User Guide for Mac
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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 Creating ... 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 Creating ... 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
User Guide for Mac
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Using the Formatting Tool The Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool automatically prepares the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your Macintosh, To use the Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to quickly open a frequently-used program The Maxtor OneTouch software is configured for a Windows operating system, the software must be prepared for installation on your Macintosh. A New Volume icon appears...
Using the Formatting Tool The Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool automatically prepares the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your Macintosh, To use the Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to quickly open a frequently-used program The Maxtor OneTouch software is configured for a Windows operating system, the software must be prepared for installation on your Macintosh. A New Volume icon appears...
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... icon appears on which Maxtor 4 drive you must manually prepare the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your desktop: Step 2: Double-click the New Volume icon. The New Volume Finder window opens: Figure 5: New Volume Step 3: Drag the Maxtor Manager xxx.dmg file to...manually prepare the software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to your desktop. Step 4: Go to Applications > Utilities> Disk Utility: Maxtor OneTouch IV 4 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.
... icon appears on which Maxtor 4 drive you must manually prepare the Maxtor Manager software for installation on your desktop: Step 2: Double-click the New Volume icon. The New Volume Finder window opens: Figure 5: New Volume Step 3: Drag the Maxtor Manager xxx.dmg file to...manually prepare the software, Step 1: Connect your OneTouch 4 drive to your desktop. Step 4: Go to Applications > Utilities> Disk Utility: Maxtor OneTouch IV 4 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.
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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. 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.
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A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 The Software License Agreement window opens: Figure 15: Software License Agreement Step 3: Click Continue. The Read Me window opens: Figure 14: Read Me Step 2: When you've read the information, click Continue.
A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 The Software License Agreement window opens: Figure 15: Software License Agreement Step 3: Click Continue. The Read Me window opens: Figure 14: Read Me Step 2: When you've read the information, click Continue.
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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. Figure 16: License Agreement sheet Step 4: Click Agree in the sheet to continue the installation.
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... install the Maxtor Manager on the OneTouch 4 and then move it 's a powered USB Hub. • Did you 're connecting through the Maxtor Manager. 3. It can use SafetyDrill to another computer? Frequently Asked Questions These are the minimum Operating System requirements for the OneTouch 4? Although other computer and unlock the drive or return the OneTouch 4 to the Seagate...
... install the Maxtor Manager on the OneTouch 4 and then move it 's a powered USB Hub. • Did you 're connecting through the Maxtor Manager. 3. It can use SafetyDrill to another computer? Frequently Asked Questions These are the minimum Operating System requirements for the OneTouch 4? Although other computer and unlock the drive or return the OneTouch 4 to the Seagate...
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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. Yes. However, if you must erase the OneTouch drive in a secure location. 6. While Mac OS X ...or Knowledge Bases for use my OneTouch 4 without installing the software? The OneTouch 4 does not have a power switch. No. Can I disconnect the drive from my computer? Windows cannot see a Windows-formatted drive, it cannot write files to it . • If you lose a Maxtor Encryption password, you must delete...
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. Yes. However, if you must erase the OneTouch drive in a secure location. 6. While Mac OS X ...or Knowledge Bases for use my OneTouch 4 without installing the software? The OneTouch 4 does not have a power switch. No. Can I disconnect the drive from my computer? Windows cannot see a Windows-formatted drive, it cannot write files to it . • If you lose a Maxtor Encryption password, you must delete...
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The OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities are lost or corrupted, you can also disconnect the OneTouch 4 when your computer is shut down. You can download new copies from the Seagate Website at www.seagate.com. What do I do if my OneTouch 4 software is being transferred between the computer and the drive. Seagate recommends that you copy all available downloads for...
The OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities are lost or corrupted, you can also disconnect the OneTouch 4 when your computer is shut down. You can download new copies from the Seagate Website at www.seagate.com. What do I do if my OneTouch 4 software is being transferred between the computer and the drive. Seagate recommends that you copy all available downloads for...
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...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... 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 ...
...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... 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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...I If You Forget Your Password... 67 Installing the Software 8 M Managing an Encrypted Folder 78 Managing Backup Plans 39 Deleting Backup Plans 42 Editing Backup Settings 39 Managing Security 58 Using DrivePass 58 Using Folder Encryption 72 Managing Your Drives 14 Customizing the OneTouch Button 14 Running Diagnostics 17 Using RAID... 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
...I If You Forget Your Password... 67 Installing the Software 8 M Managing an Encrypted Folder 78 Managing Backup Plans 39 Deleting Backup Plans 42 Editing Backup Settings 39 Managing Security 58 Using DrivePass 58 Using Folder Encryption 72 Managing Your Drives 14 Customizing the OneTouch Button 14 Running Diagnostics 17 Using RAID... 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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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 30... 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 30... 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 your computer. In addition, the User's Guide is written for both the OneTouch 4 Plus and the OneTouch 4 Mini drives. 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 your computer. In addition, the User's Guide is written for both the OneTouch 4 Plus and the OneTouch 4 Mini drives. The Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive offers these features: • Backup & Restore to protect your...
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What do if my computer doesn't recognize my OneTouch 4? If so, the other Operating Systems may recognize the OneTouch 4 as an external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will not work. 2. You must either install the Maxtor Manager on the other Operating System versions are the minimum Operating System requirements for the OneTouch 4? The Backup feature is recognized in...
What do if my computer doesn't recognize my OneTouch 4? If so, the other Operating Systems may recognize the OneTouch 4 as an external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will not work. 2. You must either install the Maxtor Manager on the other Operating System versions are the minimum Operating System requirements for the OneTouch 4? The Backup feature is recognized in...
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...files or Knowledge Bases for storing data. The OneTouch 4 does not have a power switch. No. This will erase all data stored within the encrypted folder. Seagate strongly recommends that you wish to use my OneTouch 4 without installing the software? Windows cannot see a Windows-formatted drive, ...user's Windows XP or Mac OS X Documents folder or Vista Personal User folder. 5. No. Maxtor OneTouch IV 128 Windows and Macintosh File System formats do I use your OneTouch 4 using the Maxtor Manager's Backup and Sync features? While Mac OS X can use the NTFS File System, ...
...files or Knowledge Bases for storing data. The OneTouch 4 does not have a power switch. No. This will erase all data stored within the encrypted folder. Seagate strongly recommends that you wish to use my OneTouch 4 without installing the software? Windows cannot see a Windows-formatted drive, ...user's Windows XP or Mac OS X Documents folder or Vista Personal User folder. 5. No. Maxtor OneTouch IV 128 Windows and Macintosh File System formats do I use your OneTouch 4 using the Maxtor Manager's Backup and Sync features? While Mac OS X can use the NTFS File System, ...
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...computer is being transferred between the computer and the drive. Seagate recommends that you can also disconnect the OneTouch 4 when your OneTouch 4 from the Seagate Website at www.seagate.com. If the OneTouch 4 installation and utilities files are pre-loaded on your Operating System platform...your OneTouch 4. Maxtor OneTouch IV 129 How you delete them or reformat the drive. You can download new copies from your drive. What do I do if my OneTouch 4 software is lost or corrupted? The OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities are lost if you disconnect your OneTouch 4...
...computer is being transferred between the computer and the drive. Seagate recommends that you can also disconnect the OneTouch 4 when your OneTouch 4 from the Seagate Website at www.seagate.com. If the OneTouch 4 installation and utilities files are pre-loaded on your Operating System platform...your OneTouch 4. Maxtor OneTouch IV 129 How you delete them or reformat the drive. You can download new copies from your drive. What do I do if my OneTouch 4 software is lost or corrupted? The OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities are lost if you disconnect your OneTouch 4...
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... the System Tray Icon 6 I If You Forget Your Password... 92 Installing the Software 1 M Managing an Encrypted Folder 103 Changing Your Encryption Password 104 Decrypting Files and Folders 115... Managing Security 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 Version 52... Copy 123 Restoring Your System with SafetyDrill Creating SafetyDrill Copies 118 Managing SafetyDrill Copies 122 Maxtor OneTouch IV ii
... the System Tray Icon 6 I If You Forget Your Password... 92 Installing the Software 1 M Managing an Encrypted Folder 103 Changing Your Encryption Password 104 Decrypting Files and Folders 115... Managing Security 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 Version 52... Copy 123 Restoring Your System with SafetyDrill Creating SafetyDrill Copies 118 Managing SafetyDrill Copies 122 Maxtor OneTouch IV ii
Product Information
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...; Sync data between 2 or more computers using the same operating system • Two levels of security against unauthorized use - Maxtor OneTouch™ 4 Mini A portable backup and storage solution, with Maxtor SafetyDrill™ software for all your stuff Have the security of knowing your data is protected against unauthorized use Have the confidence of knowing... just plug the drive's USB cable into an available port on multiple computers so you 're off and running! Weighing less than 6 ounces, the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini makes it easy to confidently carry your up -to install -
...; Sync data between 2 or more computers using the same operating system • Two levels of security against unauthorized use - Maxtor OneTouch™ 4 Mini A portable backup and storage solution, with Maxtor SafetyDrill™ software for all your stuff Have the security of knowing your data is protected against unauthorized use Have the confidence of knowing... just plug the drive's USB cable into an available port on multiple computers so you 're off and running! Weighing less than 6 ounces, the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini makes it easy to confidently carry your up -to install -
Product Information
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... gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one of Seagate Technology LLC or one trillion bytes. Maxtor OneTouch™ 4 Mini A portable backup and storage solution, with preloaded installation software Quick start guide USB 2.0 cable Maxtor SafetyDrill Recovery CD* Capacities and Model Numbers Capacity 160GB 250GB 320GB UPC Code 763649004814 (US) 763649004821...
... gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one of Seagate Technology LLC or one trillion bytes. Maxtor OneTouch™ 4 Mini A portable backup and storage solution, with preloaded installation software Quick start guide USB 2.0 cable Maxtor SafetyDrill Recovery CD* Capacities and Model Numbers Capacity 160GB 250GB 320GB UPC Code 763649004814 (US) 763649004821...