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... use , Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus comes with both data encryption and Maxtor DrivePass.™ To top it . With this elegantly simple full-featured backup solution, Maxtor's software makes automated backup scheduling, specific file restoration, sync, security, drive and power management a snap. just plug the external drive into an available USB or FireWire port on Windows systems. Perfect...
... use , Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus comes with both data encryption and Maxtor DrivePass.™ To top it . With this elegantly simple full-featured backup solution, Maxtor's software makes automated backup scheduling, specific file restoration, sync, security, drive and power management a snap. just plug the external drive into an available USB or FireWire port on Windows systems. Perfect...
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..., some of the listed capacity is only available on Windows systems. MaxtorSolutions.com © 2007 Seagate Technology LLC. Seagate reserves the right to hard drive capacity. Your computer's operating system may use a different standard of its affiliates. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, Maxtor, OneTouch, Maxtor DrivePass, Maxtor SafetyDrill, and the Maxtor stylized logo are the property of a crash or...
..., some of the listed capacity is only available on Windows systems. MaxtorSolutions.com © 2007 Seagate Technology LLC. Seagate reserves the right to hard drive capacity. Your computer's operating system may use a different standard of its affiliates. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, Maxtor, OneTouch, Maxtor DrivePass, Maxtor SafetyDrill, and the Maxtor stylized logo are the property of a crash or...
User Guide for Mac
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... 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 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
... 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 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
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Enabling DrivePass 58 Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 60 Removing DrivePass 64 Changing Your DrivePass Password 66 If You Forget Your Password 67 Using Maxtor Encryption 72 Creating an Encrypted Folder 73 Encrypting Files and Folders 75 Managing the Encrypted Folder 78 Deleting an Encrypted Folder 81 From the Security View 81 From the Finder Window 84 Changing Your Encryption Password 85 From the Security View 85 From the Maxtor Encryption Window 87 Frequently Asked Questions 89 Index i 072407 Maxtor OneTouch IV ii
Enabling DrivePass 58 Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 60 Removing DrivePass 64 Changing Your DrivePass Password 66 If You Forget Your Password 67 Using Maxtor Encryption 72 Creating an Encrypted Folder 73 Encrypting Files and Folders 75 Managing the Encrypted Folder 78 Deleting an Encrypted Folder 81 From the Security View 81 From the Finder Window 84 Changing Your Encryption Password 85 From the Security View 85 From the Maxtor Encryption Window 87 Frequently Asked Questions 89 Index i 072407 Maxtor OneTouch IV ii
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...window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 Because the software is relevant for the OneTouch 4 Mini drive as well. 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... of multiple files and folders in the User's Guide display a OneTouch 4 Plus drive, but all information is configured for a Windows operating system, the software must be prepared for both the...
...window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 Because the software is relevant for the OneTouch 4 Mini drive as well. 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... of multiple files and folders in the User's Guide display a OneTouch 4 Plus drive, but all information is configured for a Windows operating system, the software must be prepared for both the...
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Step 3: Double-click the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mac OneTouch 4 Mini) icon. The remainder of what the Formatting tool does, click Format to format your OneTouch 4 drive for a Macintosh. The Mac OneTouch 4 Plus Formatter window opens: Figure 2: Mac OneTouch 4 Formatter Step 4: After you see: • The New Volume drive is automatic. Here's what you 've read the description of the software preparation is dismounted and reformatted: Maxtor OneTouch IV 2 Figure 1: New Volume The New Volume Finder window contains the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus Formatting tool.
Step 3: Double-click the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mac OneTouch 4 Mini) icon. The remainder of what the Formatting tool does, click Format to format your OneTouch 4 drive for a Macintosh. The Mac OneTouch 4 Plus Formatter window opens: Figure 2: Mac OneTouch 4 Formatter Step 4: After you see: • The New Volume drive is automatic. Here's what you 've read the description of the software preparation is dismounted and reformatted: Maxtor OneTouch IV 2 Figure 1: New Volume The New Volume Finder window contains the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus Formatting tool.
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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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... 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 your computer. Note: The filename will vary depending on your desktop: Step 2: Double-click the New Volume icon. Step 4: Go to your desktop. To manually prepare the software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to Applications > Utilities> Disk Utility: Maxtor OneTouch...
... 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 your computer. Note: The filename will vary depending on your desktop: Step 2: Double-click the New Volume icon. Step 4: Go to your desktop. To manually prepare the software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to Applications > Utilities> Disk Utility: Maxtor OneTouch...
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Figure 6: Disk Utility The Disk Utility window opens: Figure 7: Disk Utility Erase Step 5: Select OneTouch 4 in the list: Maxtor OneTouch IV 5
Figure 6: Disk Utility The Disk Utility window opens: Figure 7: Disk Utility Erase Step 5: Select OneTouch 4 in the list: Maxtor OneTouch IV 5
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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. 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. 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.
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A progress window keeps you 'll have to restart your computer: Figure 19: Restart Warning Step 7: Click Continue Installation in the sheet. Figure 18: Installation Type Step 6: Click Install. A sheet warns that you informed as the installation proceeds: Maxtor OneTouch IV 11
A progress window keeps you 'll have to restart your computer: Figure 19: Restart Warning Step 7: Click Continue Installation in the sheet. Figure 18: Installation Type Step 6: Click Install. A sheet warns that you informed as the installation proceeds: Maxtor OneTouch IV 11
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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. 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
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...several seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect 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. Managing Your ...detected and listed in the My Drives view. Customizing the OneTouch Button You can set the OneTouch button to your computer: Figure 1: My Drives The toolbar across the top of your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. It displays all Maxtor devices connected to • Back up folders now •...
...several seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect 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. Managing Your ...detected and listed in the My Drives view. Customizing the OneTouch Button You can set the OneTouch button to your computer: Figure 1: My Drives The toolbar across the top of your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. It displays all Maxtor devices connected to • Back up folders now •...
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Step 2: Select the RAID configuration that is displayed: Figure 11: Disk Insertion Step 4: Click Initialize to prepare your OneTouch for use. The Disk Utility window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 21 A Disk Insertion dialog is not currently selected and click Erase Disk. The RAID Drive Erase Confirmation sheet is displayed: Figure 10: RAID Drive Erase Confirmation Step 3: Enter the number displayed and click Erase Drive.
Step 2: Select the RAID configuration that is displayed: Figure 11: Disk Insertion Step 4: Click Initialize to prepare your OneTouch for use. The Disk Utility window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 21 A Disk Insertion dialog is not currently selected and click Erase Disk. The RAID Drive Erase Confirmation sheet is displayed: Figure 10: RAID Drive Erase Confirmation Step 3: Enter the number displayed and click Erase Drive.
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Step 2: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates now, click Check Now. 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. A window informs you of whether your software is selected by default.
Step 2: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates now, click Check Now. 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. A window informs you of whether your software is selected by default.
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... a synchronized folder to include in synchronized folders. - You can connect the OneTouch drive to as many computers as you want to the computer. Step 8: Check Automatic Sync to enable Sync. The Sync window opens: Figure 5: Enable Sync Step 3: Click Yes to sync automatically each ...with the versions on which the original Sync occurred and connect it to another computer. Maxtor OneTouch IV 52 OR - Step 7: Check Always overwrite older files to another computer on your OneTouch drive each time a file changes. - Leave Automatic Sync unchecked to put the synchronized...
... a synchronized folder to include in synchronized folders. - You can connect the OneTouch drive to as many computers as you want to the computer. Step 8: Check Automatic Sync to enable Sync. The Sync window opens: Figure 5: Enable Sync Step 3: Click Yes to sync automatically each ...with the versions on which the original Sync occurred and connect it to another computer. Maxtor OneTouch IV 52 OR - Step 7: Check Always overwrite older files to another computer on your OneTouch drive each time a file changes. - Leave Automatic Sync unchecked to put the synchronized...
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... file versions. • Add or delete files. • Resolve conflicts over which version of the Sync window. - Synchronizing Manually To sync selected folders immediately, • Click Sync Now. Maxtor OneTouch IV 55 OR - • Press the OneTouch button if you've customized it to save. Step 3: To sync manually when Automatic Sync is off...
... file versions. • Add or delete files. • Resolve conflicts over which version of the Sync window. - Synchronizing Manually To sync selected folders immediately, • Click Sync Now. Maxtor OneTouch IV 55 OR - • Press the OneTouch button if you've customized it to save. Step 3: To sync manually when Automatic Sync is off...
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... 2: Use the On checkbox to tell Maxtor Manager which version of the same file, the Maxtor Synchronization window opens: Figure 9: Maxtor Synchronization To expand and use the Maxtor Synchronization window, Step 1: Click Show Details. When the OneTouch drive containing a changed version of the sync and closes when the sync is complete: Maxtor OneTouch IV 56 If the same file...
... 2: Use the On checkbox to tell Maxtor Manager which version of the same file, the Maxtor Synchronization window opens: Figure 9: Maxtor Synchronization To expand and use the Maxtor Synchronization window, Step 1: Click Show Details. When the OneTouch drive containing a changed version of the sync and closes when the sync is complete: Maxtor OneTouch IV 56 If the same file...