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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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... your desktop. The New Volume Finder window opens: Figure 5: New Volume Step 3: Drag the Maxtor Manager xxx.dmg file to your Macintosh. 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.
... your desktop. The New Volume Finder window opens: Figure 5: New Volume Step 3: Drag the Maxtor Manager xxx.dmg file to your Macintosh. 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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Maxtor OneTouch IV 25 However, you can manually check to see if an update is available or you each month of your software is reflected in the name of whether your OneTouch III: • OneTouch IIIs: Striped (RAID 0) • OneTouch IIIm: Mirrored (RAID 1) Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you can check manually for updates...
Maxtor OneTouch IV 25 However, you can manually check to see if an update is available or you each month of your software is reflected in the name of whether your OneTouch III: • OneTouch IIIs: Striped (RAID 0) • OneTouch IIIm: Mirrored (RAID 1) Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you can check manually for updates...
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The Backup Plans view is removed from the Backup Plans list. Step 3: Click the minus sign (-). Figure 20: Backup Plans Step 2: Select the Backup Plan to be deleted in the toolbar. 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. Step 3: Click the minus sign (-). Figure 20: Backup Plans Step 2: Select the Backup Plan to be deleted in the toolbar. 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
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...Maxtor OneTouch IV 48 The Sync view is designed to synchronize user data. You have these Sync options: Pre-configured Sync: Sync Documents, Music, Pictures, and Movies Always overwrite older file versions Sync automatically Custom Sync: 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 ...
...Maxtor OneTouch IV 48 The Sync view is designed to synchronize user data. You have these Sync options: Pre-configured Sync: Sync Documents, Music, Pictures, and Movies Always overwrite older file versions Sync automatically Custom Sync: 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 ...
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... files unchecked if you wish to include in the Sync. OR - Maxtor OneTouch IV 52 To complete the Sync, Step 1: Safely remove the OneTouch drive from the computer on your computer. You can connect the OneTouch drive to as many computers as you want to sync the selected folders... from your OneTouch drive each time a file changes. - Step 7: Check Always overwrite older files to automatically save the most recent versions of a file in synchronized folders. - The Sync window opens: Figure 5: Enable Sync Step 3: Click Yes to sync manually using the Sync Now button. OR - Leave ...
... files unchecked if you wish to include in the Sync. OR - Maxtor OneTouch IV 52 To complete the Sync, Step 1: Safely remove the OneTouch drive from the computer on your computer. You can connect the OneTouch drive to as many computers as you want to sync the selected folders... from your OneTouch drive each time a file changes. - Step 7: Check Always overwrite older files to automatically save the most recent versions of a file in synchronized folders. - The Sync window opens: Figure 5: Enable Sync Step 3: Click Yes to sync manually using the Sync Now button. OR - Leave ...
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Maxtor OneTouch IV 55 Step 3: To sync manually when Automatic Sync is off, • Click Sync Now in the lower right corner of a synchronized file to save. Synchronizing Manually To sync selected folders immediately, • Click Sync Now. Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window Use the Maxtor Synchronization window to manage your synchronized files: • Decide whether to...
Maxtor OneTouch IV 55 Step 3: To sync manually when Automatic Sync is off, • Click Sync Now in the lower right corner of a synchronized file to save. Synchronizing Manually To sync selected folders immediately, • Click Sync Now. Using the Maxtor Synchronization Window Use the Maxtor Synchronization window to manage your synchronized files: • Decide whether to...
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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
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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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Figure 20: Reformat in Progress Step 6: Click Reformat. For further information about using RAID, refer to see if an update is ready for use. When the reformat is complete, your drive is available or you can manually check to your software. However, you when an update is available for software updates, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 To check for your OneTouch III User Guide. Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you can turn off the Software Update feature.
Figure 20: Reformat in Progress Step 6: Click Reformat. For further information about using RAID, refer to see if an update is ready for use. When the reformat is complete, your drive is available or you can manually check to your software. However, you when an update is available for software updates, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 To check for your OneTouch III User Guide. Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you can turn off the Software Update feature.
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To launch a backup manually, • Press the OneTouch button if you've customized it to back up files manually whenever 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 47 Figure 18: Automatic Backup Off Backing Up Manually You can back up files. -
To launch a backup manually, • Press the OneTouch button if you've customized it to back up files manually whenever 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 47 Figure 18: Automatic Backup Off Backing Up Manually You can back up files. -
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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 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.
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... file versions always overwrite older versions. The Sync window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 55 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 ... file versions Custom Sync: Select one or more computers. Using Simple Sync Simple Sync is designed to synchronize files in your OneTouch drive and then connect the drive to another computer to complete the sync. Synchronizing Folders Sync is pre-configured to automatically sync...
... file versions always overwrite older versions. The Sync window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 55 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 ... file versions Custom Sync: Select one or more computers. Using Simple Sync Simple Sync is designed to synchronize files in your OneTouch drive and then connect the drive to another computer to complete the sync. Synchronizing Folders Sync is pre-configured to automatically sync...
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... information. The Sync Options window opens: Step 7: Select your current Sync settings and create new settings. The Sync window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 61 Sync manually using the Sync Now button in the Sync window • Copy & Replace Rules - Note: You can select Sync Encryption.... Automatically encrypt synchronized files on the Maxtor drive You must set your initial setup of files to encrypt synchronized files, you must delete your ...
... information. The Sync Options window opens: Step 7: Select your current Sync settings and create new settings. The Sync window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 61 Sync manually using the Sync Now button in the Sync window • Copy & Replace Rules - Note: You can select Sync Encryption.... Automatically encrypt synchronized files on the Maxtor drive You must set your initial setup of files to encrypt synchronized files, you must delete your ...
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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 on ALL connected drives: The Sync Preview window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 74 OR - • Select Sync Now from the System Tray menu to sync files. - Figure 21: AutoSync Step 2: In the Sync window, click the Automatic Sync Off button.
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 on ALL connected drives: The Sync Preview window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 74 OR - • Select Sync Now from the System Tray menu to sync files. - Figure 21: AutoSync Step 2: In the Sync window, click the Automatic Sync Off button.
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... boot drive system. Step 2: Make sure your BIOS Boot Priority is set to Boot from CD. (Refer to your system manual for detailed instructions.) Step 3: Connect and turn on your OneTouch 4 drive BEFORE you can use your SafetyDrill System Boot CD to reboot. Figure 7: Manage SafetyDrill Copies Step 3: Select Never... to or larger than the original drive from which you don't want overwritten. If your new drive is equal to the SafetyDrill window. Maxtor OneTouch IV 123 Restoring Your System from a SafetyDrill Copy If your system crashes, use the SafetyDrill copies stored on your...
... boot drive system. Step 2: Make sure your BIOS Boot Priority is set to Boot from CD. (Refer to your system manual for detailed instructions.) Step 3: Connect and turn on your OneTouch 4 drive BEFORE you can use your SafetyDrill System Boot CD to reboot. Figure 7: Manage SafetyDrill Copies Step 3: Select Never... to or larger than the original drive from which you don't want overwritten. If your new drive is equal to the SafetyDrill window. Maxtor OneTouch IV 123 Restoring Your System from a SafetyDrill Copy If your system crashes, use the SafetyDrill copies stored on your...
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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