Maxtor 800 manual

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Your new drive will appear in the same way as your other drives, with a letter assigned to it by the operating system. The assigned letter will vary depending upon the number of other drives connected to your computer. Make a mental note of this drive letter.

If you did the Full Installation, including Retrospect Express HD, go to the next step.

If you did not install Retrospect Express HD, the installation is complete and your Maxtor OneTouch II drive is ready to use. See “Using Your Drive” on page 27 in chapter 3, for information about using your drive for common applications.

5.Push the button on the front of your drive. The Retrospect registration screen will appear.

6.To register immediately, enter your information in the registration form provided and click Register.

If you do not wish to register now, click Register Later.

If you have already registered, click Already Registered.

In order to register, you must be connected to the internet.

By registering1, you will have the option of receiving product updates, special offers, and important information about other data storage solutions from Maxtor.

Once you’ve made your selection, the Retrospect welcome screen will appear.

This screen displays the automatic backup settings for your computer. Retrospect Express HD will back up all the ﬁles on your computer to your Maxtor OneTouch II drive, every day at

10 PM.

7.If you would like to start your ﬁrst backup immediately, click Back up now.

To close Retrospect Express HD, click the ‘X’ located at the upper right corner of the window.

You can back up manually, at any time, by pressing the button on the front of your drive and clicking Back up now.

Your hardware and software installation is now complete. See “Using Your Drive” on page 27 in chapter 3, for information about using your drive for common applications and using Retrospect Express HD.

1.Your registration information is collected and maintained according to the EMC and Maxtor privacy policies located on their respective web sites.

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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 Continue License screen will appearClick Restart 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 BackupSet up Retrospect Express and back up your computer Choose Register Now, Register Later or Already RegisteredIf 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 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 HDRunning an Immediate Backup Revising Your Backup SettingsOpening Retrospect Express HD Understanding the Restore Points Window Restoring From Your BackupLocking Restore Points Viewing Restore Point LogsDeleting Restore Points 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