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...MaxtorSolutions.com MaxtorSolutions.com © 2007 Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, Maxtor, OneTouch, and the Maxtor stylized logo are the property of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions, and thus will not be available for software updates) Product Dimensions 2.49in X 6.73in... 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 ...
...MaxtorSolutions.com MaxtorSolutions.com © 2007 Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, Maxtor, OneTouch, and the Maxtor stylized logo are the property of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions, and thus will not be available for software updates) Product Dimensions 2.49in X 6.73in... 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 ...
User Guide for Mac
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... 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 Macintosh. Using the Formatting Tool The Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting tool automatically prepares the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your computer.
... 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 Macintosh. Using the Formatting Tool The Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting tool automatically prepares the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your computer.
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Step 3: Double-click the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus icon. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Figure 4: Welcome Preparing the Software Manually If you don't want to your computer.
A New Volume icon appears on your Macintosh. 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. Figure 4: Welcome Preparing the Software Manually If you don't want to your computer.
User Guide for Mac
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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. The Read Me window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 9
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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 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.
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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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... automatically detected and listed in the My Drives window. It can take several seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to manage your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. It displays all Maxtor devices connected to access your drive features and manage drive utilities. Customizing the OneTouch Button You can set the OneTouch button to • Back up folders now •...
... automatically detected and listed in the My Drives window. It can take several seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to manage your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. It displays all Maxtor devices connected to access your drive features and manage drive utilities. Customizing the OneTouch Button You can set the OneTouch button to • Back up folders now •...
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Step 2: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates now, click Check Now. Figure 7: Software Update The Software Update window opens: Figure 8: Software Update Software Update is up to date: Maxtor OneTouch IV 20 A window informs you of whether your software is selected by default. Step 3: To check for updates automatically.
Step 2: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates now, click Check Now. Figure 7: Software Update The Software Update window opens: Figure 8: Software Update Software Update is up to date: Maxtor OneTouch IV 20 A window informs you of whether your software is selected by default. Step 3: To check for updates automatically.
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... it to the Seagate Knowledge Base at support.seagate.com. 1. It can use SafetyDrill to recognize a OneTouch 4. The Backup feature cannot back up their Maxtor OneTouch IV 76 For further information, refer to another computer? What are common, frequently asked questions about the OneTouch 4. What do if my computer doesn't recognize my OneTouch 4? Windows OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini users...
... it to the Seagate Knowledge Base at support.seagate.com. 1. It can use SafetyDrill to recognize a OneTouch 4. The Backup feature cannot back up their Maxtor OneTouch IV 76 For further information, refer to another computer? What are common, frequently asked questions about the OneTouch 4. What do if my computer doesn't recognize my OneTouch 4? Windows OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini users...
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.... Seagate strongly recommends that you create passwords that are designed to back up or sync a single user's Windows XP or Mac OS X Documents folder or Vista Personal User folder. 5. Can I disconnect the drive from my computer? Refer to either Windows or... install the Maxtor Manager software included on the Macintosh.) OneTouch 4 users can use my OneTouch 4 without installing the software? Yes. Windows XP and Vista formats use with a Mac. So there's no way to recover a lost DrivePass or Maxtor Encryption password? Maxtor OneTouch IV 77 No. Windows and Macintosh File...
.... Seagate strongly recommends that you create passwords that are designed to back up or sync a single user's Windows XP or Mac OS X Documents folder or Vista Personal User folder. 5. Can I disconnect the drive from my computer? Refer to either Windows or... install the Maxtor Manager software included on the Macintosh.) OneTouch 4 users can use my OneTouch 4 without installing the software? Yes. Windows XP and Vista formats use with a Mac. So there's no way to recover a lost DrivePass or Maxtor Encryption password? Maxtor OneTouch IV 77 No. Windows and Macintosh File...
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...Click and drag the volume 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 the Seagate Website at www.seagate.com. What do I do if my OneTouch 4 software is lost if you copy all available downloads... or loss. 10. Seagate recommends that you delete them or reformat the drive. Maxtor OneTouch IV 78 You can download new copies from your OneTouch 4. On the website, click the Download Center link for your computer. The OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities are lost or...
...Click and drag the volume 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 the Seagate Website at www.seagate.com. What do I do if my OneTouch 4 software is lost if you copy all available downloads... or loss. 10. Seagate recommends that you delete them or reformat the drive. Maxtor OneTouch IV 78 You can download new copies from your OneTouch 4. On the website, click the Download Center link for your computer. The OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities are lost or...
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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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The Welcome window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 The Main Menu window opens: Figure 1: Main Menu Step 2: Click Install Maxtor One Touch. Getting Started The Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive offers these features: • Backup & Restore to back up and restore data • A customized OneTouch button to quickly open a frequently-used program • Power management features to conserve energy when your Maxtor OneTouch 4 isn...
The Welcome window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 The Main Menu window opens: Figure 1: Main Menu Step 2: Click Install Maxtor One Touch. Getting Started The Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive offers these features: • Backup & Restore to back up and restore data • A customized OneTouch button to quickly open a frequently-used program • Power management features to conserve energy when your Maxtor OneTouch 4 isn...
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... you to access your device doesn't appear, make sure it's properly connected and turned on. Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 Step 2: Click an option in the My Drives window. If your drive features and manage drive utilities. Note: External drives are automatically detected and listed in... the Command panel. Managing Your Drives The My Drives window provides a central point from which to manage your device. In the My Drives window, Step 1: Select a device. It can take a few seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices.
... you to access your device doesn't appear, make sure it's properly connected and turned on. Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 Step 2: Click an option in the My Drives window. If your drive features and manage drive utilities. Note: External drives are automatically detected and listed in... the Command panel. Managing Your Drives The My Drives window provides a central point from which to manage your device. In the My Drives window, Step 1: Select a device. It can take a few seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices.
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Bad Drive Step 4: Click OK. To check for your software. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 21 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. Figure 14: Diagnostics -
Bad Drive Step 4: Click OK. To check for your software. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 21 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. Figure 14: Diagnostics -
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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 updates automatically. Step 3: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates now, click Check Now. If an update is available for your software is selected by default. 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, a Software Update window allows you of that: Maxtor OneTouch IV 23
Step 4: To check for updates automatically. Step 3: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates now, click Check Now. If an update is available for your software is selected by default. 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, a Software Update window allows you of that: Maxtor OneTouch IV 23
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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 folders on a schedule you click Back Up Now in the Command panel. OR - • Custom...Click Backup in the Backup window. You can create one Backup Plan for each OneTouch drive connected 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 feature allows you to ...
...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 folders on a schedule you click Back Up Now in the Command panel. OR - • Custom...Click Backup in the Backup window. You can create one Backup Plan for each OneTouch drive connected 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 feature allows you to ...
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... continue to your OneTouch II or III drive: Maxtor OneTouch IV 50 Be sure to use it. Reformatting erases all data stored on any of the OneTouch drives connected to access them. 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...
... continue to your OneTouch II or III drive: Maxtor OneTouch IV 50 Be sure to use it. Reformatting erases all data stored on any of the OneTouch drives connected to access them. 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...