Installing Drivers Only | Maxtor 800 specs

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Installing Drivers Only

This section describes how to install your new drive without installing Retrospect software.

The Maxtor OneTouch button feature will not function if you choose to install under this option.

Locate your operating system and the interface you plan to use in the following section and follow the corresponding installation procedure detailed.

Macintosh

No drivers are necessary. If you’re using OS 9, connect your Maxtor OneTouch II drive as described in “Step 2. Connect the Drive” on page 14. If you’re using OS X, connect your drive as described in “Step 2. Connect the Drive” on page 8.

Windows

Use the Custom Install feature on the Maxtor Install CD.

1.Insert the Install CD in your CD-ROM drive. Wait for the Maxtor screen to appear.

2.Select Install Drivers and follow the steps to on-screen steps to complete the installation.

Your drive is now ready to use.

To Install Retrospect at a Later Time

If you wish to install a complete copy of Retrospect software and the Maxtor OneTouch feature at a later time, you can do so by following the original installation instructions provided in “Installing Your Drive” on page 6 of this chapter.

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Maxtor 800 manual Installing Drivers Only, To Install Retrospect at a Later Time

Contents

Maxtor OneTouch II Drive Contents Introduction Drive Components Included in this Kit FireWire System Requirements Handling Precautions Windows About this Guide Maxtor Product Support Follow these steps to install your drive Software Installation OptionsFull Installation Recommended Install Drivers License 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 Maxtor Connecting with the FireWire Cable To connect the FireWire cable Backup Prepare your Maxtor OneTouch II Drive Choose 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 appears Macintosh OS Before you connect After your Macintosh restarts, proceed to the next step Connecting with the FireWire Cable Click the Automate tab Scripted Retrospect operations section will appear Select File backup set hard disk and click Next EasyScript backup strategy window appearsClick EasyScript Choose either Every day or Once a week Windows 2000 and XP Retrospect Express Select 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 Time Connecting and Disconnecting the Drive Maxtor OneTouch II drive lights and their messagesMaxtor OneTouch II drive lights To connect the drive to a Macintosh computer Naming 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 computer Using Retrospect Express Can I customize the Maxtor OneTouch Backup?Macintosh Here are some important guidelines Can I do other types of backup? To restore ﬁlesArchiving Files More Information Restoring Files Changing Your Maxtor OneTouch Backup Settings Adding Maxtor OneTouch Advanced FeaturesRetrospect User’s Guide Scripted Retrospect operations window will appear To 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 step Congratulations...now ready screen appears Using Retrospect Express HD Windows Understanding Restore Points Revising Your Backup Settings Running an Immediate BackupOpening Retrospect Express HD Restoring From Your Backup Understanding the Restore Points Window Viewing Restore Point Logs Locking Restore PointsDeleting Restore Points Creating Retrospect Express HD Duplicates Restoring Files from a Duplicate Double-click on the Retrospect Duplicates folder Restoring Your Computer Restoring Your Complete SystemBefore you begin Basic Guidelines To restore your system Select Restore an entire disk and click OK Windows To restore your system Click Restore Using the Maxtor OneTouch Settings Opening the OneTouch Settings utility MacintoshOneTouch Action DriveLock Data Security Setting your Password Click DriveLock Data Security Click Change Password Disable SecurityClick Disable Security Choose a Secret Question Diagnostics and Tuning Power Management Settings for OS Windows Opening the OneTouch Settings utility Adjust Power SettingsDrive Management Customize OneTouch Button Security Settings Run DiagnosticsAdjust Performance Click Security Settings Click 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 CD Installing Applications on Your Drive Using Security LockEditing Video Moving Data Between Two Systems Playing Games Adding Rubber Feet to Your Maxtor OneTouch II Drive Adding Rubber Feet to Your Drive Glossary Page Index