini.dmg. The New Volume Finder window opens: Figure 5: New Volume Step 3: Drag the Maxtor Manager xxx.dmg file to Applications > Utilities> Disk Utility: Maxtor OneTouch IV 4 ...Step 4: Go to your desktop. Note: The filename will vary depending on your desktop: Step 2: Double-click the New Volume icon. To manually prepare the software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to use the Formatting Tool, you must manually prepare the Maxtor Manager software for installation...
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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. The OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mini) Finder window opens: Figure 12: OneTouch 4 Plus Step 12: Click the OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mini) icon. Maxtor OneTouch IV 8
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. The OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mini) Finder window opens: Figure 12: OneTouch 4 Plus Step 12: Click the OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mini) icon. Maxtor OneTouch IV 8
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The Read Me window opens: Figure 14: Read Me Step 2: When you've read the information, click Continue. The Software License Agreement window opens: Figure 15: Software License Agreement Step 3: Click Continue. A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Maxtor OneTouch IV 9
The Read Me window opens: Figure 14: Read Me Step 2: When you've read the information, click Continue. The Software License Agreement window opens: Figure 15: Software License Agreement Step 3: Click Continue. A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Maxtor OneTouch IV 9
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Note: The OneTouch 4 software can be installed only on the boot volume. Figure 16: License Agreement sheet Step 4: Click Agree in the sheet to continue the installation. The Installation Type window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 10 The Select a Destination window opens: Figure 17: Select a Destination Step 5: If it's not already selected, select your Macintosh hard drive and click Continue.
Note: The OneTouch 4 software can be installed only on the boot volume. Figure 16: License Agreement sheet Step 4: Click Agree in the sheet to continue the installation. The Installation Type window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 10 The Select a Destination window opens: Figure 17: Select a Destination Step 5: If it's not already selected, select your Macintosh hard drive and click Continue.
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Figure 18: Installation Type Step 6: Click Install. A progress window keeps you 'll have to restart your computer: Figure 19: Restart Warning Step 7: Click Continue Installation in the sheet. A sheet warns that you informed as the installation proceeds: Maxtor OneTouch IV 11
Figure 18: Installation Type Step 6: Click Install. A progress window keeps you 'll have to restart your computer: Figure 19: Restart Warning Step 7: Click Continue Installation in the sheet. A sheet warns that you informed as the installation proceeds: Maxtor OneTouch IV 11
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Figure 20: Installing OneTouch 4 Plus When the installation is complete, a Restart window opens: Figure 21: Restart Step 8: Click Restart to restart your desktop: Maxtor OneTouch IV 12 When your computer has restarted, a Maxtor Manager icon appears on your computer and complete the installation.
Figure 20: Installing OneTouch 4 Plus When the installation is complete, a Restart window opens: Figure 21: Restart Step 8: Click Restart to restart your desktop: Maxtor OneTouch IV 12 When your computer has restarted, a Maxtor Manager icon appears on your computer and complete the installation.
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... the OneTouch 4. You must either install the Maxtor Manager on the other Operating Systems may recognize the OneTouch 4 as an external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will not work. 2. Windows OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini users can take your computer up your computer does not see the locked OneTouch 4. What are properly connected, OneTouch 4 Mini Users: Make sure to the Seagate Knowledge...
... the OneTouch 4. You must either install the Maxtor Manager on the other Operating Systems may recognize the OneTouch 4 as an external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will not work. 2. Windows OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini users can take your computer up your computer does not see the locked OneTouch 4. What are properly connected, OneTouch 4 Mini Users: Make sure to the Seagate Knowledge...
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...storing data. No. Seagate strongly recommends that you must delete the encrypted folder. Yes. Windows cannot see a Windows-formatted drive, it cannot write files to it . • If you lose a Maxtor Encryption password, you wish to use my OneTouch 4 with Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Mail, and Macintosh ..., while Macintosh uses the HFS+ File System. However, if you must install the Maxtor Manager software included on it . computers. (SafetyDrill is no safe way to use my OneTouch 4 without installing the software? What types of files and folders cannot be used as Backup...
...storing data. No. Seagate strongly recommends that you must delete the encrypted folder. Yes. Windows cannot see a Windows-formatted drive, it cannot write files to it . • If you lose a Maxtor Encryption password, you wish to use my OneTouch 4 with Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Mail, and Macintosh ..., while Macintosh uses the HFS+ File System. However, if you must install the Maxtor Manager software included on it . computers. (SafetyDrill is no safe way to use my OneTouch 4 without installing the software? What types of files and folders cannot be used as Backup...
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...OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities are lost or corrupted, you can also disconnect the OneTouch 4 when your local system before using the drive. Maxtor OneTouch IV 91 You can download new copies from the Seagate Website at www.seagate.com. Failure to eject the volume. 2 Disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your computer. What do I do if my OneTouch... OneTouch 4 to the Trash to properly disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive may result in both windows. 3 Disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your computer. These files will be permanently lost or corrupted? If the OneTouch 4 installation ...
...OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities are lost or corrupted, you can also disconnect the OneTouch 4 when your local system before using the drive. Maxtor OneTouch IV 91 You can download new copies from the Seagate Website at www.seagate.com. Failure to eject the volume. 2 Disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your computer. What do I do if my OneTouch... OneTouch 4 to the Trash to properly disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive may result in both windows. 3 Disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your computer. These files will be permanently lost or corrupted? If the OneTouch 4 installation ...
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... 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 ... 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 39 Enabling DrivePass 58 Encrypting Files and Folders 75 F Frequently Asked Questions 89 G Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 8 Maxtor OneTouch IV ...
... 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 ... 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 39 Enabling DrivePass 58 Encrypting Files and Folders 75 F Frequently Asked Questions 89 G Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 8 Maxtor OneTouch IV ...
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...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 ...Sync 52 Removing Files from Sync 53 Synchronizing Manually 55 Using Custom Sync 49 Using Pre-configured Sync 48 Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window 55 Synchronizing Manually 55 T Turning Off Automatic Sync 54 U Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 60 Maxtor OneTouch IV ii
...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 ...Sync 52 Removing Files from Sync 53 Synchronizing Manually 55 Using Custom Sync 49 Using Pre-configured Sync 48 Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window 55 Synchronizing Manually 55 T Turning Off Automatic Sync 54 U Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 60 Maxtor OneTouch IV ii
User Guide for Windows
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... the OneTouch 4 Plus and the OneTouch 4 Mini drives. The images in case your computer crashes • A customized OneTouch button to quickly open a frequently-used program • Power management features to conserve energy when your Maxtor OneTouch 4 isn't being used Installing the Software To install the Maxtor Manager software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to your computer. The Main Menu window opens: Maxtor OneTouch...
... the OneTouch 4 Plus and the OneTouch 4 Mini drives. The images in case your computer crashes • A customized OneTouch button to quickly open a frequently-used program • Power management features to conserve energy when your Maxtor OneTouch 4 isn't being used Installing the Software To install the Maxtor Manager software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to your computer. The Main Menu window opens: Maxtor OneTouch...
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The Welcome window opens: Figure 2: Welcome Step 3: Click Next. Figure 1: Main Menu Step 2: Click Install Maxtor One Touch. The EULA language selection window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 2
The Welcome window opens: Figure 2: Welcome Step 3: Click Next. Figure 1: Main Menu Step 2: Click Install Maxtor One Touch. The EULA language selection window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 2
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Step 7: Click Next. A Setup Status window keeps you informed as the installation proceeds: Figure 6: Setup Status When the installation is complete, a Register window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 4 Figure 5: Select a Destination Step 6: Accept the default destination folder or click Browse to select a different folder.
Step 7: Click Next. A Setup Status window keeps you informed as the installation proceeds: Figure 6: Setup Status When the installation is complete, a Register window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 4 Figure 5: Select a Destination Step 6: Accept the default destination folder or click Browse to select a different folder.
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When your computer has restarted, a Maxtor Manager icon appears on your computer and complete the installation now and click Finish. The InstallShield Wizard Complete window opens: Figure 8: InstallShield Wizard Complete Step 9: Decide whether to conclude the installation. Figure 7: Register Step 8: Click Register to register your OneTouch 4 drive now or click Next to restart your desktop: Maxtor OneTouch IV 5
When your computer has restarted, a Maxtor Manager icon appears on your computer and complete the installation now and click Finish. The InstallShield Wizard Complete window opens: Figure 8: InstallShield Wizard Complete Step 9: Decide whether to conclude the installation. Figure 7: Register Step 8: Click Register to register your OneTouch 4 drive now or click Next to restart your desktop: Maxtor OneTouch IV 5