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... 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... Sync 52 Removing Folders from 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
... 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... Sync 52 Removing Folders from 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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...1: My Drives The toolbar across the top of your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. It can set the OneTouch button to • Back up folders now • Sync folders now Maxtor OneTouch IV 14 You can take several seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your device. If your drive ...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 button. Note: External drives are automatically detected and listed in the My...
...1: My Drives The toolbar across the top of your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. It can set the OneTouch button to • Back up folders now • Sync folders now Maxtor OneTouch IV 14 You can take several seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your device. If your drive ...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 button. Note: External drives are automatically detected and listed in the My...
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Maxtor OneTouch IV 25 However, you can check manually for updates or turn off Software Update, Step 1: In the menu bar, go to date. Figure 16: My Drives Your current RAID configuration is reflected in the name of your OneTouch III: • OneTouch IIIs: Striped (RAID 0) • OneTouch IIIm: Mirrored (RAID 1) Updating Your Software The Software Update...
Maxtor OneTouch IV 25 However, you can check manually for updates or turn off Software Update, Step 1: In the menu bar, go to date. Figure 16: My Drives Your current RAID configuration is reflected in the name of your OneTouch III: • OneTouch IIIs: Striped (RAID 0) • OneTouch IIIm: Mirrored (RAID 1) Updating Your Software The Software Update...
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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. 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.
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To turn off Automatic Sync and control when files are synchronized rather than synchronizing files automatically. Turning Off Automatic Sync You can turn off . The Sync view opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 54 By default, Automatic Sync is turned off Automatic Sync, Step 1: Click Sync in synchronized folders and automatically synchronizes revised versions by overwriting older versions with newer versions. Your OneTouch drive must be connected during Automatic Sync. Figure 7: Sync Status Using Automatic Sync The Automatic Sync feature continuously tracks file changes in the toolbar.
To turn off Automatic Sync and control when files are synchronized rather than synchronizing files automatically. Turning Off Automatic Sync You can turn off . The Sync view opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 54 By default, Automatic Sync is turned off Automatic Sync, Step 1: Click Sync in synchronized folders and automatically synchronizes revised versions by overwriting older versions with newer versions. Your OneTouch drive must be connected during Automatic Sync. Figure 7: Sync Status Using Automatic Sync The Automatic Sync feature continuously tracks file changes in the toolbar.
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... 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 (OneTouch III Users) 18 P Preparing the Software Manually 4 R Removing DrivePass 64 Removing Files from Sync 53 Restoring Files 45...the 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
... 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 (OneTouch III Users) 18 P Preparing the Software Manually 4 R Removing DrivePass 64 Removing Files from Sync 53 Restoring Files 45...the 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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... 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 Folder Encryption 72 Changing ... 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
... 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 Folder Encryption 72 Changing ... 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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... 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 Creating a Custom Backup 32 Managing Backup Settings 39 Editing Backup Settings 39 Deleting a Backup Plan 44 Using Automatic Backup 46 Turning Off Automatic Backup 46 Backing... 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
... 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 Creating a Custom Backup 32 Managing Backup Settings 39 Editing Backup Settings 39 Deleting a Backup Plan 44 Using Automatic Backup 46 Turning Off Automatic Backup 46 Backing... 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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... Using Automatic Sync 73 Turning Off Automatic Sync 73 Using the Sync Preview Window 75 Using Automatic Overwrite 76 Managing Security 78 Setting Up DrivePass 78 Enabling DrivePass 78 Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 81 Removing DrivePass 83 Changing Your DrivePass Password 86 If You Forget Your Password 92 Using Maxtor Encryption 99 Creating... Copies 118 Setting Up SafetyDrill Copy Parameters 120 Managing SafetyDrill Copies 122 Restoring Your System from a SafetyDrill Copy 123 Frequently Asked Questions 127 Index i 072407 Maxtor OneTouch IV ii
... Using Automatic Sync 73 Turning Off Automatic Sync 73 Using the Sync Preview Window 75 Using Automatic Overwrite 76 Managing Security 78 Setting Up DrivePass 78 Enabling DrivePass 78 Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 81 Removing DrivePass 83 Changing Your DrivePass Password 86 If You Forget Your Password 92 Using Maxtor Encryption 99 Creating... Copies 118 Setting Up SafetyDrill Copy Parameters 120 Managing SafetyDrill Copies 122 Restoring Your System from a SafetyDrill Copy 123 Frequently Asked Questions 127 Index i 072407 Maxtor OneTouch IV ii
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...drive utilities. Note: External drives are automatically detected and listed in the Command panel. Step 2: Click an option in the My Drives window. Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 Managing Your Drives The My Drives window provides a central point from which to detect your device. In the My Drives window, ...Step 1: Select a device. 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...
...drive utilities. Note: External drives are automatically detected and listed in the Command panel. Step 2: Click an option in the My Drives window. Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 Managing Your Drives The My Drives window provides a central point from which to detect your device. In the My Drives window, ...Step 1: Select a device. 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...
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However, you can manually check to your software. Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you can turn off the Software Update feature. Figure 20: Reformat in Progress Step 6: Click Reformat. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 To check for use. For further information about using RAID, refer to see if an update is available or you when 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 for your OneTouch III User Guide.
However, you can manually check to your software. Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you can turn off the Software Update feature. Figure 20: Reformat in Progress Step 6: Click Reformat. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 To check for use. For further information about using RAID, refer to see if an update is available or you when 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 for your OneTouch III User Guide.
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Step 3: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates now, click Check Now. Step 4: To check for updates automatically. Figure 22: Software Update Software Update is up to download the update: Figure 23: Software Update Available If your software, a Software Update window allows you to date, a Software Update window informs you of that: Maxtor OneTouch IV 28 If an update is available for your software is selected by default.
Step 3: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates now, click Check Now. Step 4: To check for updates automatically. Figure 22: Software Update Software Update is up to download the update: Figure 23: Software Update Available If your software, a Software Update window allows you to date, a Software Update window informs you of that: Maxtor OneTouch IV 28 If an update is available for your software is selected by default.
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... Backup To turn off Automatic Backup, • In the Backup window, click the Automatic Backup Off button. Note: Your backed up folders on . The Automatic Backup On/Off ... to back up changed files in backed up files are NOT deleted. By default, Automatic Backup is turned on the days and time you want to your computer. Step 3: Select the Backup Plan you set. Maxtor OneTouch IV 46 Figure 17: Delete Backup Plan Listed is deleted. The Backup Plan is the Backup...
... Backup To turn off Automatic Backup, • In the Backup window, click the Automatic Backup Off button. Note: Your backed up folders on . The Automatic Backup On/Off ... to back up changed files in backed up files are NOT deleted. By default, Automatic Backup is turned on the days and time you want to your computer. Step 3: Select the Backup Plan you set. Maxtor OneTouch IV 46 Figure 17: Delete Backup Plan Listed is deleted. The Backup Plan is the Backup...
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... files are synchronized rather than synchronizing files automatically. To turn off Automatic Sync, Step 1: Click Sync in synchronized folders and automatically synchronizes revised versions by overwriting older versions with newer versions. Your OneTouch drive must be connected during Automatic Sync. The Sync window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 73 Figure 20: Sync Step 4: To create...
... files are synchronized rather than synchronizing files automatically. To turn off Automatic Sync, Step 1: Click Sync in synchronized folders and automatically synchronizes revised versions by overwriting older versions with newer versions. Your OneTouch drive must be connected during Automatic Sync. The Sync window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 73 Figure 20: Sync Step 4: To create...
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... to secure them. These types of multiple files and folders in one location, the Maxtor Encrypted Folder. Step 8: Turn your computer along with the Maxtor OneTouch IV 99 Using Maxtor Encryption Maxtor Encryption offers the encryption of files and folders cannot be dragged into it to be used... again. After you create and set a password for the Maxtor Encrypted Folder, you can simply ...
... to secure them. These types of multiple files and folders in one location, the Maxtor Encrypted Folder. Step 8: Turn your computer along with the Maxtor OneTouch IV 99 Using Maxtor Encryption Maxtor Encryption offers the encryption of files and folders cannot be dragged into it to be used... again. After you create and set a password for the Maxtor Encrypted Folder, you can simply ...
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... Make sure your BIOS Boot Priority is set to Boot from a SafetyDrill copy, Step 1: Install a new computer hard drive that is larger than your system. Maxtor OneTouch IV 123 Figure 7: Manage SafetyDrill Copies Step 3: Select Never Delete for copies you reboot your entire PC boot drive system. To restore your system from... CD. (Refer to your system manual for detailed instructions.) Step 3: Connect and turn on your OneTouch drive to reboot. Step 4: Click Apply to save your system to restore your computer.
... Make sure your BIOS Boot Priority is set to Boot from a SafetyDrill copy, Step 1: Install a new computer hard drive that is larger than your system. Maxtor OneTouch IV 123 Figure 7: Manage SafetyDrill Copies Step 3: Select Never Delete for copies you reboot your entire PC boot drive system. To restore your system from... CD. (Refer to your system manual for detailed instructions.) Step 3: Connect and turn on your OneTouch drive to reboot. Step 4: Click Apply to save your system to restore your computer.
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... Sync 57 Using Simple Sync 55 T Testing Your Drive 17 Turning Off Automatic Sync 73 Turning Off Scheduled Backup 46 U Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 81 Updating Your Software 26 Using Automatic Overwrite 76 Using Automatic Sync 73 Turning Off Automatic Sync 73 Using Custom Sync 57 Using Sync Encryption... Folder 100 Managing an Encrypted Folder 103 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users) 21 Using Scheduled Backup 46 Using Simple Backup 30 Using Simple Sync 55 Using Sync Encryption 62 Using the Sync Preview Window 75 Using Automatic Overwrite 76 Using the System Tray Icon 6 Maxtor OneTouch IV iii
... Sync 57 Using Simple Sync 55 T Testing Your Drive 17 Turning Off Automatic Sync 73 Turning Off Scheduled Backup 46 U Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 81 Updating Your Software 26 Using Automatic Overwrite 76 Using Automatic Sync 73 Turning Off Automatic Sync 73 Using Custom Sync 57 Using Sync Encryption... Folder 100 Managing an Encrypted Folder 103 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users) 21 Using Scheduled Backup 46 Using Simple Backup 30 Using Simple Sync 55 Using Sync Encryption 62 Using the Sync Preview Window 75 Using Automatic Overwrite 76 Using the System Tray Icon 6 Maxtor OneTouch IV iii