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... of Seagate Technology LLC or one billion bytes when referring to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications. Maxtor OneTouch™ 4 A simple storage solution with automated backup software for protecting your photos, music, videos, and important documents Ideal for Home, Home Office Requirements PC •Pentium III, 500Mhz equivalent processor or higher •Microsoft Windows...
... of Seagate Technology LLC or one billion bytes when referring to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications. Maxtor OneTouch™ 4 A simple storage solution with automated backup software for protecting your photos, music, videos, and important documents Ideal for Home, Home Office Requirements PC •Pentium III, 500Mhz equivalent processor or higher •Microsoft Windows...
User Guide for Mac
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... between two or more computers • Security settings 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, To use the Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to your computer. A New Volume icon appears on your Macintosh. Because the...
... between two or more computers • Security settings 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, To use the Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to your computer. A New Volume icon appears on your Macintosh. Because the...
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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. Figure 1: New Volume The New Volume Finder window contains the Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool. Step 3: Double-click the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus icon. The Mac OneTouch 4 Formatter window opens: Figure 2: Mac OneTouch 4 Formatter Step 4: After you see: • The New Volume drive is automatic.
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. Figure 1: New Volume The New Volume Finder window contains the Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool. Step 3: Double-click the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus icon. The Mac OneTouch 4 Formatter window opens: Figure 2: Mac OneTouch 4 Formatter Step 4: After you see: • The New Volume drive is automatic.
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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 don't want to your computer. The New Volume Finder window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 4 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.
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 don't want to your computer. The New Volume Finder window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 4 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.
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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. 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.
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A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Maxtor OneTouch IV 10 The Software License Agreement window opens: Figure 14: Software License Agreement Step 3: Click Continue. Figure 13: Read Me Step 2: When you've read the information, click Continue.
A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Maxtor OneTouch IV 10 The Software License Agreement window opens: Figure 14: Software License Agreement Step 3: Click Continue. Figure 13: Read Me Step 2: When you've read the information, click Continue.
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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. Note: The OneTouch 4 software can be installed only on the boot volume. Figure 15: License Agreement sheet Step 4: Click Agree in the sheet to continue the installation.
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. Note: The OneTouch 4 software can be installed only on the boot volume. Figure 15: License Agreement sheet Step 4: Click Agree in the sheet to continue the installation.
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... customize your choice Maxtor OneTouch IV 15 It displays all Maxtor devices connected to your computer: Figure 1: My Drives The toolbar across the top of the window allows you click the OneTouch button. Note: External drives are automatically detected and listed in the My Drives window. Customizing the OneTouch Button You can set the OneTouch button to •...
... customize your choice Maxtor OneTouch IV 15 It displays all Maxtor devices connected to your computer: Figure 1: My Drives The toolbar across the top of the window allows you click the OneTouch button. Note: External drives are automatically detected and listed in the My Drives window. Customizing the OneTouch Button You can set the OneTouch button to •...
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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. A window informs you of whether your software is selected by default. Step 3: To check for updates automatically.
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. A window informs you of whether your software is selected by default. Step 3: To check for updates automatically.
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...OneTouch 4. What do I back up to two (2) minutes to the Seagate Knowledge Base at support.seagate.com. 1. The Backup feature cannot back up your computer up my entire system using the OneTouch 4's Backup feature? Microsoft Windows:...OneTouch 4 installation software will not work. 2. It can use SafetyDrill to another computer? No. Frequently Asked Questions These are supported. You must either install the Maxtor Manager on the OneTouch 4 and then move it 's a powered USB Hub. • Did you 're connecting through the Maxtor Manager. 3. Windows OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch...
...OneTouch 4. What do I back up to two (2) minutes to the Seagate Knowledge Base at support.seagate.com. 1. The Backup feature cannot back up your computer up my entire system using the OneTouch 4's Backup feature? Microsoft Windows:...OneTouch 4 installation software will not work. 2. It can use SafetyDrill to another computer? No. Frequently Asked Questions These are supported. You must either install the Maxtor Manager on the OneTouch 4 and then move it 's a powered USB Hub. • Did you 're connecting through the Maxtor Manager. 3. Windows OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch...
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...Seagate strongly recommends that are designed to it cannot write files to back up or synchronized using standard Windows/Macintosh Copy and Paste or Drag and Drop methods. Can I use my OneTouch 4 with a Mac. No. Windows cannot see a Windows-formatted drive, it . So there's no way to use it . • If you lose a Maxtor...storage device for storing data. Can I disconnect the drive from my computer? Windows and Macintosh File System formats do I use my OneTouch 4 without installing the software? Windows XP and Vista formats use a third-party or Operating System (Vista Business ...
...Seagate strongly recommends that are designed to it cannot write files to back up or synchronized using standard Windows/Macintosh Copy and Paste or Drag and Drop methods. Can I use my OneTouch 4 with a Mac. No. Windows cannot see a Windows-formatted drive, it . So there's no way to use it . • If you lose a Maxtor...storage device for storing data. Can I disconnect the drive from my computer? Windows and Macintosh File System formats do I use my OneTouch 4 without installing the software? Windows XP and Vista formats use a third-party or Operating System (Vista Business ...
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... disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive may result in both windows. 3 Disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your computer. On the website, click the Download Center link for all installation files to eject the volume. 2 Disconnect your OneTouch 4 from the list of devices and click Stop in data corruption or loss. 10. Maxtor OneTouch IV 78 The OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities...
... disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive may result in both windows. 3 Disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your computer. On the website, click the Download Center link for all installation files to eject the volume. 2 Disconnect your OneTouch 4 from the list of devices and click Stop in data corruption or loss. 10. Maxtor OneTouch IV 78 The OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities...
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... 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...
... 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...
User Guide for Windows
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... that drive: • Sync to synchronize one or more folders between two or more computers • Security settings to password-protect your drive Installing the Software To install the Maxtor Manager software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to your computer. The Welcome window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 The Main Menu window opens: Figure 1: Main Menu Step 2: Click Install...
... that drive: • Sync to synchronize one or more folders between two or more computers • Security settings to password-protect your drive Installing the Software To install the Maxtor Manager software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to your computer. The Welcome window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 The Main Menu window opens: Figure 1: Main Menu Step 2: Click Install...
User Guide for Windows
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...: External drives are automatically detected and listed in the Command panel. If your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 In the My Drives window, Step 1: Select a device. 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 detect your drive features and manage drive utilities. Step 2: Click an option in the My Drives window. It can take a few seconds for the Maxtor Manager software...
...: External drives are automatically detected and listed in the Command panel. If your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 In the My Drives window, Step 1: Select a device. 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 detect your drive features and manage drive utilities. Step 2: Click an option in the My Drives window. It can take a few seconds for the Maxtor Manager software...
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Bad Drive Step 4: Click OK. However, you can turn off the Software Update feature. To check for your software. Figure 14: Diagnostics - 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. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 21
Bad Drive Step 4: Click OK. However, you can turn off the Software Update feature. To check for your software. Figure 14: Diagnostics - 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. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 21
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Figure 15: Settings Step 2: Click Check for Software Update. The Software Update window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 22
Figure 15: Settings Step 2: Click Check for Software Update. The Software Update window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 22
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Step 4: To check for your software, a Software Update window allows you to download the update: Figure 17: Software Update Available If your software is up to date, a Software Update window informs you of that: Maxtor OneTouch IV 23 Figure 16: Software Update Software Update is available for updates now, click Check Now. If an update is selected by default. Step 3: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates automatically.
Step 4: To check for your software, a Software Update window allows you to download the update: Figure 17: Software Update Available If your software is up to date, a Software Update window informs you of that: Maxtor OneTouch IV 23 Figure 16: Software Update Software Update is available for updates now, click Check Now. If an update is selected by default. Step 3: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates automatically.
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...folders • Edit backup settings] • Launch an immediate file backup • Restore backed up files After the initial backup, the OneTouch software backs up changed files in backed up and set or when you click Back Up Now in the Command panel. To use Simple Backup...for each OneTouch drive connected to • Schedule the backup of two Backup Plans: • Simple Backup: Pre-configured to back up your XP My Documents or Vista Documents folder daily at 10:00 p.m. - The Backup window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 25 Backing Up & Restoring Folders The Maxtor OneTouch Backup ...
...folders • Edit backup settings] • Launch an immediate file backup • Restore backed up files After the initial backup, the OneTouch software backs up changed files in backed up and set or when you click Back Up Now in the Command panel. To use Simple Backup...for each OneTouch drive connected to • Schedule the backup of two Backup Plans: • Simple Backup: Pre-configured to back up your XP My Documents or Vista Documents folder daily at 10:00 p.m. - The Backup window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 25 Backing Up & Restoring Folders The Maxtor OneTouch Backup ...
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...the My Drives window, select your computer. Managing Security Setting Up DrivePass DrivePass allows you to use a DrivePass password you must reformat the drive in order to continue to your OneTouch II or III drive: Maxtor OneTouch IV 50 OneTouch II and III Users Although the OneTouch 4 software does not offer ...Security, Sync, or RAID, users who also own OneTouch II or III drives on which those features have ...
...the My Drives window, select your computer. Managing Security Setting Up DrivePass DrivePass allows you to use a DrivePass password you must reformat the drive in order to continue to your OneTouch II or III drive: Maxtor OneTouch IV 50 OneTouch II and III Users Although the OneTouch 4 software does not offer ...Security, Sync, or RAID, users who also own OneTouch II or III drives on which those features have ...