Maxtor 800 manual Set up Retrospect Express and back up your computer

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6.The remaining space will be allocated to a second partition that can be used for general storage, enter the name Maxtor Extra Storage. When finished, click the OK button.

7.A warning message will appear. Click the Partition button when you are ready.

8.After the partitioning process is completed, Quit Apple’s Disk Utility. You should now see the two partitions as drive volumes on your Desktop.

9.Go to the Apple menu and select System Preferences. Select Security, click on the Turn Off FileVaulting button, then Quit System Preferences.

10.Select the “Maxtor Bootable Backup” drive. Then from the Finder, select File and Get Info.

11.From the drive's Info Window, click on Ownership & Permissions and remove the check from Ignore ownership on this volume. Type in your password and close the info window.

Set up Retrospect Express and back up your computer

1.Push the button on the front of your drive.

A window appears that says: ‘You need an administrator password to start Retrospect.’

Enter the Name and Password for your OS X system.

(This is the Name and Password you set up when you originally installed OS X)

2.Click OK.

The next screen will appear:

‘Would you like to register Retrospect Express now?’

3.Choose Register Now, Register Later or Already Registered.

If you chose Register Now, go to the next step.

If you chose Register Later or Already Registered, Retrospect Express will open. Go directly to Step 5.

4.Enter the required information on the form.

Click Email to register via email

Click Print to register via mail

Click Register Later if you do not want to register now.

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Contents Maxtor OneTouch II Drive Contents Introduction Included in this Kit Drive ComponentsSystem Requirements FireWireWindows Handling PrecautionsMaxtor Product Support About this GuideSoftware Installation Options Follow these steps to install your driveFull Installation Recommended Install DriversLicense screen will appear Click ContinueClick Restart Please install the software Before you connect the drive Install CD from your computerTo connect the USB cable After your Macintosh restarts, please remove the MaxtorTo connect the FireWire cable Connecting with the FireWire CablePrepare your Maxtor OneTouch II Drive BackupChoose Register Now, Register Later or Already Registered Set up Retrospect Express and back up your computerIf you chose Register Now, go to the next step Congratulations... now ready screen appears To complete the Maxtor OneTouch setup, click FinishMacintosh OS After your Macintosh restarts, proceed to the next step Before you connectConnecting with the FireWire Cable Scripted Retrospect operations section will appear Click the Automate tabEasyScript backup strategy window appears Select File backup set hard disk and click NextClick EasyScript Choose either Every day or Once a weekRetrospect Express Windows 2000 and XPInstall Software screen will appear Select Install SoftwareEnter your User Name and Company Name Choose Destination Location screen will appearPage Connect the Drive To connect the USB cable Installing Your Drive To connect the FireWire cable Page To Install Retrospect at a Later Time Installing Drivers OnlyMaxtor OneTouch II drive lights and their messages Connecting and Disconnecting the DriveMaxtor OneTouch II drive lights To connect the drive to a Macintosh computerTo disconnect the drive from a Macintosh computer Naming Your Maxtor OneTouch II DriveTo connect the drive to a Windows computer To disconnect the drive from a Windows computerCan I customize the Maxtor OneTouch Backup? Using Retrospect ExpressMacintosh Here are some important guidelinesTo restore files Can I do other types of backup?Archiving Files More Information Restoring FilesAdding Maxtor OneTouch Advanced Features Changing Your Maxtor OneTouch Backup SettingsRetrospect User’s Guide Scripted Retrospect operations window will appearMacintosh OS To set up the Maxtor OneTouch button featureDouble-click the Express User’s Guide to open it If you choose Register Now, go to the next stepCongratulations...now ready screen appears Windows Understanding Restore Points Using Retrospect Express HDRevising Your Backup Settings Running an Immediate BackupOpening Retrospect Express HD Understanding the Restore Points Window Restoring From Your BackupViewing Restore Point Logs Locking Restore PointsDeleting Restore Points Creating Retrospect Express HD Duplicates Double-click on the Retrospect Duplicates folder Restoring Files from a DuplicateRestoring Your Complete System Restoring Your ComputerBefore you begin Basic GuidelinesSelect Restore an entire disk and click OK To restore your systemClick Restore Windows To restore your systemUsing the Maxtor OneTouch Settings Macintosh Opening the OneTouch Settings utilityOneTouch Action DriveLock Data SecurityClick Change Password Disable Security Setting your Password Click DriveLock Data SecurityClick Disable Security Choose a Secret QuestionPower Management Settings for OS Diagnostics and TuningAdjust Power Settings Windows Opening the OneTouch Settings utilityDrive Management Customize OneTouch ButtonRun Diagnostics Security SettingsAdjust Performance Click Security SettingsClick Security Settings Click Erase Drive Click Confirm Click Security Settings Click Disable SecurityRetrospect Express User’s Guide Macintosh version of the Retrospect User’s Guide on the CDUsing Security Lock Installing Applications on Your DriveEditing Video Moving Data Between Two Systems Playing GamesAdding Rubber Feet to Your Drive Adding Rubber Feet to Your Maxtor OneTouch II DriveGlossary Page Index