Maxtor 800 manual Connect the Drive

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The Welcome to Maxtor OneTouch Setup screen will appear and a Maxtor OneTouch shortcut icon will appear on

your desktop.

20.Eject the Maxtor Install CD from your computer.

21.Proceed to the next section: Connect the Drive.

Step 2. Connect the Drive

The Maxtor OneTouch II drive connects to your computer using either a FireWire or USB interface. Make sure you know which interface is available on your drive and on your computer.

Please Install the software before you connect the drive.

Connecting the Power

1.Plug the round female connector from the power adapter into the drive’s power connector.

2.Plug the two-pin female connector on the power cord into the power adapter.

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Figure 3. Connecting the Power

3.Plug the standard electrical plug from the power adapter into your power source.

4.Turn on the drive using the power switch on the back of the drive. The two blue lights on the front should illuminate.

5.Determine whether you have USB or FireWire ports available on your computer. If you are connecting your drive with FireWire, proceed to “Connecting with the FireWire Cable” on page 24.

Connecting with the USB Cable

Do not plug a USB cable into the drive when a FireWire cable is already connected to the drive. The drive only operates with one interface at a time.

Installing Your Drive

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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 GuideInstall Drivers Follow these steps to install your driveSoftware Installation Options Full Installation RecommendedClick Restart Click ContinueLicense screen will appear After your Macintosh restarts, please remove the Maxtor Install CD from your computerPlease install the software Before you connect the drive To connect the USB cableTo connect the FireWire cable Connecting with the FireWire CablePrepare your Maxtor OneTouch II Drive BackupIf you chose Register Now, go to the next step Set up Retrospect Express and back up your computerChoose Register Now, Register Later or Already Registered 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 tabChoose either Every day or Once a week Select File backup set hard disk and click NextEasyScript backup strategy window appears Click EasyScriptRetrospect Express Windows 2000 and XPChoose Destination Location screen will appear Select Install SoftwareInstall Software screen will appear Enter your User Name and Company NamePage 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 OnlyTo connect the drive to a Macintosh computer Connecting and Disconnecting the DriveMaxtor OneTouch II drive lights and their messages Maxtor OneTouch II drive lightsTo disconnect the drive from a Windows computer Naming Your Maxtor OneTouch II DriveTo disconnect the drive from a Macintosh computer To connect the drive to a Windows computerHere are some important guidelines Using Retrospect ExpressCan I customize the Maxtor OneTouch Backup? MacintoshMore Information Restoring Files Can I do other types of backup?To restore ﬁles Archiving FilesScripted Retrospect operations window will appear Changing Your Maxtor OneTouch Backup SettingsAdding Maxtor OneTouch Advanced Features Retrospect User’s GuideIf you choose Register Now, go to the next step To set up the Maxtor OneTouch button featureMacintosh OS Double-click the Express User’s Guide to open itCongratulations...now ready screen appears Windows Understanding Restore Points Using Retrospect Express HDOpening Retrospect Express HD Running an Immediate BackupRevising Your Backup Settings Understanding the Restore Points Window Restoring From Your BackupDeleting Restore Points Locking Restore PointsViewing Restore Point Logs Creating Retrospect Express HD Duplicates Double-click on the Retrospect Duplicates folder Restoring Files from a DuplicateBasic Guidelines Restoring Your ComputerRestoring Your Complete System Before you beginSelect Restore an entire disk and click OK To restore your systemClick Restore Windows To restore your systemUsing the Maxtor OneTouch Settings DriveLock Data Security Opening the OneTouch Settings utilityMacintosh OneTouch ActionChoose a Secret Question Setting your Password Click DriveLock Data SecurityClick Change Password Disable Security Click Disable SecurityPower Management Settings for OS Diagnostics and TuningCustomize OneTouch Button Windows Opening the OneTouch Settings utilityAdjust Power Settings Drive ManagementClick Security Settings Security SettingsRun Diagnostics Adjust PerformanceMacintosh version of the Retrospect User’s Guide on the CD Click Security Settings Click Disable SecurityClick Security Settings Click Erase Drive Click Conﬁrm Retrospect Express User’s GuideMoving Data Between Two Systems Playing Games Installing Applications on Your DriveUsing Security Lock Editing VideoAdding Rubber Feet to Your Drive Adding Rubber Feet to Your Maxtor OneTouch II DriveGlossary Page Index