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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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.... 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 configured for a Windows operating system, the software must be prepared for the OneTouch 4 Mini drive...
.... 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 configured for a Windows operating system, the software must be prepared for the OneTouch 4 Mini drive...
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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 remainder of what the Formatting tool does, click Format to format your OneTouch 4 drive for a Macintosh. Step 3: Double-click the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mac OneTouch 4 Mini) icon. 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.
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 remainder of what the Formatting tool does, click Format to format your OneTouch 4 drive for a Macintosh. Step 3: Double-click the Mac OneTouch 4 Plus (or Mac OneTouch 4 Mini) icon. 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.
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... Mini.dmg. The New Volume Finder window opens: Figure 5: New Volume Step 3: Drag the Maxtor Manager xxx.dmg file to your Macintosh. 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...
... Mini.dmg. The New Volume Finder window opens: Figure 5: New Volume Step 3: Drag the Maxtor Manager xxx.dmg file to your Macintosh. 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...
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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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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. 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.
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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. The Installation Type window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 10 Figure 16: License Agreement sheet Step 4: Click Agree in the sheet to continue the installation.
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. The Installation Type window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 10 Figure 16: License Agreement sheet Step 4: Click Agree in the sheet to continue the installation.
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...Maxtor Manager software to access your drive features and manage drive utilities. It displays all Maxtor devices connected to your computer: Figure 1: My Drives The toolbar across the top of your choice when you to detect your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. Customizing the OneTouch Button You can set the OneTouch... button to manage your device. You can customize your OneTouch drive automatically performs the action of the window allows you click the OneTouch button. If your...
...Maxtor Manager software to access your drive features and manage drive utilities. It displays all Maxtor devices connected to your computer: Figure 1: My Drives The toolbar across the top of your choice when you to detect your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. Customizing the OneTouch Button You can set the OneTouch... button to manage your device. You can customize your OneTouch drive automatically performs the action of the window allows you click the OneTouch button. If your...
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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. 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
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... If you're connecting through the Maxtor Manager. 3. What are common, frequently asked questions about the OneTouch 4. It can use SafetyDrill to another computer? Can I do if my computer doesn't recognize my OneTouch 4? Windows OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini users can take your computer does not...; Mac OSX 10.4.9 and newer No other Operating Systems may recognize the OneTouch 4 as an external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will not work. 2. If so, the other computer and unlock the drive or return the OneTouch 4 to the Seagate Knowledge Base at support...
... If you're connecting through the Maxtor Manager. 3. What are common, frequently asked questions about the OneTouch 4. It can use SafetyDrill to another computer? Can I do if my computer doesn't recognize my OneTouch 4? Windows OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini users can take your computer does not...; Mac OSX 10.4.9 and newer No other Operating Systems may recognize the OneTouch 4 as an external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will not work. 2. If so, the other computer and unlock the drive or return the OneTouch 4 to the Seagate Knowledge Base at support...
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...The OneTouch 4 can be backed up or synchronized using standard Windows/Macintosh Copy and Paste or Drag and Drop methods. Windows and Macintosh File System formats do I use the feature-rich utilities such as an add-on, external storage device for storing data. Seagate strongly...a DrivePass password, you must install the Maxtor Manager software included on your OneTouch 4 drive. 7. This will erase all data stored within the encrypted folder. Refer to my OneTouch 4? The Backup and Sync features cannot back up or sync a single user's Windows XP or Mac OS X Documents folder...
...The OneTouch 4 can be backed up or synchronized using standard Windows/Macintosh Copy and Paste or Drag and Drop methods. Windows and Macintosh File System formats do I use the feature-rich utilities such as an add-on, external storage device for storing data. Seagate strongly...a DrivePass password, you must install the Maxtor Manager software included on your OneTouch 4 drive. 7. This will erase all data stored within the encrypted folder. Refer to my OneTouch 4? The Backup and Sync features cannot back up or sync a single user's Windows XP or Mac OS X Documents folder...
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... OneTouch 4 software is being transferred between the computer and the drive. If the OneTouch 4 installation and utilities files are pre-loaded on your Operating System platform: Windows: 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the System Tray. 2 Select the OneTouch 4 from the list of devices and click Stop in data corruption or loss. 10. Maxtor OneTouch...
... OneTouch 4 software is being transferred between the computer and the drive. If the OneTouch 4 installation and utilities files are pre-loaded on your Operating System platform: Windows: 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the System Tray. 2 Select the OneTouch 4 from the list of devices and click Stop in data corruption or loss. 10. Maxtor 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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... Menu window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 The images reflect the Windows XP environment, but all information is relevant for the OneTouch 4 Mini drive as well. The images in case your computer crashes • A customized OneTouch button to quickly open a frequently-used program • Power management features to conserve energy when your Maxtor OneTouch 4 isn't being used Installing the Software To...
... Menu window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1 The images reflect the Windows XP environment, but all information is relevant for the OneTouch 4 Mini drive as well. The images in case your computer crashes • A customized OneTouch button to quickly open a frequently-used program • Power management features to conserve energy when your Maxtor OneTouch 4 isn't being used Installing the Software To...
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...in the My Drives window. If your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. Note: External drives are automatically detected and listed in the Command panel. Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 In the My Drives window, Step 1: Select a device. It can take a few seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to access your ...device. Managing Your Drives The My Drives window provides a central point from which to ...
...in the My Drives window. If your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. Note: External drives are automatically detected and listed in the Command panel. Maxtor OneTouch IV 9 In the My Drives window, Step 1: Select a device. It can take a few seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to access your ...device. Managing Your Drives The My Drives window provides a central point from which to ...
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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 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. To check for your software. 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. 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. To check for your software. When the reformat is complete, your OneTouch III User Guide. Figure 20: Reformat in Progress Step 6: Click Reformat.
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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 3: To turn off Software Update, unselect 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. Step 4: To check for updates now, click Check Now. Figure 22: Software Update Software Update is available for updates automatically.
Step 3: To turn off Software Update, unselect 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. Step 4: To check for updates now, click Check Now. Figure 22: Software Update Software Update is available for updates automatically.