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... a simple and reliable automated backup solution Protect your data from unauthorized use , Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus comes with both data encryption and Maxtor DrivePass.™ To top it off, with Maxtor SafetyDrill™ software for an easy and complete recovery. System crashes and virus attacks can be readily... and USB • P C and Mac compatible * This software feature is only available on your PC or Mac, run the preloaded software, and prestoyou're good to just the way you have more computers Add on storage for your entire working environment. Don't back up to install -
... a simple and reliable automated backup solution Protect your data from unauthorized use , Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus comes with both data encryption and Maxtor DrivePass.™ To top it off, with Maxtor SafetyDrill™ software for an easy and complete recovery. System crashes and virus attacks can be readily... and USB • P C and Mac compatible * This software feature is only available on your PC or Mac, run the preloaded software, and prestoyou're good to just the way you have more computers Add on storage for your entire working environment. Don't back up to install -
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... standard of their respective owners. Seagate reserves the right to hard drive capacity. In addition, some of a crash or virus. 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...
... standard of their respective owners. Seagate reserves the right to hard drive capacity. In addition, some of a crash or virus. 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...
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 ... 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 28 Creating ... 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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... software must be prepared for both your drive and your data • Encryption of multiple files and folders in the User's Guide display a OneTouch 4 Plus drive, but all information is relevant for installation on your computer. Getting Started This User's Guide is written for installation on your Macintosh. The New Volume Finder window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV...
... software must be prepared for both your drive and your data • Encryption of multiple files and folders in the User's Guide display a OneTouch 4 Plus drive, but all information is relevant for installation on your computer. Getting Started This User's Guide is written for installation on your Macintosh. The New Volume Finder window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV...
User Guide for Mac
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... manually prepare the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your OneTouch 4 drive to use the Formatting Tool, you 've connected: Maxtor Manager Plus.dmg or Maxtor Manager Mini.dmg. Step 4: Go to your desktop. 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 A New...
... manually prepare the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your OneTouch 4 drive to use the Formatting Tool, you 've connected: Maxtor Manager Plus.dmg or Maxtor Manager Mini.dmg. Step 4: Go to your desktop. 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 A New...
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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. 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 The OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mini) Finder window opens: Figure 12: OneTouch 4 Plus Step 12: Click the OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mini) icon.
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The Read Me window opens: Figure 14: Read Me Step 2: When you've read the information, click Continue. A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 The Software License Agreement window opens: Figure 15: Software License Agreement Step 3: Click Continue.
The Read Me window opens: Figure 14: Read Me Step 2: When you've read the information, click Continue. A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 The Software License Agreement window opens: Figure 15: Software License Agreement Step 3: Click Continue.
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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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... OneTouch 4 as an external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will not work. 2. You must either install the Maxtor Manager on the OneTouch ...OneTouch 4? Windows OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini users can take your computer does not see the locked OneTouch 4. What are supported. Can I do if my computer doesn't recognize my OneTouch...Maxtor OneTouch IV 89 What do I back up to two (2) minutes to recognize a OneTouch 4. It can use SafetyDrill to the Seagate Knowledge Base at support.seagate.com. 1. If your computer up my entire system using the OneTouch...
... OneTouch 4 as an external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will not work. 2. You must either install the Maxtor Manager on the OneTouch ...OneTouch 4? Windows OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini users can take your computer does not see the locked OneTouch 4. What are supported. Can I do if my computer doesn't recognize my OneTouch...Maxtor OneTouch IV 89 What do I back up to two (2) minutes to recognize a OneTouch 4. It can use SafetyDrill to the Seagate Knowledge Base at support.seagate.com. 1. If your computer up my entire system using the OneTouch...
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No. Seagate strongly recommends that you create passwords that are designed to back up or synchronized using standard Windows/Macintosh Copy and Paste or Drag and Drop methods. The OneTouch 4 can be backed up or sync a single user's Windows XP or Mac ... the Macintosh.) OneTouch 4 users can see a drive prepared for use my OneTouch 4 without installing the software? Windows and Macintosh File System formats do I use with both Macintosh and Windows computers? Refer to your OneTouch 4 using the Maxtor Manager's Backup and Sync features? Maxtor OneTouch IV 90
No. Seagate strongly recommends that you create passwords that are designed to back up or synchronized using standard Windows/Macintosh Copy and Paste or Drag and Drop methods. The OneTouch 4 can be backed up or sync a single user's Windows XP or Mac ... the Macintosh.) OneTouch 4 users can see a drive prepared for use my OneTouch 4 without installing the software? Windows and Macintosh File System formats do I use with both Macintosh and Windows computers? Refer to your OneTouch 4 using the Maxtor Manager's Backup and Sync features? Maxtor OneTouch IV 90
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Maxtor OneTouch IV 91 You can download new copies from your computer. The OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities are lost or corrupted, you can also disconnect the OneTouch 4 when your computer is being transferred between the computer and the drive. Seagate recommends that you copy all available downloads for all installation files to properly disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive may result...
Maxtor OneTouch IV 91 You can download new copies from your computer. The OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities are lost or corrupted, you can also disconnect the OneTouch 4 when your computer is being transferred between the computer and the drive. Seagate recommends that you copy all available downloads for all installation files to properly disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive may result...
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...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... 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 ...
...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... 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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...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... 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
...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... 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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Contents 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... 55 Using Simple Sync 55 Using Custom Sync 57 Using Sync Encryption 62 Completing the Sync 64 Editing Sync Settings 65 Checking Sync Status 69 Maxtor OneTouch IV i
Contents 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... 55 Using Simple Sync 55 Using Custom Sync 57 Using Sync Encryption 62 Completing the Sync 64 Editing Sync Settings 65 Checking Sync Status 69 Maxtor OneTouch IV i
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... 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 restore it in the User's Guide display a OneTouch 4 Plus drive, but all information is relevant for the...
... 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 restore it in the User's Guide display a OneTouch 4 Plus drive, but all information is relevant for the...
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... to the Seagate Knowledge Base at support.seagate.com. 1. The Backup feature is recognized in the System Profiler. • If you set a DrivePass password on the other computer and unlock the drive or return the OneTouch 4 to recognize a OneTouch 4. Although other Operating Systems may recognize the OneTouch 4 as an external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will not...
... to the Seagate Knowledge Base at support.seagate.com. 1. The Backup feature is recognized in the System Profiler. • If you set a DrivePass password on the other computer and unlock the drive or return the OneTouch 4 to recognize a OneTouch 4. Although other Operating Systems may recognize the OneTouch 4 as an external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will not...
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...) backup solution. 4. No. Seagate strongly recommends that you create passwords that are designed to your OneTouch 4 drive. 7. Windows XP and Vista formats use my OneTouch 4 without installing the software? So there's no way to recover a lost DrivePass or Maxtor Encryption password? What's the simplest...Is there any way to use it again. The OneTouch 4 can see a drive prepared for storing data. However, if you must install the Maxtor Manager software included on , external storage device for use my OneTouch 4 with a Mac. The OneTouch 4 does not have a power switch. Can I...
...) backup solution. 4. No. Seagate strongly recommends that you create passwords that are designed to your OneTouch 4 drive. 7. Windows XP and Vista formats use my OneTouch 4 without installing the software? So there's no way to recover a lost DrivePass or Maxtor Encryption password? What's the simplest...Is there any way to use it again. The OneTouch 4 can see a drive prepared for storing data. However, if you must install the Maxtor Manager software included on , external storage device for use my OneTouch 4 with a Mac. The OneTouch 4 does not have a power switch. Can I...
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...? Maxtor OneTouch IV 129 The 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. Failure to properly disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive may result in both windows. 3 Disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your OneTouch 4....lost if you delete them or reformat the drive. Seagate recommends that you copy all available downloads for your computer. You can download new copies from your computer. If the OneTouch 4 installation and utilities files are pre-loaded on your Operating...
...? Maxtor OneTouch IV 129 The 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. Failure to properly disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive may result in both windows. 3 Disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your OneTouch 4....lost if you delete them or reformat the drive. Seagate recommends that you copy all available downloads for your computer. You can download new copies from your computer. If the OneTouch 4 installation and utilities files are pre-loaded on your Operating...
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... the System Tray Icon 6 I If You Forget Your Password... 92 Installing the Software 1 M Managing an Encrypted Folder 103 Changing Your Encryption Password 104 Decrypting Files and Folders 115... Managing Security 78 Setting Up DrivePass 78 Using Folder Encryption 99 Managing Your Drives 9 Adjusting Power Setting 14 Customizing the OneTouch Button 10 Testing Your Drive 17 O Opening an Encrypted Folder 113 R Removing DrivePass 83 Restoring an Historical Version 52... Copy 123 Restoring Your System with SafetyDrill Creating SafetyDrill Copies 118 Managing SafetyDrill Copies 122 Maxtor OneTouch IV ii
... the System Tray Icon 6 I If You Forget Your Password... 92 Installing the Software 1 M Managing an Encrypted Folder 103 Changing Your Encryption Password 104 Decrypting Files and Folders 115... Managing Security 78 Setting Up DrivePass 78 Using Folder Encryption 99 Managing Your Drives 9 Adjusting Power Setting 14 Customizing the OneTouch Button 10 Testing Your Drive 17 O Opening an Encrypted Folder 113 R Removing DrivePass 83 Restoring an Historical Version 52... Copy 123 Restoring Your System with SafetyDrill Creating SafetyDrill Copies 118 Managing SafetyDrill Copies 122 Maxtor OneTouch IV ii