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Contents FreeAgent for Macintosh Getting Started...1 Using the Mac Reformatting Tool 1 Installing the Software 3 Safely Ejecting Drives 8 Managing Your Drives...9 Running Diagnostics 9 Updating Your Software 11 Reading the LED Status Indicators 13 Backing Up & Restoring Folders 14 Creating Backup Plans 14 Using Simple Backup 14 Creating a Custom Backup Plan 19 Managing Backup Plans 27 Editing Backup Settings 27 Deleting Backup Plans 30 Backing Up Manually 31 Restoring Files ...33 Index...i i
Contents FreeAgent for Macintosh Getting Started...1 Using the Mac Reformatting Tool 1 Installing the Software 3 Safely Ejecting Drives 8 Managing Your Drives...9 Running Diagnostics 9 Updating Your Software 11 Reading the LED Status Indicators 13 Backing Up & Restoring Folders 14 Creating Backup Plans 14 Using Simple Backup 14 Creating a Custom Backup Plan 19 Managing Backup Plans 27 Editing Backup Settings 27 Deleting Backup Plans 30 Backing Up Manually 31 Restoring Files ...33 Index...i i
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... running the most current version Because the drive is written for the entire family of Seagate and Maxtor external drives. The FreeAgent Drive Finder window opens: Using the Mac Reformatting Tool 1 FreeAgent for Macintosh Getting Started The Drive Manager software offers these features: • Backup & Restore to protect your data • Drive diagnosis to check...
... running the most current version Because the drive is written for the entire family of Seagate and Maxtor external drives. The FreeAgent Drive Finder window opens: Using the Mac Reformatting Tool 1 FreeAgent for Macintosh Getting Started The Drive Manager software offers these features: • Backup & Restore to protect your data • Drive diagnosis to check...
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... 've read the description of the software preparation is dismounted and reformatted: Figure 3: Reformatting In Progress Using the Mac Reformatting Tool 2 Step 3: Double-click the MacInstall icon. The remainder of what the Reformatting tool does, click Reformat to reformat your drive for Macintosh Figure 1: FreeAgent Drive Finder The FreeAgent Drive Finder window contains the...
... 've read the description of the software preparation is dismounted and reformatted: Figure 3: Reformatting In Progress Using the Mac Reformatting Tool 2 Step 3: Double-click the MacInstall icon. The remainder of what the Reformatting tool does, click Reformat to reformat your drive for Macintosh Figure 1: FreeAgent Drive Finder The FreeAgent Drive Finder window contains the...
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In the Welcome window, click Continue. The Read Me window opens: Installing the Software 3 To install the software, Step 1. FreeAgent for Macintosh • When the reformat is complete, the Drive Manager.dmg file appears on your desktop: • The Installer Welcome window opens: Figure 4: Welcome Installing the Software The Drive Manager software is already loaded on your drive and ready to be installed on your computer.
In the Welcome window, click Continue. The Read Me window opens: Installing the Software 3 To install the software, Step 1. FreeAgent for Macintosh • When the reformat is complete, the Drive Manager.dmg file appears on your desktop: • The Installer Welcome window opens: Figure 4: Welcome Installing the Software The Drive Manager software is already loaded on your drive and ready to be installed on your computer.
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A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Installing the Software 4 FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 5: Read Me Step 2: When you've read the information, click Continue. The Software License Agreement window opens: Figure 6: Software License Agreement Step 3: Click Continue.
A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Installing the Software 4 FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 5: Read Me Step 2: When you've read the information, click Continue. The Software License Agreement window opens: Figure 6: Software License Agreement Step 3: Click Continue.
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FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 7: License Agreement sheet Step 4: Click Agree in the sheet. The Select a Destination window opens: Figure 8: Select a Destination Step 5: Select your Macintosh hard drive and click Continue. The Installation Type window opens: Installing the Software 5 Note: The Drive Manager software can be installed only on the boot volume.
FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 7: License Agreement sheet Step 4: Click Agree in the sheet. The Select a Destination window opens: Figure 8: Select a Destination Step 5: Select your Macintosh hard drive and click Continue. The Installation Type window opens: Installing the Software 5 Note: The Drive Manager software can be installed only on the boot volume.
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FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 9: Installation Type Step 6: Click Install. A sheet warns that you informed as the installation proceeds: Installing the Software 6 A progress window keeps you 'll have to restart your computer: Figure 10: Restart Warning Step 7: Click Continue Installation in the sheet.
FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 9: Installation Type Step 6: Click Install. A sheet warns that you informed as the installation proceeds: Installing the Software 6 A progress window keeps you 'll have to restart your computer: Figure 10: Restart Warning Step 7: Click Continue Installation in the sheet.
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FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 11: Installing OneTouch 4 When the installation is complete, a Restart window opens: Figure 12: Restart Step 8: Click Restart to open the Drive Manager application: Installing the Software 7 When your computer has restarted, a Drive Manager icon appears on your desktop: Step 9: Double-click the icon to restart your computer and complete the installation.
FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 11: Installing OneTouch 4 When the installation is complete, a Restart window opens: Figure 12: Restart Step 8: Click Restart to open the Drive Manager application: Installing the Software 7 When your computer has restarted, a Drive Manager icon appears on your desktop: Step 9: Double-click the icon to restart your computer and complete the installation.
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... Drive Manager devices connected to your computer: Figure 14: My Drives The tabs across the top of the diagnostic: Running Diagnostics 9 To run Diagnostics, Step 1. FreeAgent for the Drive Manager software to detect your drives.
... Drive Manager devices connected to your computer: Figure 14: My Drives The tabs across the top of the diagnostic: Running Diagnostics 9 To run Diagnostics, Step 1. FreeAgent for the Drive Manager software to detect your drives.
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...: Software Update The Software Update window opens: Updating Your Software 11 In the menu bar, go to see if an update is available or you can manually check to Help > Software Update. FreeAgent for software updates or turn off Software Update, Step 1. However, you can check manually for Macintosh The drive pictured above is up to contact Seagate...
...: Software Update The Software Update window opens: Updating Your Software 11 In the menu bar, go to see if an update is available or you can manually check to Help > Software Update. FreeAgent for software updates or turn off Software Update, Step 1. However, you can check manually for Macintosh The drive pictured above is up to contact Seagate...
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... window allows you of the download: Figure 20: Software Update Progress When the software update has downloaded, the Install Wizard Welcome window opens. Step 5: Follow the steps in the Install Wizard to download the software update. FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 18: Software Update Step 2: To turn on Software Update, check Check for updates now, click Check...
... window allows you of the download: Figure 20: Software Update Progress When the software update has downloaded, the Install Wizard Welcome window opens. Step 5: Follow the steps in the Install Wizard to download the software update. FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 18: Software Update Step 2: To turn on Software Update, check Check for updates now, click Check...
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FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 21: Software Up To Date Step 6: Click OK. no data activity Data activity Asleep Reading the LED Status Indicators 13 Reading the LED Status Indicators Your drive has an LED status indicator to keep you informed about the status of the drive: Figure 22: Drive LED LED Descriptions Flashing rapidly Shining steadily/bright Pulsing slowly Shining steadily/dim State Drive fault Power on;
FreeAgent for Macintosh Figure 21: Software Up To Date Step 6: Click OK. no data activity Data activity Asleep Reading the LED Status Indicators 13 Reading the LED Status Indicators Your drive has an LED status indicator to keep you informed about the status of the drive: Figure 22: Drive LED LED Descriptions Flashing rapidly Shining steadily/bright Pulsing slowly Shining steadily/dim State Drive fault Power on;
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Creating Backup Plans Using Simple Backup Use Simple Backup to back up your home folder daily at 10 p.m. Click Backup in the Backup view. FreeAgent for different sets of folders. The Backup Plans view is displayed: Creating Backup Plans 14 To use either of two types of selected folders ...8226; Edit backup settings • Launch an immediate backup • Restore backed up files After the initial backup, the OneTouch software backs up changed files in backed up folders on a schedule you set up all your folders or you click Back Up Now in the toolbar...
Creating Backup Plans Using Simple Backup Use Simple Backup to back up your home folder daily at 10 p.m. Click Backup in the Backup view. FreeAgent for different sets of folders. The Backup Plans view is displayed: Creating Backup Plans 14 To use either of two types of selected folders ...8226; Edit backup settings • Launch an immediate backup • Restore backed up files After the initial backup, the OneTouch software backs up changed files in backed up folders on a schedule you set up all your folders or you click Back Up Now in the toolbar...
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... 14 Creating a Custom Backup Plan 19 Using Simple Backup 14 D Deleting Backup Plans 30 E Editing Backup Settings 27 G Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 3 Safely Ejecting Drives 8 Using the Formatting Tool 1 I Installing the Software 3 M Managing Backup Plans 27 Deleting Backup Plans 30 Editing Backup Settings 27 Managing Your Drives 9 Running Diagnostics 9 Updating Your...
... 14 Creating a Custom Backup Plan 19 Using Simple Backup 14 D Deleting Backup Plans 30 E Editing Backup Settings 27 G Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 3 Safely Ejecting Drives 8 Using the Formatting Tool 1 I Installing the Software 3 M Managing Backup Plans 27 Deleting Backup Plans 30 Editing Backup Settings 27 Managing Your Drives 9 Running Diagnostics 9 Updating Your...