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... Settings 33 Deleting Backup Plans 36 Backing Up Manually 37 Restoring Files 39 OneTouch II and III Users 42 Managing Security 42 Using DrivePass 42 Enabling DrivePass 42 Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 45 Removing DrivePass 50 Changing Your DrivePass ...Password 52 If You Forget Your Password 55 Synchronizing Folders 60 Using Pre-configured Sync 61 Using Custom Sync 61 Completing the Sync 64 Maxtor OneTouch...
... Settings 33 Deleting Backup Plans 36 Backing Up Manually 37 Restoring Files 39 OneTouch II and III Users 42 Managing Security 42 Using DrivePass 42 Enabling DrivePass 42 Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 45 Removing DrivePass 50 Changing Your DrivePass ...Password 52 If You Forget Your Password 55 Synchronizing Folders 60 Using Pre-configured Sync 61 Using Custom Sync 61 Completing the Sync 64 Maxtor OneTouch...
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Removing Folders from Sync 65 Checking Sync Status 65 Synchronizing Manually 66 Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window 66 Using Automatic Overwrite 68 Using RAID 68 Frequently Asked Questions 76 Index i 072407 Maxtor OneTouch IV ii
Removing Folders from Sync 65 Checking Sync Status 65 Synchronizing Manually 66 Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window 66 Using Automatic Overwrite 68 Using RAID 68 Frequently Asked Questions 76 Index i 072407 Maxtor OneTouch IV ii
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The New Volume Finder window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 4 A New Volume icon appears on your Macintosh. Figure 4: Welcome Preparing the Software Manually If you must manually prepare the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your desktop: Step 2: Double-click the New Volume icon. To manually prepare the software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to use the Formatting Tool, you don't want to your computer.
The New Volume Finder window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 4 A New Volume icon appears on your Macintosh. Figure 4: Welcome Preparing the Software Manually If you must manually prepare the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your desktop: Step 2: Double-click the New Volume icon. To manually prepare the software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to use the Formatting Tool, you don't want to your computer.
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...or you each month of the bad device is displayed with instructions to contact Seagate for service and support. Note: You can turn off the Software Update feature. Maxtor OneTouch IV 19 To manually check for software updates or turn off Software Update from any view. Updating... Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you can check manually for updates or turn off Software Update, Step ...
...or you each month of the bad device is displayed with instructions to contact Seagate for service and support. Note: You can turn off the Software Update feature. Maxtor OneTouch IV 19 To manually check for software updates or turn off Software Update from any view. Updating... Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you can check manually for updates or turn off Software Update, Step ...
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Figure 20: Backup Plans Step 2: Select the Backup Plan to be deleted in the toolbar. Step 3: Click the minus sign (-). The Backup Plan is displayed: Maxtor OneTouch IV 37 The Backup Plans view is removed from the Backup Plans list. Backing Up Manually To manually generate an immediate backup of folders already selected for backup, Step 1: Click Backup in the Backup Plans view.
Figure 20: Backup Plans Step 2: Select the Backup Plan to be deleted in the toolbar. Step 3: Click the minus sign (-). The Backup Plan is displayed: Maxtor OneTouch IV 37 The Backup Plans view is removed from the Backup Plans list. Backing Up Manually To manually generate an immediate backup of folders already selected for backup, Step 1: Click Backup in the Backup Plans view.
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..., Music, Pictures, and Movies Always overwrite older file versions Sync automatically Custom Sync: Select one or more folders to sync Select automatic or manual sync Set Sync and Copy & Replace Rules Note: Make sure all computers participating in the Sync are set to precisely the same time to... complete the sync. You can sync selected folders from one or more folders between two or more computers. Do not select your OneTouch drive and then connect the drive to another computer to synchronize user data. Note: Sync is designed to ensure that Sync works properly. Maxtor OneTouch IV 60
..., Music, Pictures, and Movies Always overwrite older file versions Sync automatically Custom Sync: Select one or more folders to sync Select automatic or manual sync Set Sync and Copy & Replace Rules Note: Make sure all computers participating in the Sync are set to precisely the same time to... complete the sync. You can sync selected folders from one or more folders between two or more computers. Do not select your OneTouch drive and then connect the drive to another computer to synchronize user data. Note: Sync is designed to ensure that Sync works properly. Maxtor OneTouch IV 60
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... to another computer on which the original Sync occurred and connect it to another computer. Maxtor OneTouch IV 64 Leave Always overwrite older files unchecked if you want to sync the selected folders. You can connect the OneTouch drive to as many computers as you want to be asked where to put the... versions on this computer. Leave Automatic Sync unchecked to enable Sync. The Sync Settings window opens: Figure 33: Enable Sync Step 3: Click Yes to sync manually using the Sync Now button. Step 7: Check Always overwrite older files to automatically save .
... to another computer on which the original Sync occurred and connect it to another computer. Maxtor OneTouch IV 64 Leave Always overwrite older files unchecked if you want to sync the selected folders. You can connect the OneTouch drive to as many computers as you want to be asked where to put the... versions on this computer. Leave Automatic Sync unchecked to enable Sync. The Sync Settings window opens: Figure 33: Enable Sync Step 3: Click Yes to sync manually using the Sync Now button. Step 7: Check Always overwrite older files to automatically save .
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... or delete files. • Resolve conflicts over which version of the same file, the Maxtor Synchronization window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 66 If the same file is connected to save . When the OneTouch drive containing a changed version of a file is edited on different computers at the same... time, a conflict occurs over which version of the file to a computer containing another changed version of a synchronized file to save . Figure 35: Sync Status Synchronizing Manually To ...
... or delete files. • Resolve conflicts over which version of the same file, the Maxtor Synchronization window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 66 If the same file is connected to save . When the OneTouch drive containing a changed version of a file is edited on different computers at the same... time, a conflict occurs over which version of the file to a computer containing another changed version of a synchronized file to save . Figure 35: Sync Status Synchronizing Manually To ...
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... OneTouch Button 15 D Deleting Backup Plans 36 E Editing Backup Settings 33 Enabling DrivePass 42 F Frequently Asked Questions 76 G Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 9 Preparing the Software Manually 4 Using the Formatting Tool 1 I If You Forget Your Password... 55 Installing the Software 9 M Managing Backup Plans 33 Deleting Backup Plans 36 Editing Backup Settings 33 Maxtor OneTouch...
... OneTouch Button 15 D Deleting Backup Plans 36 E Editing Backup Settings 33 Enabling DrivePass 42 F Frequently Asked Questions 76 G Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 9 Preparing the Software Manually 4 Using the Formatting Tool 1 I If You Forget Your Password... 55 Installing the Software 9 M Managing Backup Plans 33 Deleting Backup Plans 36 Editing Backup Settings 33 Maxtor OneTouch...
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...Sync 64 Removing Folders from Sync 65 Synchronizing Manually 66 Using Custom Sync 61 Using Pre-configured Sync 61 Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window 66 Synchronizing Manually 66 U Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 45 Updating Your Software 19 Using ...Automatic Overwrite 68 Using Custom Sync 61 Using DrivePass 42 Changing Your DrivePass Password 52 Enabling DrivePass 42 If You Forget Your Password... 55 Removing DrivePass 50 Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 45 Using Pre-configured Sync 61 Using RAID 68 Maxtor OneTouch...
...Sync 64 Removing Folders from Sync 65 Synchronizing Manually 66 Using Custom Sync 61 Using Pre-configured Sync 61 Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window 66 Synchronizing Manually 66 U Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 45 Updating Your Software 19 Using ...Automatic Overwrite 68 Using Custom Sync 61 Using DrivePass 42 Changing Your DrivePass Password 52 Enabling DrivePass 42 If You Forget Your Password... 55 Removing DrivePass 50 Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 45 Using Pre-configured Sync 61 Using RAID 68 Maxtor OneTouch...
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... 39 Using Automatic Backup 41 Turning Off Automatic Backup 41 Backing Up Manually 42 Viewing the Backup Log 43 Restoring Files 45 Restoring an Historical Version 47 Restoring the Most Recent Version 48 OneTouch II and III Users 50 Managing Security 50 Setting Up DrivePass 50... Enabling DrivePass 50 Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 55 Removing DrivePass 57 Changing Your DrivePass Password 61 If You Forget Your Password 68 Synchronizing Folders 75 Maxtor OneTouch IV i
... 39 Using Automatic Backup 41 Turning Off Automatic Backup 41 Backing Up Manually 42 Viewing the Backup Log 43 Restoring Files 45 Restoring an Historical Version 47 Restoring the Most Recent Version 48 OneTouch II and III Users 50 Managing Security 50 Setting Up DrivePass 50... Enabling DrivePass 50 Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 55 Removing DrivePass 57 Changing Your DrivePass Password 61 If You Forget Your Password 68 Synchronizing Folders 75 Maxtor OneTouch IV i
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Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you can manually check to see if an update is available or you when an update is available for software updates, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings. However, you can turn off the Software Update feature. To check for your software. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 21 Figure 14: Diagnostics - Bad Drive Step 4: Click OK.
Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you can manually check to see if an update is available or you when an update is available for software updates, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings. However, you can turn off the Software Update feature. To check for your software. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 21 Figure 14: Diagnostics - Bad Drive Step 4: Click OK.
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Figure 18: Automatic Backup Off Backing Up Manually You can back up files manually whenever you 've customized it to back up files. - OR - • Select Back Up Now from the System Tray menu: Maxtor OneTouch IV 42 OR - • Click Back Up Now in the lower right corner of the Backup window. - To launch a backup manually, • Press the OneTouch button if you like, whether Automatic Backup is on or off.
Figure 18: Automatic Backup Off Backing Up Manually You can back up files manually whenever you 've customized it to back up files. - OR - • Select Back Up Now from the System Tray menu: Maxtor OneTouch IV 42 OR - • Click Back Up Now in the lower right corner of the Backup window. - To launch a backup manually, • Press the OneTouch button if you like, whether Automatic Backup is on or off.
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To view the Backup Log, Step 1: Click View Log in the Backup window: Maxtor OneTouch IV 43 A Backup Progress window opens to inform you of the progress of the manual backup and let you know when the backup is complete: Figure 19: Manual Backup Complete Viewing the Backup Log The Backup Log is a text-based report of your backup history.
To view the Backup Log, Step 1: Click View Log in the Backup window: Maxtor OneTouch IV 43 A Backup Progress window opens to inform you of the progress of the manual backup and let you know when the backup is complete: Figure 19: Manual Backup Complete Viewing the Backup Log The Backup Log is a text-based report of your backup history.
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... off and back on. Synchronizing Folders Sync is now ready to include or exclude Select automatic or manual sync Set Sync and Copy & Replace Rules Encrypt synchronized files Maxtor OneTouch IV 75 Note: Files cannot be used again. You have these Sync options: Simple Sync: Sync XP My Documents or Vista Personal Folder... or more folders between two or more folders to sync Select file types to be synchronized between computers running XP and those running Vista. Your OneTouch drive is designed to complete the sync.
... off and back on. Synchronizing Folders Sync is now ready to include or exclude Select automatic or manual sync Set Sync and Copy & Replace Rules Encrypt synchronized files Maxtor OneTouch IV 75 Note: Files cannot be used again. You have these Sync options: Simple Sync: Sync XP My Documents or Vista Personal Folder... or more folders between two or more folders to sync Select file types to be synchronized between computers running XP and those running Vista. Your OneTouch drive is designed to complete the sync.
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...manually using the Sync Now button in the Sync window • Copy & Replace Rules - Ask before overwriting a file • Sync Encryption Sync Encryption is not available on the OneTouch 4 drive, so this option is not active. (Sync Encryption is available on the OneTouch 4 Mini and the OneTouch... 4 Plus.) Step 8: After you've set your Sync options: • Sync Rules: - Always overwrite older file versions with newer versions - Figure 34: Sync Options Step 7: Select your Sync options, click Finish. The Sync Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch ...
...manually using the Sync Now button in the Sync window • Copy & Replace Rules - Ask before overwriting a file • Sync Encryption Sync Encryption is not available on the OneTouch 4 drive, so this option is not active. (Sync Encryption is available on the OneTouch 4 Mini and the OneTouch... 4 Plus.) Step 8: After you've set your Sync options: • Sync Rules: - Always overwrite older file versions with newer versions - Figure 34: Sync Options Step 7: Select your Sync options, click Finish. The Sync Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch ...
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OR - • Click Sync Now in the lower right corner of the Sync window. - Step 3: To sync manually when Automatic Sync is off, • Press the OneTouch button if you've customized it to sync files - Figure 47: Sync Settings Step 2: In the Sync window, click the Automatic Sync Off button. OR - • Select Sync Now from the System Tray menu: The Sync Preview window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 95
OR - • Click Sync Now in the lower right corner of the Sync window. - Step 3: To sync manually when Automatic Sync is off, • Press the OneTouch button if you've customized it to sync files - Figure 47: Sync Settings Step 2: In the Sync window, click the Automatic Sync Off button. OR - • Select Sync Now from the System Tray menu: The Sync Preview window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 95
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... Backup 27 Customizing the OneTouch Button 10 D Deleting a Backup Plan 39 Deleting Sync Settings 92 E Editing Backup Settings 34 Editing Sync Settings 86 Enabling DrivePass 50 F Frequently Asked Questions 103 G Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 1 Using the System Tray Icon 6 I Installing the Software 1 M Managing Backup Settings 34 Backing Up Manually 42 Maxtor OneTouch IV i
... Backup 27 Customizing the OneTouch Button 10 D Deleting a Backup Plan 39 Deleting Sync Settings 92 E Editing Backup Settings 34 Editing Sync Settings 86 Enabling DrivePass 50 F Frequently Asked Questions 103 G Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 1 Using the System Tray Icon 6 I Installing the Software 1 M Managing Backup Settings 34 Backing Up Manually 42 Maxtor OneTouch IV i
