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...computers on the same operating system • C ustomizable Maxtor OneTouch button • A uto Updater helps keep your Maxtor OneTouch solution current • D ual interfaces: FireWire®400 and USB • P C and Mac compatible * This software feature is only available on your PC or Mac,... backup solution Protect your data from unauthorized use , Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus comes with both data encryption and Maxtor DrivePass.™ To top it . just plug the external drive into an available USB or FireWire port on Windows systems. It's easy to install - FireWire®...
...computers on the same operating system • C ustomizable Maxtor OneTouch button • A uto Updater helps keep your Maxtor OneTouch solution current • D ual interfaces: FireWire®400 and USB • P C and Mac compatible * This software feature is only available on your PC or Mac,... backup solution Protect your data from unauthorized use , Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus comes with both data encryption and Maxtor DrivePass.™ To top it . just plug the external drive into an available USB or FireWire port on Windows systems. It's easy to install - FireWire®...
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..., CA 95066 U.S.A. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, Maxtor, OneTouch, Maxtor DrivePass, Maxtor SafetyDrill, and the Maxtor stylized logo are the property of a crash or virus. DS1631.1-0708US_Canada 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...
..., CA 95066 U.S.A. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, Maxtor, OneTouch, Maxtor DrivePass, Maxtor SafetyDrill, and the Maxtor stylized logo are the property of a crash or virus. DS1631.1-0708US_Canada 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...
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 ... 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 28 ... 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
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..., but all information is written for both the OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini drives. Using the Formatting Tool The Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool automatically prepares the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your desktop: Step 2: Double-click the New Volume icon. The New Volume Finder window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 Because the software is loaded on your Macintosh. Getting Started...
..., but all information is written for both the OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini drives. Using the Formatting Tool The Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool automatically prepares the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your desktop: Step 2: Double-click the New Volume icon. The New Volume Finder window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 Because the software is loaded on your Macintosh. Getting Started...
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The remainder of what you see: • The New Volume drive is automatic. The Mac OneTouch 4 Plus Formatter window opens: Figure 2: Mac OneTouch 4 Formatter Step 4: After you've read the description of the software preparation is dismounted and reformatted: Maxtor OneTouch IV 2 Here's what the Formatting tool does, click Format to format your OneTouch 4 drive for a Macintosh. Step 3: Double-click the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mac OneTouch 4 Mini) icon. Figure 1: New Volume The New Volume Finder window contains the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus Formatting tool.
The remainder of what you see: • The New Volume drive is automatic. The Mac OneTouch 4 Plus Formatter window opens: Figure 2: Mac OneTouch 4 Formatter Step 4: After you've read the description of the software preparation is dismounted and reformatted: Maxtor OneTouch IV 2 Here's what the Formatting tool does, click Format to format your OneTouch 4 drive for a Macintosh. Step 3: Double-click the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mac OneTouch 4 Mini) icon. Figure 1: New Volume The New Volume Finder window contains the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus Formatting tool.
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... which Maxtor 4 drive you must manually prepare the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your Macintosh. To manually prepare the software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to your computer. The New Volume Finder window opens: Figure 5: New Volume Step 3: Drag the Maxtor Manager xxx.dmg file to your desktop. Step 4: Go to Applications > Utilities> Disk Utility: Maxtor OneTouch IV...
... which Maxtor 4 drive you must manually prepare the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your Macintosh. To manually prepare the software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to your computer. The New Volume Finder window opens: Figure 5: New Volume Step 3: Drag the Maxtor Manager xxx.dmg file to your desktop. Step 4: Go to Applications > Utilities> Disk Utility: Maxtor OneTouch IV...
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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 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.
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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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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. The Installation Type window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 10 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 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. The Installation Type window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 10 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.
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...a central point from which to manage your device. It can take several seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. You can customize your OneTouch button, located on . Note: External drives are automatically detected and listed in the My ...Maxtor OneTouch IV 14 Customizing the OneTouch Button You can set the OneTouch button to access your device doesn't appear, make sure it's properly connected and turned on the front of your drive, so that your OneTouch drive automatically performs the action of the window allows you click the OneTouch...
...a central point from which to manage your device. It can take several seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. You can customize your OneTouch button, located on . Note: External drives are automatically detected and listed in the My ...Maxtor OneTouch IV 14 Customizing the OneTouch Button You can set the OneTouch button to access your device doesn't appear, make sure it's properly connected and turned on the front of your drive, so that your OneTouch drive automatically performs the action of the window allows you click the OneTouch...
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Step 2: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates now, click Check Now. A window informs you of whether your software is selected by default. Figure 17: Software Update The Software Update window opens: Figure 18: Software Update Software Update is up to date: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 Step 3: To check for updates automatically.
Step 2: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates now, click Check Now. A window informs you of whether your software is selected by default. Figure 17: Software Update The Software Update window opens: Figure 18: Software Update Software Update is up to date: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 Step 3: To check for updates automatically.
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...OneTouch 4? No. Windows OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini users can take your computer does not see the locked OneTouch 4. Frequently Asked Questions These are the minimum Operating System requirements for the OneTouch 4? What are common, frequently asked questions about the OneTouch... to the Seagate Knowledge Base at support.seagate.com. 1. Although other Operating System versions are properly connected, OneTouch 4 Mini Users...OneTouch 4 as an external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will not work. 2. The Backup feature cannot back up their Maxtor OneTouch...
...OneTouch 4? No. Windows OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini users can take your computer does not see the locked OneTouch 4. Frequently Asked Questions These are the minimum Operating System requirements for the OneTouch 4? What are common, frequently asked questions about the OneTouch... to the Seagate Knowledge Base at support.seagate.com. 1. Although other Operating System versions are properly connected, OneTouch 4 Mini Users...OneTouch 4 as an external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will not work. 2. The Backup feature cannot back up their Maxtor OneTouch...
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...Can I disconnect the drive from my computer? Maxtor OneTouch IV 90 computers. (SafetyDrill is no safe way to use my OneTouch 4 without installing the software? While Mac OS X can be backed 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. Transfer files and folders to your OneTouch 4 drive with a Mac. Seagate...
...Can I disconnect the drive from my computer? Maxtor OneTouch IV 90 computers. (SafetyDrill is no safe way to use my OneTouch 4 without installing the software? While Mac OS X can be backed 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. Transfer files and folders to your OneTouch 4 drive with a Mac. Seagate...
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...is lost or corrupted? The OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities are lost if you disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your system depends on your local system before using the drive. Maxtor OneTouch IV 91 What do I do if my OneTouch 4 software is being transferred between the ...installation files to properly disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive may result in both windows. 3 Disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your OneTouch 4. You can download new copies from your computer is shut down. Seagate recommends that you can also disconnect the OneTouch 4 when your computer. How you...
...is lost or corrupted? The OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities are lost if you disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your system depends on your local system before using the drive. Maxtor OneTouch IV 91 What do I do if my OneTouch 4 software is being transferred between the ...installation files to properly disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive may result in both windows. 3 Disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your OneTouch 4. You can download new copies from your computer is shut down. Seagate recommends that you can also disconnect the OneTouch 4 when your computer. How you...
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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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... 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 ...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
... 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 ...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
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Updating Your Software 25 Using Automatic Overwrite 57 Using Automatic Sync 54 Turning Off Automatic 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 ... 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 iii
Updating Your Software 25 Using Automatic Overwrite 57 Using Automatic Sync 54 Turning Off Automatic 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 ... 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 iii
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... Windows Vista users. 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 computer. In addition, the User's Guide is written for both the OneTouch 4 Plus...
... Windows Vista users. 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 computer. In addition, the User's Guide is written for both the OneTouch 4 Plus...
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... can take a few seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your drive features and manage drive utilities. Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 Step 2: Click an option in the My Drives window. It displays all Maxtor devices connected to your computer: Figure 1: My Drives The Command panel across the top of the window allows you to access your device...
... can take a few seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your drive features and manage drive utilities. Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 Step 2: Click an option in the My Drives window. It displays all Maxtor devices connected to your computer: Figure 1: My Drives The Command panel across the top of the window allows you to access your device...
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Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you when an update is ready for use. However, you can manually check to your software. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 When the reformat is complete, your drive is available for software updates, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings. For further information about using RAID, refer to see if an update is available or you can turn off the Software Update feature. Figure 20: Reformat in Progress Step 6: Click Reformat. To check for your OneTouch III User Guide.
Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you when an update is ready for use. However, you can manually check to your software. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 When the reformat is complete, your drive is available for software updates, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings. For further information about using RAID, refer to see if an update is available or you can turn off the Software Update feature. Figure 20: Reformat in Progress Step 6: Click Reformat. To check for your OneTouch III User Guide.