Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 User Guide for Windows & Mac
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- Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 1
MAXTOR ONETOUCH™ III MINI EDITION User's Guide - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 2
MAXTOR ONETOUCH III MINI EDITION USER'S GUIDE Contents Windows Installation Introduction 1 About this Guide 1 Components 1 Included in Package 2 System Requirements 2 Handling Precautions 2 Maxtor Product Support 2 Installing the OneTouch III Mini Edition 3 Step 1 - Connect the Drive 3 - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 3
or unauthorized use. This user's guide will help you setup your drive and includes helpful tips for performing backups and getting the most out of your new OneTouch III Mini Edition. The OneTouch III Mini Edition features: - USB bus-powered storage solution - Maxtor OneTouch™ button - the simple way - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 4
including the latest software drivers, product specifications, a complete troubleshooting section, and the Maxtor Knowledge Base. Maxtor USA Support Visit www.maxtorkb.com for the following information: - Search the Hard Drive Knowledge Base We store all resolved problems and FAQ's in our knowledge - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 5
unused black connector on the 'Y' cable to another USB port on your computer (or a powered USB hub). If both ports fail to supply enough power to the drive, an optional power supply should be purchased from Maxtor at www.maxstore.com FIGURE 3 CONNECTING THE ONETOUCH III MINI EDITION Small Connector - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 6
to it by the operating system. The assigned letter will vary depending upon the number of other drives connected to your computer. 1. Press the OneTouch button. The Maxtor OneTouch Manager launches into the Backup: Settings Step 1 of 2. 5. From the welcome screen, click Next. 6. Review the License - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 7
number entries will be populated with your OneTouch III Mini Edition's drive information. Other Options What's New - Click this and you'll travel to Maxtor's website where you can find out all about the OneTouch III Mini Edition's new features. Maxtor Support - whoever thought that they could be - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 8
Sync program. To do this: 1. Click the Settings button. This will open the Settings for My Maxtor OneTouch menu. 2. Click the Customize OneTouch button. Note that the Maxtor OneTouch button is set by default to launch a backup. 3. To associate the button so that it launches an application, click - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 9
for My Maxtor OneTouch menu. 2. Click the Adjust Security Setting button. 6. You'll be notified that a password has been set on the OneTouch III Mini Edition. Click OK. 7. From now on, every time you restart your PC and the OneTouch III Mini Edition is attached, or when you turn off your drive and - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 10
5 times. If you are not able to recover your password, the only other way to unlock the drive is to erase all of its contents. 1. Click the Settings button. This will open the Settings for My Maxtor OneTouch menu. 2. Click the Adjust Security Setting button. 3. You will see the following. PAGE 8 - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 11
Maxtor OneTouch. Backup While setting up the OneTouch III Mini Edition, you learned how to configure a backup using the Maxtor Backup drive is erased. Click OK. 6. Remove then reconnect the USB connector on your OneTouch III Mini Edition. Upon doing so, you will be prompted to Format the drive. - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 12
NOTE: If Automatic Backups is turned Off, you will be able to launch backups manually: By pressing the OneTouch button - provided it is customized to the OneTouch button, or By launching the Maxtor OneTouch Manager ➔ Backup ➔ Back Up Now. To Re-enable (Turn On) Scheduled Backups To Edit - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 13
in the upper, right corner of the Sync screen. Automatic Sync is now Off. NOTE: If Automatic Sync is turned Off, you can launch Sync manually: By pressing the OneTouch button - if Sync is customized to the OneTouch button, or By launching the Maxtor OneTouch Manager ➔ Sync ➔ Sync Now. PAGE 11 - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 14
older files with their newer versions. To Manually Sync Folders There are two ways to do this: Using the Sync screen 1. Click the Sync button, then click Sync Now. or 2. Press the OneTouch button. Rollback NOTE: The Rollback feature is only supported by Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 15
MAXTOR ONETOUCH III MINI EDITION WINDOWS INSTALLATION Rolling Back Your System You may select a date in the past and a restore point to restore. 1. From the OneTouch : If Automatic Restore Points is shut off, you will have to manually create restore points. There is no other method to create them. - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 16
MAXTOR ONETOUCH III MINI EDITION WINDOWS INSTALLATION NOTE: You can only encrypt one file indicate that your file is decrypted (or unlocked). 4. You can now open your file. OneTouch Status Icons The OneTouch Status Icon(s) are located in the Windows System Tray - located near the clock on your - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 17
, save the text file to your system. It may be handy if future troubleshooting is required. Backup Settings When selected, this will open the OneTouch Manager's Backup feature to the Back Up Files to My Maxtor OneTouch menu. Click Backup Settings. From this window, you can: - Edit Backup Settings - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 18
interface allow you to hot swap your Maxtor OneTouch III Mini Edition; that is, connect and disconnect the drive while the computer and your drive are turned on. To Connect the OneTouch III Mini Edition to Your Computer Plug the USB cable into your Maxtor OneTouch III Mini Edition and your computer - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 19
or unauthorized use. This user's guide will help you setup your drive and includes helpful tips for performing backups and getting the most out of your new OneTouch III Mini Edition. The OneTouch III Mini Edition features: - USB bus-powered storage solution - Maxtor OneTouch™ button - the simple way - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 20
including the latest software drivers, product specifications, a complete troubleshooting section, and the Maxtor Knowledge Base. Maxtor USA Support Visit www.maxtorkb.com for the following information: - Search the Hard Drive Knowledge Base We store all resolved problems and FAQ's in our knowledge - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 21
black connector on the 'Y' cable to another USB port on your computer (or a powered USB hub). If both ports fail to supply enough power to the drive, an optional power supply should be purchased from Maxtor at www.maxstore.com FIGURE 3 CONNECTING THE ONETOUCH III MINI EDITION Step 2 - Install - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 22
III Mini Edition is shipped with a Windows file structure. The drive must be formatted and partitioned for the appropriate Macintosh file system. 1. Open Finder ➔ Applications ➔ Utilities ➔ Disk Utility. 2. Select the Maxtor OneTouch III from the available volumes window on the left side of screen - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 23
MAXTOR ONETOUCH III MINI EDITION MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Setup Your OneTouch Drive 1. Press the OneTouch button. You will see the following: 3. Select folders that you wish to back up (e.g., Music). You may select multiple folders in a list by holding down - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 24
MAXTOR ONETOUCH III MINI EDITION MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Backup Scheduling Enable Scheduled Backups. This so that backup can take place. If you do not select this option, you will need to manually wake up your Macintosh before backup can start. Start my Macintosh if it is not running Select this - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 25
for your drive - Enable password security to restrict access to your OneTouch III Mini Edition - Run diagnostic tests to troubleshoot potential hardware problems with your OneTouch III Mini Edition Opening the OneTouch Manager Utility Go to Finder - Applications and open the Maxtor OneTouch Manager - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 26
computer. 1. Launch the OneTouch Manager. 2. Click the Restore button. The following options are available: Restore Recent Files and Folders You can restore the most recent version of backed-up files and folders. Select a File or Folder 1. Click the arrow next to the hard drive where the current - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 27
MAXTOR ONETOUCH III MINI EDITION MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Select a Restore Location Original Temporary but the most current historical version of each backed-up file, creating extra space on your OneTouch III Mini Edition. 1. Click the Delete History button. Upon doing this, all Historical File - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 28
. 3. Click Set Action. 4. Close the OneTouch Manager. 5. Press the OneTouch button and your selected application will open. To return to default settings: 1. Click the Backup button. 2. Close the OneTouch Manager. 3. Press the OneTouch button and your Maxtor OneTouch script will launch. PAGE 26 - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 29
MAXTOR ONETOUCH III MINI EDITION MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Security You can set a password for your OneTouch III Mini Edition. Every time your drive is on and connected to your computer, including when you start or restart your computer, or when you turn off your drive and turn it back on, you will - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 30
. You will return to the original security screen. Close the Maxtor OneTouch Manager. The default setting for the Security setting is disabled. NOTE: See Set Password if you ever wish to re-enable password security in the future. Erase Drive If all attempts to recover your password fail and you need - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 31
MAXTOR ONETOUCH III MINI EDITION MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Sync The Sync feature will allow you to synchronize folders between your internal disk and your OneTouch III Mini Edition. After this feature is enabled, you can connect the OneTouch III Mini Edition to another Macintosh computer running the - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 32
MAXTOR ONETOUCH III MINI EDITION MACINTOSH INSTALLATION To verify the contents of your : click OK to synchronize this data. To Manually Sync Folders There are three (3) ways to manually sync folders: Using the OneTouch Manager Screen Launch the OneTouch Manager and click Sync Now. Using the Sync - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 33
MAXTOR ONETOUCH III MINI EDITION MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Connecting and Disconnecting the OneTouch III Mini Edition The USB interface allow you to hot swap your OneTouch III Mini Edition; that is, connect and disconnect the drive while the computer and your drive are turned on. To Connect the - Seagate Maxtor OneTouch III USB 2.0 | User Guide for Windows & Mac - Page 34
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