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Contents Getting Started 1 Using the Formatting Tool 1 Preparing the Software Manually 4 Installing the Software 8 Managing Your Drives 14 Customizing the OneTouch Button 14 Running Diagnostics 17 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users 18 Updating Your Software 25 Backing Up & Restoring Folders 28 Creating Backup Plans 28 Using Simple... from Sync 53 Checking Sync Status 53 Using Automatic Sync 54 Turning Off Automatic Sync 54 Synchronizing Manually 55 Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window 55 Using Automatic Overwrite 57 Managing Security 58 Using DrivePass 58 Maxtor OneTouch IV i
Contents Getting Started 1 Using the Formatting Tool 1 Preparing the Software Manually 4 Installing the Software 8 Managing Your Drives 14 Customizing the OneTouch Button 14 Running Diagnostics 17 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users 18 Updating Your Software 25 Backing Up & Restoring Folders 28 Creating Backup Plans 28 Using Simple... from Sync 53 Checking Sync Status 53 Using Automatic Sync 54 Turning Off Automatic Sync 54 Synchronizing Manually 55 Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window 55 Using Automatic Overwrite 57 Managing Security 58 Using DrivePass 58 Maxtor OneTouch IV i
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... 3: Drag the Maxtor Manager xxx.dmg file to your Macintosh. Note: The filename will vary depending on your computer. A New Volume icon appears on which Maxtor 4 drive you must manually prepare the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your desktop. To manually prepare the software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to Applications > Utilities> Disk Utility: Maxtor OneTouch IV 4
... 3: Drag the Maxtor Manager xxx.dmg file to your Macintosh. Note: The filename will vary depending on your computer. A New Volume icon appears on which Maxtor 4 drive you must manually prepare the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your desktop. To manually prepare the software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to Applications > Utilities> Disk Utility: Maxtor OneTouch IV 4
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... updates or turn off Software Update from any view. Maxtor OneTouch IV 25 However, you can turn off Software Update, Step 1: In the menu bar, go to date. To manually check for software updates or turn off the Software Update feature. Figure 16: My Drives Your current RAID... is reflected in the name of your OneTouch III: • OneTouch IIIs: Striped (RAID 0) • OneTouch IIIm: Mirrored (RAID 1) Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you each month of whether your software is available or you can manually check to see if an update is ...
... updates or turn off Software Update from any view. Maxtor OneTouch IV 25 However, you can turn off Software Update, Step 1: In the menu bar, go to date. To manually check for software updates or turn off the Software Update feature. Figure 16: My Drives Your current RAID... is reflected in the name of your OneTouch III: • OneTouch IIIs: Striped (RAID 0) • OneTouch IIIm: Mirrored (RAID 1) Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you each month of whether your software is available or you can manually check to see if an update is ...
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The Backup Plan is displayed: Maxtor OneTouch IV 43 The Backup Plans view is removed from the Backup Plans list. Figure 20: Backup Plans Step 2: Select the Backup Plan to be deleted in the toolbar. Step 3: Click the minus sign (-). 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 43 The Backup Plans view is removed from the Backup Plans list. Figure 20: Backup Plans Step 2: Select the Backup Plan to be deleted in the toolbar. Step 3: Click the minus sign (-). Backing Up Manually To manually generate an immediate backup of folders already selected for backup, Step 1: Click Backup in the Backup Plans view.
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The Sync view is designed to synchronize user data. Caution: Sync is displayed: Maxtor OneTouch IV 48 Using Pre-configured Sync To use the pre-configured Sync settings, Step 1: Click Sync in the Sync are set to precisely the same ...: Select 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 toolbar. Do not select your OneTouch drive and then connect the drive to another computer to your Library, System, or Applications...
The Sync view is designed to synchronize user data. Caution: Sync is displayed: Maxtor OneTouch IV 48 Using Pre-configured Sync To use the pre-configured Sync settings, Step 1: Click Sync in the Sync are set to precisely the same ...: Select 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 toolbar. Do not select your OneTouch drive and then connect the drive to another computer to your Library, System, or Applications...
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...you 're asked which the original Sync occurred and connect it to another computer. To complete the Sync, Step 1: Safely remove the OneTouch drive from the computer on which version of a file in a synchronized folder to save the most recent versions of files in the ... 2: Connect the OneTouch drive to another computer on this computer. Step 7: Check Always overwrite older files to automatically save . Maxtor OneTouch IV 52 From now on, the selected folders will automatically sync with the versions on your computer. Leave Automatic Sync unchecked to sync manually using the Sync ...
...you 're asked which the original Sync occurred and connect it to another computer. To complete the Sync, Step 1: Safely remove the OneTouch drive from the computer on which version of a file in a synchronized folder to save the most recent versions of files in the ... 2: Connect the OneTouch drive to another computer on this computer. Step 7: Check Always overwrite older files to automatically save . Maxtor OneTouch IV 52 From now on, the selected folders will automatically sync with the versions on your computer. Leave Automatic Sync unchecked to sync manually using the Sync ...
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...; Add or delete files. • Resolve conflicts over which version of the Sync window. - Maxtor OneTouch IV 55 Figure 8: Sync Step 2: Uncheck Automatic Sync. Synchronizing Manually To sync selected folders immediately, • Click Sync Now. Step 3: To sync manually when Automatic Sync is off, • Click Sync Now in the lower right corner of...
...; Add or delete files. • Resolve conflicts over which version of the Sync window. - Maxtor OneTouch IV 55 Figure 8: Sync Step 2: Uncheck Automatic Sync. Synchronizing Manually To sync selected folders immediately, • Click Sync Now. Step 3: To sync manually when Automatic Sync is off, • Click Sync Now in the lower right corner of...
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... Creating Backup Plans 28 Managing Backup Plans 39 Restoring Files 45 Backing Up Manually 43 C Changing Your DrivePass Password 66 Changing Your Folder Encryption Password 85 From the Maxtor Protector Window 87 From the Security Window 85 Checking Sync Status 53 Completing the ...the OneTouch Button 14 D Deleting an Encrypted Folder 81 From the OneTouch 4 Folder 84 From the Security Window... 81 Deleting Backup Plans 42 E Editing Backup Settings 39 Enabling DrivePass 58 Encrypting Files and Folders 75 F Frequently Asked Questions 89 G Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 8 Maxtor OneTouch ...
... Creating Backup Plans 28 Managing Backup Plans 39 Restoring Files 45 Backing Up Manually 43 C Changing Your DrivePass Password 66 Changing Your Folder Encryption Password 85 From the Maxtor Protector Window 87 From the Security Window 85 Checking Sync Status 53 Completing the ...the OneTouch Button 14 D Deleting an Encrypted Folder 81 From the OneTouch 4 Folder 84 From the Security Window... 81 Deleting Backup Plans 42 E Editing Backup Settings 39 Enabling DrivePass 58 Encrypting Files and Folders 75 F Frequently Asked Questions 89 G Getting Started 1 Installing the Software 8 Maxtor OneTouch ...
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... Files 45 Running Diagnostics 17 S Synchronizing Folders 48 Checking Sync Status 53 Completing the Sync 52 Removing Files from Sync 53 Synchronizing Manually 55 Using Custom Sync 49 Using Pre-configured Sync 48 Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window 55 Synchronizing Manually 55 T Turning Off Automatic Sync 54 U Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 60 Maxtor OneTouch IV ii
... Files 45 Running Diagnostics 17 S Synchronizing Folders 48 Checking Sync Status 53 Completing the Sync 52 Removing Files from Sync 53 Synchronizing Manually 55 Using Custom Sync 49 Using Pre-configured Sync 48 Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window 55 Synchronizing Manually 55 T Turning Off Automatic Sync 54 U Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 60 Maxtor OneTouch IV ii
User Guide for Windows
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... 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 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users 21 Updating Your Software 26 ...Manually 47 Viewing the Backup Log 48 Restoring Files 50 Restoring an Historical Version 52 Restoring the Most Recent Version 53 Synchronizing Folders 55 Using Simple Sync 55 Using Custom Sync 57 Using Sync Encryption 62 Completing the Sync 64 Editing Sync Settings 65 Checking Sync Status 69 Maxtor OneTouch...
... 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 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users 21 Updating Your Software 26 ...Manually 47 Viewing the Backup Log 48 Restoring Files 50 Restoring an Historical Version 52 Restoring the Most Recent Version 53 Synchronizing Folders 55 Using Simple Sync 55 Using Custom Sync 57 Using Sync Encryption 62 Completing the Sync 64 Editing Sync Settings 65 Checking Sync Status 69 Maxtor OneTouch...
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However, you can turn off the Software Update feature. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 For further information about using RAID, refer to see if an update is available or you when an update is available for your drive is complete, your software. When the reformat is ready for software updates, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings. Figure 20: Reformat in Progress Step 6: Click Reformat. To check for use. Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you can manually check to your OneTouch III User Guide.
However, you can turn off the Software Update feature. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 For further information about using RAID, refer to see if an update is available or you when an update is available for your drive is complete, your software. When the reformat is ready for software updates, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings. Figure 20: Reformat in Progress Step 6: Click Reformat. To check for use. Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you can manually check to your OneTouch III User Guide.
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OR - • Select Back Up Now from the System Tray menu: Maxtor OneTouch IV 47 Figure 18: Automatic Backup Off Backing Up Manually You can back up files manually whenever you 've customized it to back up files. - OR - • Click Back Up Now in the lower right corner of the Backup window. - To launch a backup manually, • Press the OneTouch button if you like, whether Automatic Backup is on or off.
OR - • Select Back Up Now from the System Tray menu: Maxtor OneTouch IV 47 Figure 18: Automatic Backup Off Backing Up Manually You can back up files manually whenever you 've customized it to back up files. - OR - • Click Back Up Now in the lower right corner of the Backup window. - To launch a backup manually, • Press the OneTouch button if you like, whether Automatic Backup is on or off.
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A Backup Progress window informs you of the progress of the manual backup and lets 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 48
A Backup Progress window informs you of the progress of the manual backup and lets 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 48
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...running Vista. Note: Files cannot 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 Note: Make sure all computers participating in the Sync are set to precisely ... ensure that Sync works properly. To select Simple Sync, Step 1: Click Sync in your OneTouch drive and then connect the drive to another computer to complete the sync. The Sync window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 55 You can sync selected folders from one computer to your XP My Documents or...
...running Vista. Note: Files cannot 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 Note: Make sure all computers participating in the Sync are set to precisely ... ensure that Sync works properly. To select Simple Sync, Step 1: Click Sync in your OneTouch drive and then connect the drive to another computer to complete the sync. The Sync window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 55 You can sync selected folders from one computer to your XP My Documents or...
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... Sync window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 61 Always overwrite older file versions with newer versions - Automatically encrypt synchronized files on the Maxtor drive You must delete your current Sync settings and create new settings. See Using Sync Encryption for more information. Step 8: After you want to sync, click Next. Sync manually using the Sync...
... Sync window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 61 Always overwrite older file versions with newer versions - Automatically encrypt synchronized files on the Maxtor drive You must delete your current Sync settings and create new settings. See Using Sync Encryption for more information. Step 8: After you want to sync, click Next. Sync manually using the Sync...
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Figure 21: AutoSync Step 2: In the Sync window, click the Automatic Sync Off button. OR - • Select Sync Now from the System Tray menu to sync files. - Step 3: To sync manually when Automatic Sync is off, • Press the OneTouch button if you've customized it to Sync on ALL connected drives: The Sync Preview window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 74 OR - • Click Sync Now in the lower right corner of the Sync window. -
Figure 21: AutoSync Step 2: In the Sync window, click the Automatic Sync Off button. OR - • Select Sync Now from the System Tray menu to sync files. - Step 3: To sync manually when Automatic Sync is off, • Press the OneTouch button if you've customized it to Sync on ALL connected drives: The Sync Preview window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 74 OR - • Click Sync Now in the lower right corner of the Sync window. -
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...drive system. Then you can use your SafetyDrill System Boot CD to or larger than the original drive from which you don't want overwritten. Maxtor OneTouch IV 123 If your new drive is larger than your system. Step 2: Make sure your BIOS Boot Priority is equal to reboot your old... drive. Step 4: Click Apply to the SafetyDrill window. Restoring Your System from CD. (Refer to your system manual for copies you made the SafetyDrill copy, the extra portion of the new drive will not be partitioned during the system restore from a SafetyDrill ...
...drive system. Then you can use your SafetyDrill System Boot CD to or larger than the original drive from which you don't want overwritten. Maxtor OneTouch IV 123 If your new drive is larger than your system. Step 2: Make sure your BIOS Boot Priority is equal to reboot your old... drive. Step 4: Click Apply to the SafetyDrill window. Restoring Your System from CD. (Refer to your system manual for copies you made the SafetyDrill copy, the extra portion of the new drive will not be partitioned during the system restore from a SafetyDrill ...
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Index A Adjusting the Power Setting 14 B Backing Up & Restoring Folders 30 Creating a Backup Plan 30 Restoring Files 50 Backing Up Manually 47 C Changing Your DrivePass Password 86 Changing Your Encryption Password 104 Checking Sync Status 69 Completing the Sync 64 Creating a Backup Plan... Backup 30 Creating a Custom Backup 32 Creating an Encrypted Folder 100 Creating SafetyDrill Copies 118 Setting Up SafetyDrill Copy Parameters 120 Customizing the OneTouch Button 10 D Decrypting Files and Folders 115 Deleting a Backup Plan 44 Deleting an Encrypted Folder 109 Deleting Files and Folders from an ...
Index A Adjusting the Power Setting 14 B Backing Up & Restoring Folders 30 Creating a Backup Plan 30 Restoring Files 50 Backing Up Manually 47 C Changing Your DrivePass Password 86 Changing Your Encryption Password 104 Checking Sync Status 69 Completing the Sync 64 Creating a Backup Plan... Backup 30 Creating a Custom Backup 32 Creating an Encrypted Folder 100 Creating SafetyDrill Copies 118 Setting Up SafetyDrill Copy Parameters 120 Customizing the OneTouch Button 10 D Decrypting Files and Folders 115 Deleting a Backup Plan 44 Deleting an Encrypted Folder 109 Deleting Files and Folders from an ...
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...Files and Folders from an Encrypted Folder 116 Opening an Encrypted Folder 113 Managing Backup Settings 39 Backing Up Manually 47 Deleting a Backup Plan 44 Editing Backup Settings 39 Using Scheduled Backup 46 Viewing the Backup Log ... 78 Setting Up DrivePass 78 Using Folder Encryption 99 Managing Your Drives 9 Adjusting Power Setting 14 Customizing the OneTouch Button 10 Testing Your Drive 17 O Opening an Encrypted Folder 113 R Removing DrivePass 83 Restoring an Historical ... Your System with SafetyDrill Creating SafetyDrill Copies 118 Managing SafetyDrill Copies 122 Maxtor OneTouch IV ii
...Files and Folders from an Encrypted Folder 116 Opening an Encrypted Folder 113 Managing Backup Settings 39 Backing Up Manually 47 Deleting a Backup Plan 44 Editing Backup Settings 39 Using Scheduled Backup 46 Viewing the Backup Log ... 78 Setting Up DrivePass 78 Using Folder Encryption 99 Managing Your Drives 9 Adjusting Power Setting 14 Customizing the OneTouch Button 10 Testing Your Drive 17 O Opening an Encrypted Folder 113 R Removing DrivePass 83 Restoring an Historical ... Your System with SafetyDrill Creating SafetyDrill Copies 118 Managing SafetyDrill Copies 122 Maxtor OneTouch IV ii