Maxtor 800 manual Opening Retrospect Express HD, Running an Immediate Backup

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Opening Retrospect Express HD

You can open Retrospect Express HD from either the Start Menu:

•Start >Programs >Dantz >Retrospect Express HD From the System Tray:

•Right-click the red Retrospect Express HD icon:

OR

Press the OneTouch button

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Running an Immediate Backup

Though comprehensive backups can be scheduled to run at pre- determined times, you can launch them at any time by doing one of the following:

•Press the OneTouch button - this will launch your backup immediately

•Right-Click on the Retrospect icon located in the System Tray and select Back up now from the pop-up menu.

•Open Retrospect Express HD and click Back up now.

Revising Your Backup Settings

1.Open Retrospect Express HD.

2.The Welcome Screen will appear. It should identify when the next scheduled backup is to take place. Click Setup to make changes to your backup.

3.Choose Comprehensive Backup and click Next.

4.Click Next at the Save Restore Points window

5.Change the days of the week or the starting time of your Backup and click Finish. You will then return to the main Retrospect Express window where your changes will be displayed and will go into effect at your next Backup.

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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