Maxtor 800 manual To restore your system, Select Restore an entire disk and click OK

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Most Macintosh computers are setup at the factory with only one partition per hard drive. If you did not have multiple partitions on any of your hard drives, all you have to do is reformat your hard disk(s) and re-install your Macintosh operating system. For more information, see your Macintosh manual.

Do not partition or reformat the Maxtor OneTouch II drive that your system backup is stored on.

Once you get your system running, reinstall Retrospect Express using the Maxtor Install CD. See “Installing Your Drive” on page 6 in chapter 2.

To restore your system:

1.Prepare your hard drive. Partition, if necessary, and format.

2.Install your operating system.

3.Reinstall Maxtor OneTouch software including Retrospect Express. (For more information see page 7 in chapter 2.)

4.Open Retrospect Express.

The Retrospect Express Directory window will open.

5.Click Restore.

A window will appear asking you to ‘Select the restore type’

6.Select Restore an entire disk and click OK.

The ‘Accessing more backup sets’ window will appear asking you to open an existing catalog ﬁle or rebuild one.

7.Click Open.

Find and select the system backup set on your Maxtor OneTouch II drive.

8.Click Open.

Your system backup set should appear in the top part of the Restore from Backup:Source window. Make sure it is selected.

9.Click OK.

The Destination Selection window will now appear, asking you to choose a ‘Destination for restore.’

Make sure Restore Entire Disk is selected. and select the drive that you want to restore your system to (your Macintosh hard drive where the system was originally installed).

10.Click OK.

A window will appear asking you if you really want to restore to the drive you selected, replacing it’s entire contents.

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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 RecommendedLicense screen will appear Click ContinueClick 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 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 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 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 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