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Run Diagnostics
You can check the health of your drive. If you suspect there may be problems with your Maxtor OneTouch II drive, click Test to run a diagnostic on your drive. If the test finds your drive to be defective, it will display an Return Material Authorization (RMA) code you will use to return your drive for repairs under warranty.
Adjust Performance
You can adjust the performance of your drive.
Highest Performance: provides improved data throughput when data access patterns are random in nature.
Security Settings
Click Security Settings
If you have not created a password, the Set Password screen will appear.
If you set a password for your Maxtor OneTouch II drive, every time your drive is on and connected to your computer, including when you start or restart your computer, or when you turn off your drive and turn it back on, you will need to enter your password in order to use your drive.
If you have forgotten your password, you can attempt to
turn it back on, to try again at which point you can try an additional 5 times.
If you are not able to recover your password, the only other way to unlock the drive is to erase all of
its contents.
Setting your Password
1.Click Security Settings
2.Enter and
Your password must contain at least six characters and one digit.
You may also choose a secret question (from the list provided) and type in the answer. If you do not want to choose a secret question and answer, go to step 5.
3.Choose a Secret Question.
4.Enter and
5.Click Apply.
6.Click Confirm.
7.Click Close.
Changing your Password
1.Click Security Settings.
2.Click Change Password.
3.Enter your current Password.
4.Click Continue.
5.Enter a new password following steps 2 - 6 in Setting your Password.
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