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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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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 Macintosh. A New Volume icon appears on 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. To manually prepare the software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to use the Formatting Tool, you don't want to your Macintosh. A New Volume icon appears on your computer. The New Volume Finder window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 4
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... see if an update is functioning normally. To manually check for service and support. Note: You can check manually for software updates or turn off Software Update, Step 1: In the menu bar, go to contact Seagate for updates or turn off the Software Update feature. Maxtor OneTouch IV 19 Figure 6: Diagnostics Complete The drive pictured...
... see if an update is functioning normally. To manually check for service and support. Note: You can check manually for software updates or turn off Software Update, Step 1: In the menu bar, go to contact Seagate for updates or turn off the Software Update feature. Maxtor OneTouch IV 19 Figure 6: Diagnostics Complete The drive pictured...
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Figure 20: Backup Plans Step 2: Select the Backup Plan to be deleted in the toolbar. 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. The Backup Plan is displayed: Maxtor OneTouch IV 37 Step 3: Click the minus sign (-).
Figure 20: Backup Plans Step 2: Select the Backup Plan to be deleted in the toolbar. 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. The Backup Plan is displayed: Maxtor OneTouch IV 37 Step 3: Click the minus sign (-).
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...-configured Sync: Sync Documents, Music, Pictures, and Movies Always overwrite older file versions Sync automatically Custom Sync: Select one or more computers. Maxtor OneTouch IV 60 You can sync selected folders from one computer to your Library, System, or Applications folders for Sync. Figure 28: My Drives ...synchronize user data. Note: Sync is designed to synchronize one or more folders between two 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 ...
...-configured Sync: Sync Documents, Music, Pictures, and Movies Always overwrite older file versions Sync automatically Custom Sync: Select one or more computers. Maxtor OneTouch IV 60 You can sync selected folders from one computer to your Library, System, or Applications folders for Sync. Figure 28: My Drives ...synchronize user data. Note: Sync is designed to synchronize one or more folders between two 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 ...
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... folders. - From now on, the selected folders will automatically sync with the versions on your OneTouch to a second computer 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 synchronized folders...the Sync, Step 1: Safely remove the OneTouch drive from the computer on which you wish to another computer on this computer. The Sync Settings window opens: Figure 33: Enable Sync Step 3: Click Yes to sync manually using the Sync Now button. Maxtor OneTouch IV 64 OR - Leave Automatic Sync ...
... folders. - From now on, the selected folders will automatically sync with the versions on your OneTouch to a second computer 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 synchronized folders...the Sync, Step 1: Safely remove the OneTouch drive from the computer on which you wish to another computer on this computer. The Sync Settings window opens: Figure 33: Enable Sync Step 3: Click Yes to sync manually using the Sync Now button. Maxtor OneTouch IV 64 OR - Leave Automatic Sync ...
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When the OneTouch drive containing a changed version of the file to save . Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window Use the Maxtor Synchronization window to manage your synchronized files: • Decide whether to overwrite existing file versions. • Add or delete files...edited on different computers at the same time, a conflict occurs over which version of the same file, the Maxtor Synchronization window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 66 Figure 35: Sync Status Synchronizing Manually To sync selected files immediately, • Click Sync Now. If the same file is connected to save .
When the OneTouch drive containing a changed version of the file to save . Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window Use the Maxtor Synchronization window to manage your synchronized files: • Decide whether to overwrite existing file versions. • Add or delete files...edited on different computers at the same time, a conflict occurs over which version of the same file, the Maxtor Synchronization window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 66 Figure 35: Sync Status Synchronizing Manually To sync selected files immediately, • Click Sync Now. If the same file is connected to save .
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... Plan 26 Using Simple Backup 22 Customizing the 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 IV i
... Plan 26 Using Simple Backup 22 Customizing the 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 IV i
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... Folders 60 Checking Sync Status 65 Completing the 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...
... Folders 60 Checking Sync Status 65 Completing the 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...
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Contents Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 1 Using the Maxtor System Tray Icon 6 Restoring the System Tray Icon 8 Managing Your Drives 9 Customizing the OneTouch Button 10 Adjusting the Power Setting 14 Testing Your Drive 17 Updating Your Software 21 Backing Up & Restoring Folders 25 ...Plan 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 ...
Contents Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 1 Using the Maxtor System Tray Icon 6 Restoring the System Tray Icon 8 Managing Your Drives 9 Customizing the OneTouch Button 10 Adjusting the Power Setting 14 Testing Your Drive 17 Updating Your Software 21 Backing Up & Restoring Folders 25 ...Plan 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 ...
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Bad Drive Step 4: Click OK. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 21 Figure 14: Diagnostics - To check for your software. However, you can turn off the Software Update feature. 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. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 21 Figure 14: Diagnostics - To check for your software. However, you can turn off the Software Update feature. 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.
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To launch a backup manually, • Press the OneTouch button if you like, whether Automatic Backup is on or off. OR - • Click Back Up Now in the lower right corner of the Backup window. - OR - • Select Back Up Now from the System Tray menu: Maxtor OneTouch IV 42 Figure 18: Automatic Backup Off Backing Up Manually You can back up files manually whenever you 've customized it to back up files. -
To launch a backup manually, • Press the OneTouch button if you like, whether Automatic Backup is on or off. OR - • Click Back Up Now in the lower right corner of the Backup window. - OR - • Select Back Up Now from the System Tray menu: Maxtor OneTouch IV 42 Figure 18: Automatic Backup Off Backing Up Manually You can back up files manually whenever you 've customized it to back up files. -
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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. To view the Backup Log, Step 1: Click View Log in the Backup window: Maxtor OneTouch IV 43
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... to be synchronized between two or more folders to sync Select file types to include or exclude Select automatic or manual sync Set Sync and Copy & Replace Rules Encrypt synchronized files Maxtor OneTouch IV 75 You have these Sync options: Simple Sync: Sync XP My Documents or Vista Personal Folder Sync all file...
... to be synchronized between two or more folders to sync Select file types to include or exclude Select automatic or manual sync Set Sync and Copy & Replace Rules Encrypt synchronized files Maxtor OneTouch IV 75 You have these Sync options: Simple Sync: Sync XP My Documents or Vista Personal Folder Sync all file...
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.... (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: - Sync automatically each time a file changes - The Sync Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 83 Always overwrite older file versions ...with newer versions - Figure 34: Sync Options Step 7: Select your Sync options, click Finish. Sync manually using the Sync Now button in the Sync window • Copy &...
.... (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: - Sync automatically each time a file changes - The Sync Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 83 Always overwrite older file versions ...with newer versions - Figure 34: Sync Options Step 7: Select your Sync options, click Finish. Sync manually using the Sync Now button in the Sync window • Copy &...
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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