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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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...; Security settings to password-protect both the OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini drives. Getting Started This User's Guide is loaded on your OneTouch drive. Using the Formatting Tool The Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool automatically prepares the Maxtor Manager software for the OneTouch 4 Mini drive as well. The New Volume Finder window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 The Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive offers these features: • Backup...
...; Security settings to password-protect both the OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini drives. Getting Started This User's Guide is loaded on your OneTouch drive. Using the Formatting Tool The Mac OneTouch 4 Formatting Tool automatically prepares the Maxtor Manager software for the OneTouch 4 Mini drive as well. The New Volume Finder window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 The Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive offers these features: • Backup...
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Here's what the Formatting tool does, click Format to format your OneTouch 4 drive for a Macintosh. 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. Figure 1: New Volume The New Volume Finder window contains the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus Formatting tool. The remainder of what you 've read the description of the software preparation is dismounted and reformatted: Maxtor OneTouch IV 2
Here's what the Formatting tool does, click Format to format your OneTouch 4 drive for a Macintosh. 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. Figure 1: New Volume The New Volume Finder window contains the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus Formatting tool. The remainder of what you 've read the description of the software preparation is dismounted and reformatted: Maxtor OneTouch IV 2
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The New Volume Finder window opens: Figure 5: New Volume Step 3: Drag the Maxtor Manager xxx.dmg file to 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: Step 2: Double-... Go to your desktop. 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 Applications > Utilities> Disk Utility: Maxtor OneTouch IV 4
The New Volume Finder window opens: Figure 5: New Volume Step 3: Drag the Maxtor Manager xxx.dmg file to 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: Step 2: Double-... Go to your desktop. 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 Applications > Utilities> Disk Utility: Maxtor OneTouch IV 4
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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. The OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mini) Finder window opens: Figure 12: OneTouch 4 Plus Step 12: Click the OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mini) icon. Maxtor OneTouch IV 8
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. The OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mini) Finder window opens: Figure 12: OneTouch 4 Plus Step 12: Click the OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mini) icon. Maxtor OneTouch IV 8
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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 Note: The OneTouch 4 software can be installed only on the boot volume. 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. 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 Note: The OneTouch 4 software can be installed only on the boot volume. 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. Figure 16: License Agreement sheet Step 4: Click Agree in the sheet to continue the installation.
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...'s properly connected and turned on the front of your drive, so that your OneTouch drive automatically performs the action of the window allows you click the OneTouch button. You can customize your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. It can take several seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your drive features and manage drive utilities. Customizing the...
...'s properly connected and turned on the front of your drive, so that your OneTouch drive automatically performs the action of the window allows you click the OneTouch button. You can customize your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. It can take several seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your drive features and manage drive utilities. Customizing the...
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Figure 17: Software Update The Software Update window opens: Figure 18: Software Update Software Update is up to date: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 Step 3: To check for updates automatically. A window informs you of whether your software is selected by default. Step 2: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates now, click Check Now.
Figure 17: Software Update The Software Update window opens: Figure 18: Software Update Software Update is up to date: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 Step 3: To check for updates automatically. A window informs you of whether your software is selected by default. Step 2: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates now, click Check Now.
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...computer up to two (2) minutes to back up their Maxtor OneTouch IV 89 The Backup feature is recognized in the System Profiler. • If you're connecting through the Maxtor Manager. 3. What do I back up your data ...OneTouch 4 Mini • Windows Users: Make sure the OneTouch 4 drive is recognized in My Computer in XP (Computer in Vista), Disk Management, or Device Manager. • Macintosh Users: Make sure the OneTouch 4 drive is mounted on the OneTouch 4 and then move it to the Seagate Knowledge Base at support.seagate.com. 1. Windows OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini...
...computer up to two (2) minutes to back up their Maxtor OneTouch IV 89 The Backup feature is recognized in the System Profiler. • If you're connecting through the Maxtor Manager. 3. What do I back up your data ...OneTouch 4 Mini • Windows Users: Make sure the OneTouch 4 drive is recognized in My Computer in XP (Computer in Vista), Disk Management, or Device Manager. • Macintosh Users: Make sure the OneTouch 4 drive is mounted on the OneTouch 4 and then move it to the Seagate Knowledge Base at support.seagate.com. 1. Windows OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini...
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... a drive prepared for use my OneTouch 4 without installing the software? No. Windows cannot see a Windows-formatted drive, it cannot write files to my OneTouch 4? Refer to recover a lost password. • If you lose a DrivePass password, you must erase the OneTouch drive in a secure location. 6. However, if you must install the Maxtor Manager software included on , external storage device...
... a drive prepared for use my OneTouch 4 without installing the software? No. Windows cannot see a Windows-formatted drive, it cannot write files to my OneTouch 4? Refer to recover a lost password. • If you lose a DrivePass password, you must erase the OneTouch drive in a secure location. 6. However, if you must install the Maxtor Manager software included on , external storage device...
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...for your OneTouch 4. Note: Never disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive while data is shut down. Maxtor OneTouch IV 91 How you disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your system depends on your OneTouch 4 from the Seagate Website at www.seagate.com. What do I do if my OneTouch 4 software is lost...OneTouch 4 when your computer. The OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities are lost or corrupted? Macintosh: 1 Click and drag the volume associated with the OneTouch 4 to the Trash to properly disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive may result in both windows. 3 Disconnect your drive. If the OneTouch...
...for your OneTouch 4. Note: Never disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive while data is shut down. Maxtor OneTouch IV 91 How you disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your system depends on your OneTouch 4 from the Seagate Website at www.seagate.com. What do I do if my OneTouch 4 software is lost...OneTouch 4 when your computer. The OneTouch 4 installation software and utilities are lost or corrupted? Macintosh: 1 Click and drag the volume associated with the OneTouch 4 to the Trash to properly disconnect the OneTouch 4 drive may result in both windows. 3 Disconnect your drive. If the OneTouch...
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... 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 Creating an Encrypted ... 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 ...
... 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 Creating an Encrypted ... 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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... 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 (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 ...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
... 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 (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 ...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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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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... users. In addition, the User's Guide is written for both your drive and your computer. The Main Menu window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 The Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive offers these features: • Backup & Restore to protect your data • Sync to synchronize one ... 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 data • Encryption of multiple files and folders in the User's Guide display a OneTouch 4 Plus drive, but all information is relevant for the OneTouch 4 Mini drive ...
... users. In addition, the User's Guide is written for both your drive and your computer. The Main Menu window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 The Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive offers these features: • Backup & Restore to protect your data • Sync to synchronize one ... 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 data • Encryption of multiple files and folders in the User's Guide display a OneTouch 4 Plus drive, but all information is relevant for the OneTouch 4 Mini drive ...
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... seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your device doesn't appear, make sure it's properly connected and turned on. If your device. Managing Your Drives The My Drives window provides a central point from which to manage your drive features and manage drive utilities. In the My Drives window, Step 1: Select a device. Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 It...
... seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your device doesn't appear, make sure it's properly connected and turned on. If your device. Managing Your Drives The My Drives window provides a central point from which to manage your drive features and manage drive utilities. In the My Drives window, Step 1: Select a device. Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 It...
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Figure 20: Reformat in Progress Step 6: Click Reformat. However, you can turn off the Software Update feature. To check for your software. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 For further information about using RAID, refer to see if an update is ready for use. Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you can manually check to your drive is available or you when an update is available for software updates, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings. When the reformat is complete, your OneTouch III User Guide.
Figure 20: Reformat in Progress Step 6: Click Reformat. However, you can turn off the Software Update feature. To check for your software. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26 For further information about using RAID, refer to see if an update is ready for use. Updating Your Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you can manually check to your drive is available or you when an update is available for software updates, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings. When the reformat is complete, your OneTouch III User Guide.
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The Software Update window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 27 Figure 21: Settings Step 2: Click Check for Software Update.
The Software Update window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 27 Figure 21: Settings Step 2: Click Check for Software Update.
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Step 4: To check for your software, a Software Update window allows you to download the update: Figure 23: Software Update Available If your software is up to date, a Software Update window informs you of that: Maxtor OneTouch IV 28 If an update is selected by default. Figure 22: Software Update Software Update is available for updates now, click Check Now. Step 3: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates automatically.
Step 4: To check for your software, a Software Update window allows you to download the update: Figure 23: Software Update Available If your software is up to date, a Software Update window informs you of that: Maxtor OneTouch IV 28 If an update is selected by default. Figure 22: Software Update Software Update is available for updates now, click Check Now. Step 3: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates automatically.