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..., product offerings or specifications. Seagate Technology, 920 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 U.S.A 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 Vista Home Basic, Home Premium...
..., product offerings or specifications. Seagate Technology, 920 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 U.S.A 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 Vista Home Basic, Home Premium...
User Guide for Mac
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... The Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting tool automatically prepares the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your Macintosh. The New Volume Finder window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 A New Volume icon appears on your Macintosh, To 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...
... The Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting tool automatically prepares the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your Macintosh. The New Volume Finder window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 A New Volume icon appears on your Macintosh, To 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...
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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 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.
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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. A New Volume icon appears on your Macintosh. 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
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. A New Volume icon appears on your Macintosh. 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
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The Read Me window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 Figure 11: OneTouch 4 Step 12: Click the OneTouch 4 icon. 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.
The Read Me window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 Figure 11: OneTouch 4 Step 12: Click the OneTouch 4 icon. 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 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. The Installation Type window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 11 Note: The OneTouch 4 software can be installed only on the boot volume.
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. The Installation Type window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 11 Note: The OneTouch 4 software can be installed only on the boot volume.
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... your choice when you to manage your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. It can customize your OneTouch button, located on . Customizing the OneTouch Button You can take several seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to • Back up folders now • Open the application of the window allows you click the OneTouch button. Note: External drives are automatically detected...
... your choice when you to manage your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. It can customize your OneTouch button, located on . Customizing the OneTouch Button You can take several seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to • Back up folders now • Open the application of the window allows you click the OneTouch button. Note: External drives are automatically detected...
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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. 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
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... support.seagate.com. 1. Microsoft Windows: • XP Professional, XP Home, XP Media Center Edition* • Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate* * 32-bit Operating Systems only Macintosh: • Mac OSX 10.4.9 and newer No other Operating Systems may recognize the OneTouch 4 as an external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will...
... support.seagate.com. 1. Microsoft Windows: • XP Professional, XP Home, XP Media Center Edition* • Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate* * 32-bit Operating Systems only Macintosh: • Mac OSX 10.4.9 and newer No other Operating Systems may recognize the OneTouch 4 as an external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will...
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...9. How do not play well together. Seagate strongly recommends that you must delete the encrypted folder. Transfer files and folders to recover a lost password. • If you lose a DrivePass password, you must erase the OneTouch drive in a secure location. 6. Erasing ...Maxtor OneTouch IV 77 Is there any way to your OneTouch 4 drive. 7. Windows and Macintosh File System formats do I disconnect the drive from my computer? What types of files and folders cannot be used as Backup, you must install the Maxtor Manager software included on the Macintosh.) OneTouch...
...9. How do not play well together. Seagate strongly recommends that you must delete the encrypted folder. Transfer files and folders to recover a lost password. • If you lose a DrivePass password, you must erase the OneTouch drive in a secure location. 6. Erasing ...Maxtor OneTouch IV 77 Is there any way to your OneTouch 4 drive. 7. Windows and Macintosh File System formats do I disconnect the drive from my computer? What types of files and folders cannot be used as Backup, you must install the Maxtor Manager software included on the Macintosh.) OneTouch...
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...OneTouch 4 from the Seagate Website at www.seagate.com. Maxtor OneTouch IV 78 Note: Never disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive while data is lost or corrupted, you can also disconnect the OneTouch 4 when your computer. Failure to eject the volume. 2 Disconnect your local system before using the drive. The OneTouch 4 installation software... associated with the OneTouch 4 to the Trash to properly disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive may result in both windows. 3 Disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your computer is shut down. What do I do if my OneTouch 4 software is being transferred ...
...OneTouch 4 from the Seagate Website at www.seagate.com. Maxtor OneTouch IV 78 Note: Never disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive while data is lost or corrupted, you can also disconnect the OneTouch 4 when your computer. Failure to eject the volume. 2 Disconnect your local system before using the drive. The OneTouch 4 installation software... associated with the OneTouch 4 to the Trash to properly disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive may result in both windows. 3 Disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your computer is shut down. What do I do if my OneTouch 4 software is being transferred ...
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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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...: • 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 Main Menu window opens: Figure 1: Main Menu Step 2: Click Install Maxtor One Touch. The Welcome window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1
...: • 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 Main Menu window opens: Figure 1: Main Menu Step 2: Click Install Maxtor One Touch. The Welcome window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1
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... an option in the My Drives window. 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. Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 It displays all Maxtor devices connected to your computer...
... an option in the My Drives window. 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. Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 It displays all Maxtor devices connected to your computer...
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To check for your software. However, you can turn off the Software Update feature. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 21 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. Bad Drive Step 4: Click OK.
To check for your software. However, you can turn off the Software Update feature. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 21 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. Bad Drive Step 4: Click OK.
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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 Figure 15: Settings Step 2: Click Check for Software Update.
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Step 4: To check for updates automatically. If an update is available for your software, a Software Update window allows you of that: Maxtor OneTouch IV 23 Step 3: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates now, click Check Now. Figure 16: Software Update Software Update is up to date, a Software Update window informs you to download the update: Figure 17: Software Update Available If your software is selected by default.
Step 4: To check for updates automatically. If an update is available for your software, a Software Update window allows you of that: Maxtor OneTouch IV 23 Step 3: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates now, click Check Now. Figure 16: Software Update Software Update is up to date, a Software Update window informs you to download the update: Figure 17: Software Update Available If your software is selected by default.
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... - • Custom Backup: You select the folders to be backed up and set or when you click Back Up Now in the Backup window. Backing Up & Restoring Folders The Maxtor OneTouch Backup feature allows you to • Schedule the backup of two Backup Plans: • Simple Backup: Pre-configured to back up your... select either of selected 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 the Command panel.
... - • Custom Backup: You select the folders to be backed up and set or when you click Back Up Now in the Backup window. Backing Up & Restoring Folders The Maxtor OneTouch Backup feature allows you to • Schedule the backup of two Backup Plans: • Simple Backup: Pre-configured to back up your... select either of selected 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 the Command panel.
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... available can continue to your OneTouch II or III drive: Maxtor OneTouch IV 50 If you forget your password and are unable to unlock your drive, you can use it. Enabling DrivePass To enable DrivePass, Step 1: In the My Drives window, select your computer. OneTouch II and III Users Although the OneTouch 4 software does not offer Security...
... available can continue to your OneTouch II or III drive: Maxtor OneTouch IV 50 If you forget your password and are unable to unlock your drive, you can use it. Enabling DrivePass To enable DrivePass, Step 1: In the My Drives window, select your computer. OneTouch II and III Users Although the OneTouch 4 software does not offer Security...