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...Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus comes with both data encryption and Maxtor DrivePass.™ To top it off, with one safe, convenient location - Don't back up to go. Highlights • Maxtor SafetyDrill prepares, boots, and recovers your Maxtor OneTouch solution current • D ual interfaces: FireWire®400 and USB • P C and Mac compatible * This software... • T wo levels of data security • Sync data between two or more computers Add on Windows systems. Perfect for when you like it. over 16,660 hours of digital music or 320,000 digital photos...
...Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus comes with both data encryption and Maxtor DrivePass.™ To top it off, with one safe, convenient location - Don't back up to go. Highlights • Maxtor SafetyDrill prepares, boots, and recovers your Maxtor OneTouch solution current • D ual interfaces: FireWire®400 and USB • P C and Mac compatible * This software... • T wo levels of data security • Sync data between two or more computers Add on Windows systems. Perfect for when you like it. over 16,660 hours of digital music or 320,000 digital photos...
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....com * This software feature is used for formatting and other trademarks or registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of a crash or virus. In addition, some of the listed capacity is only available on Windows systems. MaxtorSolutions.com © 2007 Seagate Technology LLC. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, Maxtor, OneTouch, Maxtor DrivePass, Maxtor SafetyDrill, and the Maxtor stylized logo...
....com * This software feature is used for formatting and other trademarks or registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of a crash or virus. In addition, some of the listed capacity is only available on Windows systems. MaxtorSolutions.com © 2007 Seagate Technology LLC. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, Maxtor, OneTouch, Maxtor DrivePass, Maxtor SafetyDrill, and the Maxtor stylized logo...
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
User Guide for Mac
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... the Maxtor Manager software for the OneTouch 4 Mini drive as well. Getting Started This User's Guide is written for installation on your OneTouch drive. Because the software is configured for a Windows operating system, the 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...
... the Maxtor Manager software for the OneTouch 4 Mini drive as well. Getting Started This User's Guide is written for installation on your OneTouch drive. Because the software is configured for a Windows operating system, the 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...
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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 The remainder of what you see: • The New Volume drive is automatic. Figure 1: New Volume The New Volume Finder window contains the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus Formatting tool. 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.
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 The remainder of what you see: • The New Volume drive is automatic. Figure 1: New Volume The New Volume Finder window contains the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus Formatting tool. 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.
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... must manually prepare the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your desktop. A New Volume icon appears 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: Step 2: Double-click the New Volume icon. The New Volume Finder window opens: Figure 5: New...
... must manually prepare the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your desktop. A New Volume icon appears 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: Step 2: Double-click the New Volume icon. The New Volume Finder window opens: Figure 5: New...
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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. 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.
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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. The Read Me window opens: Figure 14: Read Me Step 2: When you've read the information, click Continue.
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The Installation Type window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 10 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. Note: The OneTouch 4 software can be installed only on the boot volume.
The Installation Type window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 10 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. Note: The OneTouch 4 software can be installed only on the boot volume.
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It can take several seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. You can customize your OneTouch button, located on . Managing Your Drives The My Drives view provides a central point from which to manage...OneTouch button to 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 button. It displays all Maxtor devices connected to • Back up folders now • Sync folders now Maxtor OneTouch...
It can take several seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. You can customize your OneTouch button, located on . Managing Your Drives The My Drives view provides a central point from which to manage...OneTouch button to 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 button. It displays all Maxtor devices connected to • Back up folders now • Sync folders now Maxtor OneTouch...
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Figure 17: Software Update The Software Update window opens: Figure 18: Software Update Software Update is up to date: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 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. Step 3: To check for updates automatically.
Figure 17: Software Update The Software Update window opens: Figure 18: Software Update Software Update is up to date: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 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. Step 3: To check for updates automatically.
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... Systems may recognize the 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 4 and then move it to the OneTouch 4 Mini • Windows Users: Make sure the OneTouch 4 drive is recognized in...to two (2) minutes to back up my entire system using the OneTouch 4's Backup feature? Windows OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini users can take your entire computer. What do if my computer doesn't recognize my OneTouch 4? It can use SafetyDrill to the Seagate Knowledge Base at support...
... Systems may recognize the 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 4 and then move it to the OneTouch 4 Mini • Windows Users: Make sure the OneTouch 4 drive is recognized in...to two (2) minutes to back up my entire system using the OneTouch 4's Backup feature? Windows OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini users can take your entire computer. What do if my computer doesn't recognize my OneTouch 4? It can use SafetyDrill to the Seagate Knowledge Base at support...
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... System, while Macintosh uses the HFS+ File System. Can I disconnect the drive from my computer? Windows cannot see a Windows-formatted drive, it cannot write files to your OneTouch 4 drive with a Mac. Transfer files and folders to it . • If you lose a Maxtor Encryption password, you must install the Maxtor Manager software included on it . Maxtor OneTouch IV 90
... System, while Macintosh uses the HFS+ File System. Can I disconnect the drive from my computer? Windows cannot see a Windows-formatted drive, it cannot write files to your OneTouch 4 drive with a Mac. Transfer files and folders to it . • If you lose a Maxtor Encryption password, you must install the Maxtor Manager software included on it . Maxtor OneTouch IV 90
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... new copies from the Seagate Website at www.seagate.com. On the website, click the Download Center link for all installation files to eject the volume. 2 Disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your computer. What do I do if my OneTouch 4 software is lost if you delete...data corruption or loss. 10. Maxtor OneTouch IV 91 Failure to properly disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive may result in both windows. 3 Disconnect your OneTouch 4 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 ...
... new copies from the Seagate Website at www.seagate.com. On the website, click the Download Center link for all installation files to eject the volume. 2 Disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your computer. What do I do if my OneTouch 4 software is lost if you delete...data corruption or loss. 10. Maxtor OneTouch IV 91 Failure to properly disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive may result in both windows. 3 Disconnect your OneTouch 4 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 ...
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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
User Guide for Windows
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... settings to your computer. The images reflect the Windows XP environment, but all information is written for both the OneTouch 4 Plus and the OneTouch 4 Mini drives. The Main Menu window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 The Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive offers these features: • Backup ...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 password-protect both Windrows XP and Windows...
... settings to your computer. The images reflect the Windows XP environment, but all information is written for both the OneTouch 4 Plus and the OneTouch 4 Mini drives. The Main Menu window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 The Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive offers these features: • Backup ...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 password-protect both Windrows XP and Windows...
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... drive features and manage drive utilities. It can take a few seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to manage your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. 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 doesn't appear, make sure it's properly...
... drive features and manage drive utilities. It can take a few seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to manage your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. 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 doesn't appear, make sure it's properly...
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Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you when an update is available for your OneTouch III User Guide. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 However, you can manually check to your software. For further information about using RAID, refer to see if an update is ready for software updates, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings. When the reformat is complete, your drive is available or you can turn off the Software Update feature. To check for use. Figure 20: Reformat in Progress Step 6: Click Reformat.
Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you when an update is available for your OneTouch III User Guide. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 However, you can manually check to your software. For further information about using RAID, refer to see if an update is ready for software updates, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings. When the reformat is complete, your drive is available or you can turn off the Software Update feature. To check for use. Figure 20: Reformat in Progress Step 6: Click Reformat.