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3 Using Your Drive

Once installed, you can use your new Maxtor OneTouch II FireWire 800 drive in the same way you use the other drives on your computer. Some of the basic ways you can use your new drive are:

•Move or copy ﬁles or folders from your other drives, CD-ROMs, or other storage devices.

•Within virtually any application, save ﬁles to and open ﬁles from the new drive.

•Store video ﬁles, games, spreadsheets, and other commonly used ﬁles.

•Store copies of important ﬁles from your desktop or laptop computer.

For information on the Maxtor OneTouch Settings utility, including:

•Performance and power management features

•Security settings

•Diagnostic utilities

•Customizing the OneTouch button

•Using Retrospect Express to back up and restore your data

See “Restoring Your Complete System” on page 42, for more information.

Maxtor OneTouch II drive lights and their messages

The blue lights on the front of your drive provide useful information.

Message	Status

Both lights on	Power on/idle

Lights blink alternating every second	Active

One light off and one blinking	Standby mode

Table 1: Maxtor OneTouch II drive lights

Connecting and Disconnecting the Drive

The FireWire and USB interfaces allow you to hot swap your Maxtor OneTouch II drive; that is, connect and disconnect the drive while the computer and your drive are turned on.

To connect the drive to a Macintosh computer

1.Make sure the drive is turned on and that both blue lights are illuminated.

Connecting your computer to a drive that is not powered on can cause your computer to behave erratically or freeze.

2.Plug the FireWire or USB cable into the drive and your computer.

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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 DriversClick Restart Click ContinueLicense screen will appear 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 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 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 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 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