Maxtor 800 manual Installing Applications on Your Drive, Editing Video, Storing Audio

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Installing Applications on Your Drive

You may install and run applications from your drive like any other drive on your system. If you connect the drive to your system using a USB 1.1 interface, the data transfer rate is approximately 1 MB per second. Because of this, installing applications on a drive using the USB 1.1 interface is not recommended. However, you can store the data for many applications and then access the data over a USB 1.1 interface.

Some Macintosh-based and most Windows-based applications installed on your drive will only run on the computer where the application was installed. If you move your drive to any other computer, the application may no longer function. Once the drive is reconnected to the computer where the application was originally installed, the application will function properly.

Editing Video

Using a computer to capture and edit video recorded with a

digital camcorder is quickly becoming popular. Digital video ﬁles are typically very large, using about 13 GB per hour of video content. Maxtor recommends connecting your drive using the FireWire interface for best results when working with video.

Moving Data Between Two Systems

Your Maxtor OneTouch II drive provides a great tool for moving large amounts of data between two systems– whether they be Macintosh Computers, Windows PCs, or both. Certain consider- ations must be accounted for before proceeding. For more information, see the Maxtor online KnowledgeBase at: www.maxtorkb.com.

Playing Games

CD-ROM-based games typically run faster when they are on a hard drive rather than running them from the CD. You can use your Maxtor OneTouch II drive to store and play CD-ROM games.

Storing Audio

Using your computer as an audio jukebox is a very popular application. This allows you to store and play thousands of your favorite songs. You can also create and manage an audio library.

Using Security Lock

Your new drive includes a security locking slot on the back of the drive. The slot is compatible with most security locking cables.

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Contents Maxtor OneTouch II Drive Contents Introduction Drive Components Included in this KitFireWire System RequirementsHandling Precautions WindowsAbout this Guide Maxtor Product SupportFollow these steps to install your drive Software Installation OptionsFull Installation Recommended Install DriversLicense screen will appear Click ContinueClick Restart Install CD from your computer Please install the software Before you connect the driveTo connect the USB cable After your Macintosh restarts, please remove the MaxtorConnecting with the FireWire Cable To connect the FireWire cableBackup Prepare your Maxtor OneTouch II DriveChoose 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 To complete the Maxtor OneTouch setup, click Finish Congratulations... now ready screen appearsMacintosh OS Before you connect After your Macintosh restarts, proceed to the next stepConnecting with the FireWire Cable Click the Automate tab Scripted Retrospect operations section will appearSelect File backup set hard disk and click Next EasyScript backup strategy window appearsClick EasyScript Choose either Every day or Once a weekWindows 2000 and XP Retrospect ExpressSelect Install Software Install Software screen will appearEnter 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 Installing Drivers Only To Install Retrospect at a Later TimeConnecting and Disconnecting the Drive Maxtor OneTouch II drive lights and their messagesMaxtor OneTouch II drive lights To connect the drive to a Macintosh computerNaming Your Maxtor OneTouch II Drive To disconnect the drive from a Macintosh computerTo connect the drive to a Windows computer To disconnect the drive from a Windows computerUsing Retrospect Express Can I customize the Maxtor OneTouch Backup?Macintosh Here are some important guidelinesCan I do other types of backup? To restore ﬁlesArchiving Files More Information Restoring FilesChanging Your Maxtor OneTouch Backup Settings Adding Maxtor OneTouch Advanced FeaturesRetrospect User’s Guide Scripted Retrospect operations window will appearTo set up the Maxtor OneTouch button feature Macintosh OSDouble-click the Express User’s Guide to open it If you choose Register Now, go to the next stepCongratulations...now ready screen appears Using Retrospect Express HD Windows Understanding Restore PointsRevising Your Backup Settings Running an Immediate BackupOpening Retrospect Express HD Restoring From Your Backup Understanding the Restore Points WindowViewing Restore Point Logs Locking Restore PointsDeleting Restore Points Creating Retrospect Express HD Duplicates Restoring Files from a Duplicate Double-click on the Retrospect Duplicates folderRestoring Your Computer Restoring Your Complete SystemBefore you begin Basic GuidelinesTo restore your system Select Restore an entire disk and click OKWindows To restore your system Click RestoreUsing the Maxtor OneTouch Settings Opening the OneTouch Settings utility MacintoshOneTouch Action DriveLock Data SecuritySetting your Password Click DriveLock Data Security Click Change Password Disable SecurityClick Disable Security Choose a Secret QuestionDiagnostics and Tuning Power Management Settings for OSWindows Opening the OneTouch Settings utility Adjust Power SettingsDrive Management Customize OneTouch ButtonSecurity Settings Run DiagnosticsAdjust Performance Click Security SettingsClick Security Settings Click Disable Security Click Security Settings Click Erase Drive Click ConﬁrmRetrospect Express User’s Guide Macintosh version of the Retrospect User’s Guide on the CDInstalling Applications on Your Drive Using Security LockEditing Video Moving Data Between Two Systems Playing GamesAdding Rubber Feet to Your Maxtor OneTouch II Drive Adding Rubber Feet to Your DriveGlossary Page Index