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The slider at the bottom of the screen controls the time period of inactivity before the all system hard drives will go to sleep. It is possible to choose as short as 10 minutes and as long as 60 minutes. You can also set it to never go to sleep.

4.Select a time period using the slider in the bottom of the window.

5.Close the Energy Saver control panel.

Windows

Opening the OneTouch Settings utility

Double-click the Maxtor OneTouch shortcut icon on your desktop.

The Maxtor Main Menu will appear.

The features are grouped into 3 functional areas:

Setup & Restore: Where you set up and run your backups as well as restore files from a backup using Retrospect Express HD. For more information see “Using Retrospect Express HD” on page 34 earlier in this chapter.

Drive Management: Where you can view information about your drive, adjust power settings, customize the OneTouch button, run diagnostics, and adjust performance settings.

Security Settings: Where you can control access to your Maxtor OneTouch II drive.

Drive Management

Click Drive Management

The Manage My Maxtor OneTouch II drive screen will appear.

View Drive Information

This provides you with information about your drive including model number, serial number capacity, and more.

Adjust Power Settings

You can set your Maxtor OneTouch II drive to go to sleep (low power mode) after a period of inactivity. Simply select one of the time options from the drop-down menu and click Apply.

Customize OneTouch Button

You can set the button on your Maxtor OneTouch II drive to open an application or file of your choice. Click Browse, double-clickthe application or file, and click Apply.

If you did the Full Installation, including Retrospect, the button on your Maxtor OneTouch II drive is automatically set to start a full system backup whenever you press it. If you customize it, it will disable your OneTouch button backup settings. However, you can reset the button at any time by clicking Default. If you also have a Personal Storage 5000 drive, you can set its button to launch a different application.

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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