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...Ideal for Home, Home Office Requirements PC •Pentium III, 500Mhz equivalent processor or higher •Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, Business •Microsoft Windows XP Home, Professional, Media Center Edition •256MB RAM or more as required by operating system ...250GB 500GB 750GB Model Number STM302503OTA3E1-RK STM305004OTA3E1-RK STM307504OTA3E1-RK Support MaxtorSolutions.com MaxtorSolutions.com © 2007 Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, Maxtor, OneTouch, and the Maxtor stylized logo are the property of their respective owners.
...Ideal for Home, Home Office Requirements PC •Pentium III, 500Mhz equivalent processor or higher •Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, Business •Microsoft Windows XP Home, Professional, Media Center Edition •256MB RAM or more as required by operating system ...250GB 500GB 750GB Model Number STM302503OTA3E1-RK STM305004OTA3E1-RK STM307504OTA3E1-RK Support MaxtorSolutions.com MaxtorSolutions.com © 2007 Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, Maxtor, OneTouch, and the Maxtor stylized logo are the property of their respective owners.
User Guide for Mac
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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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... use the Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to password-protect your drive The Maxtor OneTouch software is configured for a Windows operating system, the software must be prepared for installation on your Macintosh. A New Volume icon appears on your OneTouch drive. The New Volume Finder window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 Getting Started The Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive offers these...
... use the Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to password-protect your drive The Maxtor OneTouch software is configured for a Windows operating system, the software must be prepared for installation on your Macintosh. A New Volume icon appears on your OneTouch drive. The New Volume Finder window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 Getting Started The Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive offers these...
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Here's what the Formatting tool does, click Format to format your OneTouch 4 Plus drive for a Macintosh. The Mac OneTouch 4 Formatter window opens: Figure 2: Mac OneTouch 4 Formatter Step 4: After you see: • The New Volume drive is automatic. Step 3: Double-click the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus icon. Figure 1: New Volume The New Volume Finder window contains the Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool. The remainder of what 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 Plus drive for a Macintosh. The Mac OneTouch 4 Formatter window opens: Figure 2: Mac OneTouch 4 Formatter Step 4: After you see: • The New Volume drive is automatic. Step 3: Double-click the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus icon. Figure 1: New Volume The New Volume Finder window contains the Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool. The remainder of what you 've read the description of the software preparation is dismounted and reformatted: Maxtor OneTouch IV 2
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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.dmg file appears on your desktop: • The dmg file automatically creates a OneTouch 4 installer: • The OneTouch 4 Installer Welcome window opens 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.dmg file appears on your desktop: • The dmg file automatically creates a OneTouch 4 installer: • The OneTouch 4 Installer Welcome window opens Maxtor OneTouch IV 3
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The New Volume Finder window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 4 A New Volume icon appears on your Macintosh. To manually prepare the software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to use the Formatting Tool, you must manually prepare the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your desktop: Step 2: Double-click the New Volume icon. Figure 4: Welcome Preparing the Software Manually If 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. To manually prepare the software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to use the Formatting Tool, you must manually prepare the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your desktop: Step 2: Double-click the New Volume icon. Figure 4: Welcome Preparing the Software Manually If you don't want to your computer.
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Figure 5: New Volume Step 3: Drag the Maxtor Manager.dmg file to Applications > Utilities> Disk Utility: Figure 6: Disk Utility The Disk Utility window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 5 Step 4: Go to your desktop.
Figure 5: New Volume Step 3: Drag the Maxtor Manager.dmg file to Applications > Utilities> Disk Utility: Figure 6: Disk Utility The Disk Utility window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 5 Step 4: Go to your desktop.
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The OneTouch 4 Finder window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 8 Figure 10: Erase Disk Warning Step 9: Click Erase in the warning sheet. Your OneTouch 4 drive is dismounted and then remounts with the name you dragged to your desktop automatically creates a OneTouch 4 mounted volume: Step 11: Double-click the OneTouch 4 icon. The dmg file you entered. Step 10: Close the Disk Utility.
The OneTouch 4 Finder window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 8 Figure 10: Erase Disk Warning Step 9: Click Erase in the warning sheet. Your OneTouch 4 drive is dismounted and then remounts with the name you dragged to your desktop automatically creates a OneTouch 4 mounted volume: Step 11: Double-click the OneTouch 4 icon. The dmg file you entered. Step 10: Close the Disk Utility.
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The Read Me window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 The OneTouch 4 Installer Welcome window opens Figure 12: Welcome Installing the Software To install the OneTouch software, Step 1: In the Welcome window, click Continue. Figure 11: OneTouch 4 Step 12: Click the OneTouch 4 icon.
The Read Me window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 The OneTouch 4 Installer Welcome window opens Figure 12: Welcome Installing the Software To install the OneTouch software, Step 1: In the Welcome window, click Continue. Figure 11: OneTouch 4 Step 12: Click the OneTouch 4 icon.
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Figure 13: Read Me Step 2: When you've read the information, click Continue. The Software License Agreement window opens: Figure 14: Software License Agreement Step 3: Click Continue. A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Maxtor OneTouch IV 10
Figure 13: Read Me Step 2: When you've read the information, click Continue. The Software License Agreement window opens: Figure 14: Software License Agreement Step 3: Click Continue. A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Maxtor OneTouch IV 10
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Note: The OneTouch 4 software can be installed only on the boot volume. The Installation Type window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 11 The Select a Destination window opens: Figure 16: Select a Destination Step 5: If it's not already selected, select your Macintosh hard drive and click Continue. Figure 15: License Agreement sheet Step 4: Click Agree in the sheet to continue the installation.
Note: The OneTouch 4 software can be installed only on the boot volume. The Installation Type window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 11 The Select a Destination window opens: Figure 16: Select a Destination Step 5: If it's not already selected, select your Macintosh hard drive and click Continue. Figure 15: License Agreement sheet Step 4: Click Agree in the sheet to continue the installation.
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Figure 17: Installation Type Step 6: Click Install. A sheet warns that you informed as the installation proceeds: Maxtor OneTouch IV 12 A progress window keeps you 'll have to restart your computer: Figure 18: Restart Warning Step 7: Click Continue Installation in the sheet.
Figure 17: Installation Type Step 6: Click Install. A sheet warns that you informed as the installation proceeds: Maxtor OneTouch IV 12 A progress window keeps you 'll have to restart your computer: Figure 18: Restart Warning Step 7: Click Continue Installation in the sheet.
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Figure 19: Installing OneTouch 4 When the installation is complete, a Restart window opens: Figure 20: Restart Step 8: Click Restart to restart your desktop: Maxtor OneTouch IV 13 When your computer has restarted, a Maxtor Manager icon appears on your computer and complete the installation.
Figure 19: Installing OneTouch 4 When the installation is complete, a Restart window opens: Figure 20: Restart Step 8: Click Restart to restart your desktop: Maxtor OneTouch IV 13 When your computer has restarted, a Maxtor Manager icon appears on your computer and complete the installation.
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... Drives The toolbar across the top of the window allows you click the OneTouch button. You can set the OneTouch button to • Back up folders now • Open the application of your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. Customizing the OneTouch Button You can take several seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your device doesn't appear...
... Drives The toolbar across the top of the window allows you click the OneTouch button. You can set the OneTouch button to • Back up folders now • Open the application of your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. Customizing the OneTouch Button You can take several seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your device doesn't appear...
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Select Open an Application to choose an application to the OneTouch button. - OR - To customize your OneTouch button, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click OneTouch Button. A sheet is displayed: Figure 2: Customize OneTouch Button Step 2: Select Backup to link that action to open when you press the OneTouch button. An Open panel appears: Maxtor OneTouch IV 16
Select Open an Application to choose an application to the OneTouch button. - OR - To customize your OneTouch button, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click OneTouch Button. A sheet is displayed: Figure 2: Customize OneTouch Button Step 2: Select Backup to link that action to open when you press the OneTouch button. An Open panel appears: Maxtor OneTouch IV 16
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Step 3: To check for updates automatically. A window informs you of whether your software is selected by default. Figure 7: Software Update The Software Update window opens: Figure 8: Software Update Software Update is up to date: Maxtor OneTouch IV 20 Step 2: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates now, click Check Now.
Step 3: To check for updates automatically. A window informs you of whether your software is selected by default. Figure 7: Software Update The Software Update window opens: Figure 8: Software Update Software Update is up to date: Maxtor OneTouch IV 20 Step 2: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates now, click Check Now.
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... you did not select Remember in keychain when you set your password, a Maxtor Manager password window opens when you restart your computer or reconnect your drive: Maxtor OneTouch IV 45 Figure 5: DrivePass Enabled Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive Once you enable DrivePass, your OneTouch drive locks automatically each time you restart your computer or reconnect your drive.
... you did not select Remember in keychain when you set your password, a Maxtor Manager password window opens when you restart your computer or reconnect your drive: Maxtor OneTouch IV 45 Figure 5: DrivePass Enabled Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive Once you enable DrivePass, your OneTouch drive locks automatically each time you restart your computer or reconnect your drive.
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Figure 6: Drive Locked To unlock your drive in the Maxtor Manager password window, Step 1: Select Password or your security question, if you've created one, from the dropdown menu: Figure 7: Drive Locked Maxtor OneTouch IV 46
Figure 6: Drive Locked To unlock your drive in the Maxtor Manager password window, Step 1: Select Password or your security question, if you've created one, from the dropdown menu: Figure 7: Drive Locked Maxtor OneTouch IV 46
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The My Drives window now displays the drive information for your password and click Unlock. Figure 12: DrivePass Step 4: Enter your OneTouch III. Removing DrivePass To remove DrivePass from your OneTouch, Step 1: Select your OneTouch III drive and go to Drives > DrivePass in the menu bar: Maxtor OneTouch IV 50
The My Drives window now displays the drive information for your password and click Unlock. Figure 12: DrivePass Step 4: Enter your OneTouch III. Removing DrivePass To remove DrivePass from your OneTouch, Step 1: Select your OneTouch III drive and go to Drives > DrivePass in the menu bar: Maxtor OneTouch IV 50
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If You Forget Your Password... If you must reformat the drive in either the Maxtor Manager password window Figure 20: Password Window Maxtor OneTouch IV 55 Figure 19: Change DrivePass Password Confirmation Step 6: Click OK. Reformatting erases all data stored on the drive. To securely erase your drive, Step 1: Click I Forgot in order to continue to unlock your drive, you forget your password and are unable to use it.
If You Forget Your Password... If you must reformat the drive in either the Maxtor Manager password window Figure 20: Password Window Maxtor OneTouch IV 55 Figure 19: Change DrivePass Password Confirmation Step 6: Click OK. Reformatting erases all data stored on the drive. To securely erase your drive, Step 1: Click I Forgot in order to continue to unlock your drive, you forget your password and are unable to use it.