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  • Seagate OneTouch 4 | User Guide for Windows - Page 1
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    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
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    Using the Sync Preview Window 75 Using Automatic Overwrite 76 Managing Security 78 Setting Up DrivePass 78 Enabling DrivePass 78 Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive 81 Removing DrivePass 83 Changing Your DrivePass Password 86 If You Forget Your Password 92 Using Maxtor Encryption 99 Creating an
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    open a frequently-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. The Main Menu window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 1
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    Figure 1: Main Menu Step 2: Click Install Maxtor One Touch. The Welcome window opens: Figure 2: Welcome Step 3: Click Next. The EULA language selection window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 2
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    the language in which you want to read the License Agreement and click Next. The License Agreement window opens in the selected language: Figure 4: License Agreement Step 5: Click Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement. The Choose Destination Location window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 3
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    Step 6: Accept the default destination folder or click Browse to select a different folder. Step 7: Click Next. A Setup Status window keeps you informed as the installation proceeds: Figure 6: Setup Status When the installation is complete, a Register window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 4
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    OneTouch 4 drive now or click Next to conclude the installation. The InstallShield Wizard Complete window opens: Figure 8: InstallShield Wizard Complete Step 9: Decide whether to restart your computer and complete the installation now and click Finish. When your computer has restarted, a Maxtor
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    Manager icon to open the OneTouch application: Figure 9: OneTouch Application You're ready to use your Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive. Using the Maxtor System Tray Icon You can use the Maxtor system tray icon to check the status of your OneTouch drive and to access the drive features. Step 1: To check the
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    popup confirms the drive's status and identifies the drive letter. The color Maxtor Manager menu, click the system tray icon: Figure 12: System Tray Menu Step 3: Select the feature you want to access or select Exit to close the menu (the OneTouch application remains open). Maxtor OneTouch
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    • Status for Multiple Events Restoring the System Tray Icon If you select Exit from the System Tray menu, the Maxtor icon disappears from the System Tray. To restore the Maxtor icon to the System Tray, go to Start > Programs > Maxtor > OneTouch Icon 072407 Figure 13: Restore System Tray Icon
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    an option in the Command panel. Note: External drives are automatically detected and listed in the My Drives window. It can take a few seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your device. If your device doesn't appear, make sure it's properly connected and turned on. Maxtor OneTouch IV 9
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    now • Sync folders now • Open the application of your choice To customize your OneTouch button, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings. The Settings window opens: Figure 2: Settings Step 2: Click Customize OneTouch Button. The Customize OneTouch Button window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 10
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    Figure 3: Customize OneTouch Button Step 3: Select Backup or Sync and click Apply to link that action to the OneTouch button. - OR - Select Open an Application to choose an application to open when you press the OneTouch button. Maxtor OneTouch IV 11
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    Figure 4: Customize OneTouch Button - Choose Application Step 4: Click Browse to select an application. An Open window appears: Figure 5: Open Application Step 5: Select an application and click Open. Maxtor OneTouch IV 12
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    The application you've chosen is displayed in the Customize OneTouch Button window: Figure 6: Customize OneTouch Button - Application Selected Step 6: Click Apply. A confirmation window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 13
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    application by pressing your OneTouch button. Adjusting the Power Setting You can choose how long your drive should remain inactive before it goes into powersaving mode. To adjust the power setting, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 14
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    Figure 8: Settings Step 2: Click Adjust Power Setting. The Adjust Power Setting window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 15
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    9: Adjust Power Setting Step 3: Select an interval from the dropdown menu or click Default to return to the default power setting. Step 4: Click Apply to save the power setting. The Adjust Power Setting window confirms that the power setting for your drive has been changed: Maxtor OneTouch IV 16
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    the My Drives window. Testing Your Drive Test your drive to check the health of your OneTouch drive. The diagnostic utility performs its tests without affecting the data on your drive. To test your drive, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV
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    Figure 11: Settings Step 2: Click Test My Drive. The Test My Drive window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 18
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    Figure 12: Run Drive Diagnostics Step 3: Click Test. A progress bar indicates the progress of the test. When the test is complete, the results are displayed: Maxtor OneTouch IV 19
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    Figure 13: Diagnostics Complete The drive pictured above is functioning normally. If the diagnostic encounters an error during testing, the serial number of the bad device is displayed with instructions to contact Seagate for service and support: Maxtor OneTouch IV 20
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    Figure 14: Diagnostics - Bad Drive Step 4: Click OK. Using RAID (OneTouch III Users) If your OneTouch III drive supports RAID, you can access this feature via the OneTouch 4 My Drives window: Maxtor OneTouch IV 21
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    Figure 15: My Drives To use RAID, Step 1: In the My Drives window, select your OneTouch III drive and click Settings. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 22
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    Figure 16: Settings Step 2: Click RAID Settings. The RAID Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 23
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    Figure 17: RAID Settings Step 3: Select a RAID setting and click Next. A RAID warning window cautions you about loss of data: Maxtor OneTouch IV 24
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    Figure 18: RAID Warning Step 4: Click Continue. A window informs you that RAID Setup is in progress: Figure 19: Reformat Warning Step 5: Click OK. When RAID Setup is complete, a window confirms that you want to reformat your drive: Maxtor OneTouch IV 25
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    you when an update is available for your software. However, you can manually check to see if an update is available or you can turn off the Software Update feature. To check for software updates, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings. The Settings window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 26
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    Figure 21: Settings Step 2: Click Check for Software Update. The Software Update window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 27
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    . Step 4: To check for updates now, click Check Now. If an update is available 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
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    Figure 24: Software Up to Date Maxtor OneTouch IV 29
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    • Restore backed up files After the initial backup, the OneTouch software backs up changed files in backed up folders on a schedule you set or when you click Back Up Now in the Backup window. You can create one Backup Plan for each OneTouch drive connected to your computer. You can select either of
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    1: Backup Step 2: In the Backup window, click Simple Backup. A Simple Backup Confirmation window confirms that you've selected Simple Backup and asks you to name this Backup Plan: Figure 2: Simple Backup Confirmation Step 3: Enter a name for your Backup Plan and click OK. Maxtor OneTouch IV 31
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    The Backup window now offers the options of editing your backup settings and restoring backed up files and describes your Backup Plan specific folders for backup and set up a backup destination and schedule, Step 1: Click Backup in the Command panel. The Backup window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 32
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    Figure 4: Backup Step 2: In the Backup window, click Custom Backup. The Backup Folder Selection window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 33
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    Figure 5: Backup Folder Selection Step 3: Name your Backup Plan, select the folders to be backed up, and click Next. The Backup File Types window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 34
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    Figure 6: File Types: All Types Step 4: Select the types of files you want to back up: • All File Types • Photos, Music, Videos, Documents Back up any or all of these types of files: Maxtor OneTouch IV 35
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    click Add to move it to the Exclude list. Note: File extensions are the last three characters of a file name that define the file type. Maxtor OneTouch IV 36
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    Figure 8: File Types: Custom Step 5: Click Next. The Backup Schedule window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 37
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    Figure 9: Backup Schedule Step 6: Select the days and time you want to back up your folders and click Finish. The Backup window now offers the options of editing your backup settings and restoring backed up files and describes your Backup Plan. Maxtor OneTouch IV 38
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    Figure 10: Backup Managing Backup Settings Editing Backup Settings To edit the settings for a Backup Plan, Step 1: Click Backup in the Command panel. The Backup window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 39
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    Figure 11: Backup Step 2: In the Backup window, click Edit My Backup Settings. The Backup Folder Selection window displays your current Backup Plan name and folder selection: Maxtor OneTouch IV 40
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    Figure 12: Backup Folder Selection Step 3: Edit the Backup Plan name and/or the folder selection and click Next. The Backup File Types window displays your current selections: Maxtor OneTouch IV 41
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    Figure 13: File Types Step 4: Edit the types of files to be backed up and click Next. The Backup Schedule window displays your current schedule: Maxtor OneTouch IV 42
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    Figure 14: Backup Schedule Step 5: Edit the days and/or time you want to back up your folders and click Finish. The Backup window now displays your edited Backup Plan. Maxtor OneTouch IV 43
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    Figure 15: Backup Deleting a Backup Plan You can delete the Backup Plan for any OneTouch drive on which you've created one, even if the drive is not connected to your computer. To delete a Backup Plan, Step 1: Click Backup in the Command panel. The Backup window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 44
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    Figure 16: Backup Step 2: In the Backup window, click Delete Backup Plan. The Delete Backup Plan window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 45
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    Figure 17: Delete Backup Plan Listed is the Backup Plan for each OneTouch drive connected to your computer. Step 3: Select the Backup Plan you want to . Turning Off Automatic Backup To turn off Automatic Backup, • In the Backup window, click the Automatic Backup Off button. Maxtor OneTouch IV 46
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    like, whether Automatic Backup is on or off. To launch a backup manually, • Press the OneTouch button if you've customized it to back up files. - 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
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    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
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    Figure 20: Backup - OR - Click the OneTouch icon in your System Tray to display the OneTouch popup menu: Step 2: Click View Log to open a text file showing the history of your system backups: Maxtor OneTouch IV 49
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    back up the files stored in selected folders, the Maxtor Manager saves ten (10) previous, or historical, versions of each revised file stored on your OneTouch drive. You can restore a saved historical version of 1: Click Backup in the Command panel. The Backup window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 50
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    Figure 22: Backup Listed beneath Restore Files are the date and time of your most recent backup. Step 2: In the Backup window, click Restore Files. The Restore a Backup window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 51
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    Figure 23: Restore a Backup Restoring an Historical Version Step 1: Click Restore historical version of backed up file to restore a previous version of a file. The Restore Historical Version window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 52
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    file version is restored to the location noted in the Restore Historical Version window. Restoring the Most Recent Version Step 1: Click Restore most recent version to restore the latest version of a file. Windows Explorer displays the contents of the Maxtor Backup folder: Maxtor OneTouch IV 53
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    Figure 25: Maxtor Backup in Windows Explorer Step 2: Browse to the desired file and drag it to the location at which you want it restored. Step 3: Close Windows Explorer. Maxtor OneTouch IV 54
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    You can sync selected folders from one computer to your OneTouch drive and then connect the drive to another computer to complete the Sync: Select one or more folders to sync Select file types to include or exclude Select automatic or manual sync Set Sync Sync window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 55
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    Figure 1: Sync Step 2: Click Simple Sync. The Simple Sync Confirmation window opens: Figure 2: Confirm Simple Sync Your XP My Documents or Vista Personal Folder folder is now synchronized with your drive. Connect the drive to other computers to complete the Sync. Maxtor OneTouch IV 56
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    and file types for synchronization and to choose sync and encryption settings. To configure Custom Sync, Step 1: Click Sync in the Command panel. The Sync window opens: Figure 3: Sync Step 2: Click Custom Sync. The Folder Selection window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 57
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    Figure 4: Folder Selection Step 3: Select the folders to be synchronized. You can select as many folders as you like, but they must all reside on the same drive (partition). Step 4: Click Next. The File Types window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 58
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    Figure 5: All File Types Step 5: Select the types of files you want to sync: • All File Types • Photos, Music, Videos, Documents - You can choose to sync any or all of these: Maxtor OneTouch IV 59
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    each file type you do want to sync and click Add to move it to the Include window. - To sync most of the available file types, 1. Select Exclude these file types. 2. Select each file type you don't want to sync and click Add to move it to the Exclude window. Maxtor OneTouch IV 60
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    manually using the Sync Now button in the Sync window • Copy & Replace Rules - Always overwrite older file versions with newer versions - Ask before overwriting a file • Sync Encryption - Automatically encrypt synchronized files on the Maxtor drive . The Sync window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 61
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    are stored in the same folder, the Maxtor Encrypted Folder. Before you can enable Sync Encryption, you must set up Maxtor Encryption in the Security window. If you have not yet set up Maxtor Encryption, the Sync Encryption option is grayed out in the Sync Options window: Maxtor OneTouch IV 62
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    in the Sync Options window. Step 2: Click Security in the Command panel. Step 3: Click Maxtor Encryption and follow the Maxtor Encryption. Note: If you select Sync Encryption, all users must have your encryption password in order to access synchronized folders on their computers. Maxtor OneTouch
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    remove the OneTouch drive from your computer. Step 2: Connect the OneTouch drive to another computer window opens: Figure 10: Sync Folders (b) If you've synchronized your XP My Documents (or Vista Personal Folder), the Sync "My Documents" (or Sync "Personal Folder") window opens: Maxtor OneTouch
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    OK. From now on, the selected folders will automatically sync with the versions on your OneTouch drive each time you connect the drive to the computer. Editing Sync Settings To change any of your Sync settings, Step 1: Click Sync in the Command panel. The Sync window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 65
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    Figure 12: Sync Step 2: Click Edit Sync Settings. The Folder Selection window displays your current folder settings: Maxtor OneTouch IV 66
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    Figure 13: Folder Selection Step 3: Add and/or remove folders from Sync and click Next. Folders removed from Sync are deleted from your OneTouch drive. The File Types window displays your current file type settings: Maxtor OneTouch IV 67
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    Figure 14: File Types Step 4: Make the desired changes and click Next. The Sync Options window displays your current Rules settings: Maxtor OneTouch IV 68
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    Figure 15: Sync Options Step 5: Make the desired changes and click Finish. Checking Sync Status To check the status of a Sync, Step 1: Click Sync in the Command panel. The Sync window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 69
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    Figure 16: Sync Step 2: Click Check Sync Status. The Sync Status window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 70
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    was set up, the date of the last Sync, and the Automatic Sync setting (On or Off). Step 3: Click OK to return to the Sync window. Deleting Sync Settings To delete all your Sync settings and create a new set, Step 1: Click Sync in the Command panel. The Sync window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 71
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    Figure 18: Sync Step 2: Click Delete Sync Settings. The Delete Sync Settings Confirmation window opens: Figure 19: Delete Sync Settings Confirmation Step 3: Click Delete. The original Sync window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 72
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    and automatically synchronizes revised versions by overwriting older versions with newer versions. Your OneTouch drive must be connected during Automatic Sync. By default, Automatic Sync is turned Automatic Sync, Step 1: Click Sync in the Command panel. The Sync window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 73
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    manually when Automatic Sync is off, • Press the OneTouch button if you've customized it to sync files. - OR - • Click Sync Now in the lower right corner of the Sync window. - OR - • Select Sync Now from the System Tray menu to Sync on ALL connected drives: The Sync Preview window opens: Maxtor
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    on different computers at the same time, a conflict occurs over which version of the file to save. When the OneTouch drive containing a changed version of a file is connected to a computer containing another changed version of the same file, the Sync Preview window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 75
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    . A Sync Progress window informs you of the progress of the sync: Figure 24: Sync Progress Step 6: When the sync is complete, click OK to close the window. Using Automatic Overwrite When Automatic Overwrite is on, older file versions are always replaced with newer versions. Maxtor OneTouch IV 76
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    When Automatic Overwrite is off, the Maxtor Manager displays the Sync Preview window to allow you to decide whether to overwrite an older file version with a new version: Maxtor OneTouch IV 77
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    your drive, you must reformat the drive in order to continue to use it. Reformatting erases all data stored on the drive. Enabling DrivePass To enable DrivePass, Step 1: Click Security in the Command panel. The Security window opens: Figure 1: Security Step 2: Click DrivePass. Maxtor OneTouch IV
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    the answer to the security question to unlock your drive if you forget your password. Step 5: Click Apply. A warning window reminds you to save a copy of your password in a safe place, because if you forget it, your drive must be erased in order for you to continue to use it: Maxtor OneTouch IV 79
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    Figure 3: Password Warning Step 6: Click Confirm to set your password. A confirmation window verifies that your password has been set: Maxtor OneTouch IV 80
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    7: Click OK. Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive Once you enable DrivePass, your OneTouch drive locks automatically each time you shut down your computer or remove the OneTouch drive. When you restart your computer or reconnect your drive, a Maxtor Manager password window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 81
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    Figure 5: Drive Locked To unlock your drive, Step 1: Enter your password and click OK. A confirmation verifies that your drive is unlocked. Figure 6: Drive Unlocked Step 2: Click the desktop Maxtor Manager icon to open the Maxtor Manager application: Maxtor OneTouch IV 82
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    Removing DrivePass To remove DrivePass from your OneTouch, Step 1: Click Security in the Command panel. The Security window opens: Figure 7: Security Step 2: Click DrivePass. The Manage DrivePass window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 83
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    Figure 8: Manage DrivePass Step 3: Click Remove DrivePass. The DrivePass Password window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 84
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    Figure 9: Remove DrivePass Step 4: Enter your current DrivePass password and click OK. A confirmation window verifies that DrivePass has been removed: Maxtor OneTouch IV 85
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    Figure 10: DrivePass Removed Step 5: Click OK. Changing Your DrivePass Password To change your DrivePass password, Step 1: Click Security in the Command panel. The Security window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 86
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    Figure 11: Security Step 2: Click DrivePass. The Manage DrivePass window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 87
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    Figure 12: Manage DrivePass Step 3: Click Change Password. The Change Password window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 88
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    Figure 13: Change Password Step 4: Enter your current DrivePass password and click Next. A Change Password window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 89
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    Figure 14: Change Password Step 5: Enter and re-enter the new password. Step 6: If you wish, enter and re-enter the answer to a security question. Step 7: Click Apply. A warning window reminds you to save a copy of your password in a safe place: Maxtor OneTouch IV 90
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    Figure 15: Password Warning Step 8: Click Confirm to change your password. A confirmation window verifies that your password has been changed: Maxtor OneTouch IV 91
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    you must reformat the drive in order to continue to use it. Reformatting erases all data stored on the drive. When you disconnect a OneTouch drive for which you've set a DrivePass password, the drive locks automatically. When you re-connect the drive, a password window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 92
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    and (if you've set one) the answer to your security question, you must erase and reformat your OneTouch drive before you can use it again. To erase your OneTouch drive, Step 1: If the DrivePass password window is open, click Forgot your Password? - OR - Open Maxtor Manager. Step 2: Click Security in
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    Figure 18: Security - Drive Locked Step 3: Click DrivePass. The Manage DrivePass window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 94
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    Figure 19: Manage DrivePass Locked Step 4: Click Erase Maxtor OneTouch. The Erase Maxtor OneTouch window warns that all data on this OneTouch will be erased: Maxtor OneTouch IV 95
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    Figure 20: Erase Maxtor OneTouch Warning Step 5: Click Confirm to continue with the erasure. A second Erase Maxtor OneTouch window warns again that all data on this OneTouch will be erased: Maxtor OneTouch IV 96
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    Figure 21: Erase Maxtor OneTouch Warning Step 6: Click Yes to proceed with the disk erasure. The Erasing window informs you of the progress of the erasure. Maxtor OneTouch IV 97
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    Figure 22: Erasing The erasure can take several hours depending upon the size of your drive. The Erase Maxtor OneTouch window informs you when the OneTouch drive has been erased: Maxtor OneTouch IV 98
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    Erasure Complete Step 7: Click OK. Step 8: Turn your OneTouch drive off and back on. Your OneTouch drive is now ready to be used again. Using Maxtor Encryption Maxtor Encryption offers the encryption of multiple files and folders in one location, the Maxtor Encrypted Folder. After you create and set
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    're asked permission to overwrite the original unencrypted version. Creating an Encrypted Folder Step 1: Click Security in the Command panel. Figure 24: Security Step 2: Click Maxtor Encryption in the Security window. The Maxtor Encryption Password window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 100
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    that will open your encrypted folder. Your password must contain at least six characters, including one digit. Be sure to use a password you'll remember; you'll need it each . The Unlock Folder window opens: Figure 26: Unlock Folder Step 5: Enter your password and click OK. Maxtor OneTouch IV 101
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    : Maxtor Protector Encrypted Folder Populated Step 7: Delete the original, unencrypted versions of the files and folders from your computer. Note: Your encrypted files and folders will not be completely secure unless you delete the original, unencrypted versions from your computer. Maxtor OneTouch
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    delete them from your encrypted folder. To manage the files and folders in your encrypted folder, Step 1: Click Security in the Command panel. The Security window opens: Figure 29: Security Step 2: Click Maxtor Encryption. The Manage Maxtor Encryption window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 103
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    Figure 30: Manage Maxtor Encryption Changing Your Encryption Password To change your Encryption password, Step 1: Click Security in the Command panel. The Security window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 104
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    Figure 31: Security Step 2: Click Maxtor Encryption. The Manage Maxtor Encryption window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 105
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    Figure 32: Manage Maxtor Encryption Step 3: Click Change Password. The first of two Change Maxtor Encryption Password windows opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 106
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    Figure 33: Change Maxtor Encryption Password 1 Step 4: Enter your current Encryption password and click Next. The second Change Maxtor Encryption Password window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 107
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    Figure 34: Change Maxtor Encryption Password 2 Step 5: Enter and re-enter a new password and click Change. A Change Maxtor Encryption Password confirmation window opens: Figure 35: Change Maxtor Encryption Password Confirmation Step 6: Click OK. Maxtor OneTouch IV 108
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    folders from your encrypted folder before you delete the folder itself. To delete your encrypted folder, Step 1: Click Security in the Command panel. The Security window opens: Figure 36: Security Step 2: Click Maxtor Encryption. The Manage Maxtor Encryption window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 109
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    Figure 37: Manage Maxtor Encryption Step 3: Click Delete Encrypted Folder. The Delete Encrypted Folder window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 110
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    in the encrypted folder, and close the encrypted folder. See Decrypting Files and Folders for further information. Step 5: Click Delete in the Delete Encrypted Folder window. A Delete Encrypted Folder warning window makes certain you want to delete the encrypted folder: Maxtor OneTouch IV 111
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    Figure 39: Delete Encrypted Folder Warning Step 6: Click Delete. A Delete Encrypted Folder confirmation window opens: Figure 40: Delete Encrypted Folder Confirmation Step 7: Click OK. Maxtor OneTouch IV 112
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    Opening an Encrypted Folder To open an encrypted folder, Step 1: Click Security in the Command panel. The Security window opens: Figure 41: Security Step 2: Click Maxtor Encryption in the Security window. The Manage Maxtor Encryption window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 113
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    Figure 42: Manage Maxtor Encryption Step 3: Click Open Encrypted Folder. The Unlock Folder window opens: Figure 43: Unlock Folder Step 4: Enter your password and click OK. Your encrypted folder opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 114
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    the items to be decrypted in the encrypted folder and click Decrypt in the toolbar. Figure 45: Encrypted Folder - Decrypt Folder A Select Destination Directory opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 115
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    delete files and folders from your encrypted folder, Step 1: Select the items to be deleted in the encrypted folder and click Delete in the toolbar. Maxtor OneTouch IV 116
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    Figure 47: Encrypted Folder - Delete File A Delete warning window opens: Figure 48: Encrypted Folder Delete File Warning Step 2: Click Yes. The selected items are deleted from be dragged and dropped; you must use the Delete operation to delete them from an encrypted folder. Maxtor OneTouch IV 117
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    you allocate for them on your OneTouch drive. SafetyDrill consists of two components: 1. A Maxtor SafetyDrill Recovery CD, which is included with your OneTouch drive. It contains a system reboot program Step 1: Click Safety in the Command panel. The SafetyDrill window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 118
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    Now. A Creating SafetyDrill Copy window informs you of the progress of the copy: Figure 2: SafetyDrill Copy Progress Step 3: When the SafetyDrill copy is complete, click Done to close the window. The SafetyDrill screen reflects the date of the most recent SafetyDrill copy: Maxtor OneTouch IV 119
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    them from SafetyDrill copies of other computer hard drives that might also be stored on your OneTouch. To schedule SafetyDrill reminders, set OneTouch 4 space allocations, and name your copies, Step 1: Click Safety in the Command panel. The SafetyDrill window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 120
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    of When the allotted number of days passes, the Reminder window opens: Figure 5: SafetyDrill Copy Reminder Step 3: Check Set maximum amount of space on my OneTouch to % for SafetyDrill copies and fill in the percentage of disk space your SafetyDrill copies can occupy. Maxtor OneTouch IV 121
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    computer hard drives. Managing SafetyDrill Copies Once you've filled the amount of space allocated for SafetyDrill copies on your OneTouch, panel. The SafetyDrill window opens: Figure 6: SafetyDrill Step 2: Click Manage SafetyDrill Copies. The Manage Copies window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 122
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    selections and return to the SafetyDrill window. Restoring Your System from a manual for detailed instructions.) Step 3: Connect and turn on your OneTouch 4 drive BEFORE you reboot your computer. Step 4: Insert the SafetyDrill Recovery CD and wait for your system to reboot. Maxtor OneTouch
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    . Step 6: Wait 30 seconds for your computer to restart or press Enter to restart immediately. After the restart, the Maxtor SafetyDrill boot screen opens: Figure 9: Maxtor SafetyDrill Boot Screen When your system has booted, the Maxtor SafetyDrill Restore window opens: Maxtor OneTouch IV 124
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    copy to restore. (d) Select a PC drive to restore to. (e) Click Restore. A warning window cautions you that all data on your hard drive will be overwritten if you proceed: Figure 11: Overwrite Warning Presumably you've just installed a new drive, so nothing is stored on it. Maxtor OneTouch IV 125
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    Step 8: Click OK. After the system has been restored, a window confirms a successful restore: Figure 12: SafetyDrill Restore Confirmation Step 9: , restore your backed up files and folders from your OneTouch 4 drive. See Backing Up and Restoring Folders for more information. Maxtor OneTouch IV 126
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    Ultimate* * 32-bit Operating Systems only Macintosh: • Mac OSX 10.4.9 and newer No other Operating System versions are supported. Although other Operating Systems may recognize the OneTouch 4 as an external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will not work. 2. What do I do if my
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    sync a single user's Windows XP or Mac OS X Documents folder or Vista Personal User folder. 5. Is there any way to recover a lost DrivePass or Maxtor Encryption password? No. There is no way to recover a lost password. • If you lose a DrivePass password, you must erase the OneTouch drive in order to
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    system before using the drive. If the OneTouch 4 installation and utilities files are lost or corrupted, you can download new copies from the Seagate Website at www.seagate.com. On the website, click the Download Center link for all available downloads for your OneTouch 4. Maxtor OneTouch IV 129
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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 Editing Sync Settings 65 Enabling DrivePass 78 F Frequently Asked Questions 127 Maxtor OneTouch IV i
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    Up Manually 47 Deleting a Backup Plan 44 Editing Backup Settings 39 Using Scheduled Backup 46 Viewing the Backup Log 48 Managing SafetyDrill Copies 122 Managing Security 78 Setting Up DrivePass 78 Using Folder Encryption 99 Managing Your Drives 9 Adjusting Power Setting 14 Customizing the OneTouch
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    Encrypted Folder 100 Managing an Encrypted Folder 103 Using RAID (OneTouch III Users) 21 Using Scheduled Backup 46 Using Simple Backup 30 Using Simple Sync 55 Using Sync Encryption 62 Using the Sync Preview Window 75 Using Automatic Overwrite 76 Using the System Tray Icon 6 Maxtor OneTouch IV iii
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    V Viewing the Backup Log 48 Maxtor OneTouch IV iv
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