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If you manually cancel a backup, it is considered to be a fatal error.

If the restore point has a yellow or red icon, you can right-click the restore point to show the operation log, which will show you more information about the error.

Locking Restore Points

Retrospect Express HD's Grooming Technology manages your restore points by automatically adding the latest restore points and removing the oldest. However, there may be times that you do not want certain restore points removed from your system. In order to prevent restore points from being deleted, you must lock them.

1.Open Retrospect Express.

2.Click Restore.

3.Highlight a restore point that you wish to use to lock your data and click Lock located in the upper right corner of the restore point screen.

4.To unlock a restore point, simply repeat this procedure and the restore point will be unlocked when you click Lock again.

Viewing Restore Point Logs

There may be times that you want to see what may be causing problems with various restore points. You can accomplish this through viewing a restore point log.

1.Open Retrospect Express HD.

2.Click Restore.

3.Highlight a restore point that you wish to use to view and click on the View Log button located in the upper right corner of the restore point screen.

Deleting Restore Points

Retrospect Express HD provides you with the ability to manually delete restore points. To manually delete a restore to point.

1.Open Retrospect Express

2.Click Restore.

3.Highlight a restore point that you wish to remove and click on the delete button (the Red X) located in the upper right corner of the Restore.

When a restore point is deleted, Retrospect Express HD will reclaim the disk space. This process can take a long time. Do not turn off your computer until the process is complete.

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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