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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 Backup 28 ...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 Backup 28 ...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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...-click the New Volume icon. The Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive offers these features: • Backup & Restore to protect your data • Sync to synchronize one or more folders between two or more computers • Security settings to password-protect both the OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini drives. Because the software is relevant for the OneTouch 4 Mini drive as well.
...-click the New Volume icon. The Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive offers these features: • Backup & Restore to protect your data • Sync to synchronize one or more folders between two or more computers • Security settings to password-protect both the OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini drives. Because the software is relevant for the OneTouch 4 Mini drive as well.
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The Mac OneTouch 4 Plus 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 (or Mac OneTouch 4 Mini) icon. The remainder of what the Formatting tool does, click Format to format your OneTouch 4 drive for a Macintosh. Here's what you 've read the description of the software preparation is dismounted and reformatted: Maxtor OneTouch IV 2 Figure 1: New Volume The New Volume Finder window contains the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus Formatting tool.
The Mac OneTouch 4 Plus 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 (or Mac OneTouch 4 Mini) icon. The remainder of what the Formatting tool does, click Format to format your OneTouch 4 drive for a Macintosh. Here's what you 've read the description of the software preparation is dismounted and reformatted: Maxtor OneTouch IV 2 Figure 1: New Volume The New Volume Finder window contains the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus Formatting tool.
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... on your computer. Preparing the Software Manually If you don't want to use the Formatting Tool, you 've connected: Maxtor Manager Plus.dmg or Maxtor Manager Mini.dmg. To manually prepare the software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to your desktop: Step 2: Double-click the New Volume icon. Step 4: Go to Applications > Utilities> Disk Utility: Maxtor OneTouch IV 4
... on your computer. Preparing the Software Manually If you don't want to use the Formatting Tool, you 've connected: Maxtor Manager Plus.dmg or Maxtor Manager Mini.dmg. To manually prepare the software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to your desktop: Step 2: Double-click the New Volume icon. Step 4: Go to Applications > Utilities> Disk Utility: Maxtor OneTouch IV 4
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Maxtor OneTouch IV 8 The OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mini) Finder window opens: Figure 12: OneTouch 4 Plus Step 12: Click the OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mini) icon. The OneTouch 4 Plus or Mini Installer Welcome window opens Figure 13: Welcome Installing the Software To install the OneTouch software, Step 1: In the Welcome window, click Continue.
Maxtor OneTouch IV 8 The OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mini) Finder window opens: Figure 12: OneTouch 4 Plus Step 12: Click the OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mini) icon. The OneTouch 4 Plus or Mini Installer Welcome window opens Figure 13: Welcome Installing the Software To install the OneTouch software, Step 1: In the Welcome window, click Continue.
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The Software License Agreement window opens: Figure 15: Software License Agreement Step 3: Click Continue. A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 The Read Me window opens: Figure 14: Read Me Step 2: When you've read the information, click Continue.
The Software License Agreement window opens: Figure 15: Software License Agreement Step 3: Click Continue. A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 The Read Me window opens: Figure 14: Read Me Step 2: When you've read the information, click Continue.
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Figure 16: License Agreement sheet Step 4: Click Agree in the sheet to continue the installation. The Installation Type window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 10 The Select a Destination window opens: Figure 17: 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 16: License Agreement sheet Step 4: Click Agree in the sheet to continue the installation. The Installation Type window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 10 The Select a Destination window opens: Figure 17: 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.
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... and listed in the My Drives view. It can take several seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. You can customize your OneTouch button, located on . Customizing the OneTouch Button You can set the OneTouch button to access your OneTouch drive automatically performs the action of the window allows you click the...
... and listed in the My Drives view. It can take several seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. You can customize your OneTouch button, located on . Customizing the OneTouch Button You can set the OneTouch button to access your OneTouch drive automatically performs the action of the window allows you click the...
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Maxtor OneTouch IV 25 To manually check for software updates or turn off Software Update from any view. Figure 16: My Drives Your current RAID configuration is reflected in the name of your software is available or you each month of whether your OneTouch III: • OneTouch IIIs: Striped (RAID 0) • OneTouch IIIm: Mirrored (RAID 1) Updating Your Software The Software Update...
Maxtor OneTouch IV 25 To manually check for software updates or turn off Software Update from any view. Figure 16: My Drives Your current RAID configuration is reflected in the name of your software is available or you each month of whether your OneTouch III: • OneTouch IIIs: Striped (RAID 0) • OneTouch IIIm: Mirrored (RAID 1) Updating Your Software The Software Update...
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A window informs you of whether your software is selected by default. Figure 17: Software Update The Software Update window opens: Figure 18: Software Update Software Update is up to date: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 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 17: Software Update The Software Update window opens: Figure 18: Software Update Software Update is up to date: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 Step 2: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates now, click Check Now. Step 3: To check for updates automatically.
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Backing Up & Restoring Folders The Maxtor OneTouch Backup feature allows you click Back Up Now in the Backup view. Creating Backup Plans Using Simple ... back up folders on a schedule you set up all your home folder daily at 10 p.m. The Backup Plans view is displayed: Maxtor OneTouch IV 28 To use either of two types of Backup Plan: • Simple Backup: Pre-configured to back up a backup destination...Edit backup settings • Launch an immediate backup • Restore backed up files After the initial backup, the OneTouch software backs up changed files in the toolbar.
Backing Up & Restoring Folders The Maxtor OneTouch Backup feature allows you click Back Up Now in the Backup view. Creating Backup Plans Using Simple ... back up folders on a schedule you set up all your home folder daily at 10 p.m. The Backup Plans view is displayed: Maxtor OneTouch IV 28 To use either of two types of Backup Plan: • Simple Backup: Pre-configured to back up a backup destination...Edit backup settings • Launch an immediate backup • Restore backed up files After the initial backup, the OneTouch software backs up changed files in the toolbar.
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... System requirements for the OneTouch 4? What are common, frequently asked questions about the OneTouch 4. It can use SafetyDrill to back up your data (documents, pictures, music, videos, etc.). No. The Backup feature cannot back up to two (2) minutes to the Seagate Knowledge Base at support.seagate.com. 1. What do I back up their Maxtor OneTouch IV 89
... System requirements for the OneTouch 4? What are common, frequently asked questions about the OneTouch 4. It can use SafetyDrill to back up your data (documents, pictures, music, videos, etc.). No. The Backup feature cannot back up to two (2) minutes to the Seagate Knowledge Base at support.seagate.com. 1. What do I back up their Maxtor OneTouch IV 89
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...-rich utilities such as an add-on it cannot write files to my OneTouch 4? How do not play well together. This will erase all data stored within the encrypted folder. Seagate strongly recommends that you create passwords that are designed to recover a lost ... my computer? Windows cannot see a Windows-formatted drive, it . • If you lose a Maxtor Encryption password, you must install the Maxtor Manager software included on your OneTouch 4 using the Maxtor Manager's Backup and Sync features? Transfer files and folders to either Windows or Apple Help files or ...
...-rich utilities such as an add-on it cannot write files to my OneTouch 4? How do not play well together. This will erase all data stored within the encrypted folder. Seagate strongly recommends that you create passwords that are designed to recover a lost ... my computer? Windows cannot see a Windows-formatted drive, it . • If you lose a Maxtor Encryption password, you must install the Maxtor Manager software included on your OneTouch 4 using the Maxtor Manager's Backup and Sync features? Transfer files and folders to either Windows or Apple Help files or ...
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... lost if you copy all available downloads for all installation files to your OneTouch 4. The OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities are lost or corrupted, you can also disconnect the OneTouch 4 when your computer. Seagate recommends that you delete them or reformat the drive. On the website,... the OneTouch 4 from the list of devices and click Stop in data corruption or loss. 10. You can download new copies from your computer is shut down. Maxtor OneTouch IV 91 These files will be permanently lost or corrupted? What do I do if my OneTouch 4 software is ...
... lost if you copy all available downloads for all installation files to your OneTouch 4. The OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities are lost or corrupted, you can also disconnect the OneTouch 4 when your computer. Seagate recommends that you delete them or reformat the drive. On the website,... the OneTouch 4 from the list of devices and click Stop in data corruption or loss. 10. You can download new copies from your computer is shut down. Maxtor OneTouch IV 91 These files will be permanently lost or corrupted? What do I do if my OneTouch 4 software is ...
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...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 Sync 52 Creating a Custom Backup Plan 32... 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 IV ...
...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 Sync 52 Creating a Custom Backup Plan 32... 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 IV ...
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...DrivePass 58 Using Folder Encryption 72 Managing Your Drives 14 Customizing the OneTouch Button 14 Running Diagnostics 17 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users) 18 P Preparing the Software Manually 4 R Removing DrivePass 64 Removing Files from Sync 53 ...Restoring 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...
...DrivePass 58 Using Folder Encryption 72 Managing Your Drives 14 Customizing the OneTouch Button 14 Running Diagnostics 17 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users) 18 P Preparing the Software Manually 4 R Removing DrivePass 64 Removing Files from Sync 53 ...Restoring 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...
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Updating Your Software 25 Using Automatic Overwrite 57 Using Automatic Sync 54 Turning Off Automatic Sync 54 Using Custom Sync 49 Using DrivePass 58 Changing Your DrivePass Password 66 Enabling DrivePass 58 If You Forget Your Password... 67 Removing DrivePass 64 Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 60 Using ... Encrypted Folder 81 Encrypting Files and Folders 75 Managing an Encrypted Folder 78 Using Pre-configured Sync 48 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users) 18 Using Simple Backup 28 Using the Formatting Tool 1 Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window 55 Using Automatic Overwrite 57 Maxtor OneTouch IV iii
Updating Your Software 25 Using Automatic Overwrite 57 Using Automatic Sync 54 Turning Off Automatic Sync 54 Using Custom Sync 49 Using DrivePass 58 Changing Your DrivePass Password 66 Enabling DrivePass 58 If You Forget Your Password... 67 Removing DrivePass 64 Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 60 Using ... Encrypted Folder 81 Encrypting Files and Folders 75 Managing an Encrypted Folder 78 Using Pre-configured Sync 48 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users) 18 Using Simple Backup 28 Using the Formatting Tool 1 Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window 55 Using Automatic Overwrite 57 Maxtor OneTouch IV iii
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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 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users 21 Updating Your Software 26 Backing Up & Restoring Folders 30 Creating a Backup Plan 30 Using Simple Backup... 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 IV i
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 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users 21 Updating Your Software 26 Backing Up & Restoring Folders 30 Creating a Backup Plan 30 Using Simple Backup... 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 IV i
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...-used program • Power management features to conserve energy when your Maxtor OneTouch 4 isn't being used Installing the Software To install the Maxtor Manager software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to password-protect both the OneTouch 4 Plus and the OneTouch 4 Mini drives. The Main Menu window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 The Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive offers these features: • Backup & Restore to protect your...
...-used program • Power management features to conserve energy when your Maxtor OneTouch 4 isn't being used Installing the Software To install the Maxtor Manager software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to password-protect both the OneTouch 4 Plus and the OneTouch 4 Mini drives. The Main Menu window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 The Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive offers these features: • Backup & Restore to protect your...