Maxtor OneTouch 3 User Manual
User’s Guide
TURBO EDITION
MAXTOR ONETOUCH
™
III
MAXTOR ONETOUCH III TURBO EDITION USER’S GUIDE
Contents
Macintosh Installation
Introduction
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Included in Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Interface Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Maxtor Product Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing the OneTouch III
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 1 - Install the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Step 2 - Connect the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Step 3 - Setup the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the OneTouch III
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Maxtor OneTouch Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
OneTouch Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Erase Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
RAID Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Naming Your OneTouch III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Storing Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Editing Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Playing Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting and Disconnecting Your OneTouch III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Security Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Windows Installation
Introduction
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Included in Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Interface Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Maxtor Product Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installing the OneTouch III
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Step 1 - Install the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Step 2 - Connect the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Step 3 - Setup the Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the OneTouch III
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Retrospect Express HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Restoring from Your Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Maxtor OneTouch Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Maxtor OneTouch Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
RAID Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Backup and Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Naming Your OneTouch III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Storing Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Editing Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Playing Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Installing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Connecting and Disconnecting Your OneTouch III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Security Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting a Maxtor product.
The new Maxtor OneTouch
TM
III, Turbo Edition, is the high performance, large capacity external storage solution designed
for creative professionals needing the disk-striping speed of
RAID 0 for intensive disk-access applications or the security
of RAID 1 for automatically mirroring data.
The OneTouch III Turbo Edition comes preformatted for Mac and
can boot the Mac operating system directly from the Turbo drive.
It also features award-winning Maxtor OneTouch™ backup, data
synchronization between two or more computers, cool operation
and modular design for easy stacking.
This user’s guide will help you setup your drive and includes
helpful tips for performing backups and getting the most out of
your new Maxtor OneTouch III, Turbo Edition.
The Maxtor OneTouch III, Turbo Edition, features:
– RAID 0 disk striping
– RAID 1 automatic data mirroring
–Triple interfaces: FireWire 800, FireWire 400
,
and USB 2.0
– Maxtor OneTouch™ button - the simple way to backup
your files
– EMC
®
Retrospect
®
Express software
– Maxtor DriveLock™ security feature password-protects
the contents in case of loss or unauthorized use
– Boot your Mac operating system directly from the drive
– Synchronization of data between 2 or more computers
– Simple Maxtor user interface for drive management,
security and backup scheduling.
The Maxtor OneTouch Manager features include:
– Security settings to password-protect your critical data
–Power management features to conserve energy when
your Maxtor OneTouch III isn’t being used
– Diagnostic utilities to check the health of your Maxtor
OneTouch III, Turbo Edition
– Customizing the OneTouch button to open a frequently-
used program
– Using Retrospect Express to back up and restore data.
About this Guide
The following symbols and conventions are used in this guide:
Bold Used for menu, command, and keyboard selections you make and
screens you will see.
Italics
Used for emphasis and to identify new terms, which may also be
defined in the Glossary.
Helpful information about a particular topic.
Important information to prevent problems and ensure that you are
successful in using the drive.
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Components
Before installing, review the solution features in Figure 1.
FIGURE 1 SOLUTION FEATURES
1. OneTouch Button
2. Status Light
3. Power Switch
4. Power Connector
5. FireWire 800 Port
6. FireWire 400 Port
7. USB 2.0 Port
FIGURE 2 INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
1. Backup Solution
2. Power Adapter
3. FireWire 800 Cable
4. Quick Start CD
System Requirements
– FireWire 800 requires Mac OS X 10.2.8 or higher and
FireWire 800 (9-pin) equipped computer
– Apple G4 processor or greater
– Mac OS X (10.2.8 or later)
– 128MB RAM (256 recommended) or more as required
by operating system
– Internet connection (for system updates)
– CD-ROM drive
Interface Requirements
– FireWire 800 or FireWire 400 port
– USB 2.0 or 1.1 port
USB 1.1 is slower than USB 2 or FireWire.
Includes:
– EMC
®
Retrospect®
Express HD (Win)
– EMC
®
Retrospect®
Express (Mac)
– Maxtor OneTouch Drivers
– Maxtor OneTouch Manager
– Maxtor OneTouch
User Guide (English)
© 2005 Maxtor Corporation and its Licensors. Maxtor and the stylized
Maxtor logo are registered trademarks, and Maxtor OneTouch is
a trademark, of Maxtor Corporation. EMC and Retrospect are
registered trademarks of EMC Corporation. U.S. patents
5,150,473 and 5,966,730. Other patents pending. Other
trademarks are the property of their respective
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FireWire 400 6-pin to 6-pin
FireWire 400 (1394a) cable.
A FireWire 400 cable is not included with this kit but can be purchased from your local computer store.
Many laptop computers, have a smaller 4-pin FireWire port requiring a special
4-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable. This is not included, but can be purchased from
your local computer store.
USB 2.0 A’ to B’ USB cable.
A USB 2.0 cable is not included with
this kit but can be purchased from
your local computer store.
The ‘A’ connector, typically, plugs into your computer and the ‘B’
connector plugs into your drive. If your computer has a different type of USB connection, you
can purchase the correct type of cable from your local computer store.
‘A’ ‘B ’
Though this model has both USB and FireWire interfaces,
it is only possible to use one interface at a time.
FireWire 800 9-pin to 9-pin
FireWire 800 (1394b) cable.
A FireWire 800 cable is included with this kit.
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Handling Precautions
Please handle your new Maxtor OneTouch III with care!
Follow the precautions listed here or you could damage your
drive and void the product warranty. Review the Maxtor Limited
Warranty for more information.
Follow these precautions to prevent data loss
–
Do not bump, move or drop the drive while in operation.
– Do not remove the interface cable or power cord
without first disconnecting the drive properly through
the operating system.
– Do not set any liquids or drinks on or near the drive.
Liquids will damage the internal electronics.
– Do not open the drive enclosure. This can cause loss of
data and will void the product warranty.
Maxtor Product Support
Maxtor Corporation provides a comprehensive product
support section on its web site, including the latest software
drivers, product specifications, a complete troubleshooting
section, and the Maxtor Knowledge Base.
Maxtor USA Support
Visit www.maxtorkb.com for the following information:
– Search the Hard Drive Knowledge Base
We store all resolved problems and FAQ’s in our
knowledge base. Search by product, category,
keywords, or phrases.
– My Stuff
Login to modify or view your FAQ update
notifications or update your personal profile.
– Most Popular Help Topics
Top five most frequently asked questions.
– Software Download
Download installation and diagnostic programs
for your hard drive or external storage device.
Maxtor Worldwide Support
Visit www.maxtor.com and click worldwide support or
contact us for product support outside of the USA.
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Installing the OneTouch III
NOTE: Please install the Maxtor OneTouch software before
connecting the OneTouch III drive to your computer. You must
first install this software in order to use the OneTouch button
and other OneTouch III features.
Step 1 – Install the Software
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Insert the Maxtor Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
After a few seconds, the Install CD icon will appear on
your desktop.
Double-click this icon to get started
3. Select your language .
4. Double-click Install Retrospect Express .
5. If prompted, enter your Username and Password to
authenticate.
Click Continue .
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6. The License Agreement screen will appear.
After reading the License Agreement, click Accept .
7. The Install Retrospect Express screen will appear.
Maintain the Easy Install and Install Location as their
default settings.
When you are ready, click Install .
8. The Setup Status window will appear briefly.
9. During the installation, you will see the following:
Click OK to add the OneTouch Manager to your Mac’s dock
or click Cancel if you wish not to do so.
10. When finished, you will be notified that the installation
was successful.
Click Restart .
11. After restart, eject the Maxtor Install CD from your
computer.
12. Proceed to Step 2 – Connect the Drive.
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Step 2 – Connect the Drive
The Maxtor OneTouch III connects to your computer using either
a FireWire or USB interface. Make sure you know which interface is available on your computer.
Please install the software BEFORE you connect the drive.
Connecting the Power
1. Plug the round female connector from the power adapter
into the drive’s power connector.
2. Plug the two-pin female connector on the power cord
into the power adapter.
FIGURE 3 CONNECTING THE POWER
3. Plug the standard electrical plug from the power adapter
into your power source.
4. Turn on the Maxtor OneTouch III using the power switch
on the back of the drive. The light on the front of the drive
should illuminate.
Connecting with a FireWire 800 Cable
Do not plug a FireWire cable into the drive when a USB cable is already connected
to the drive. This drive will only operate with one interface at a time.
1. Plug one end of the FireWire cable into an available
FireWire 800 port on your computer or to any other
FireWire 800 device that is connected to your computer.
FIGURE 4 CONNECTING TO A FIREWIRE 800 PORT
2. Plug the other end of the FireWire 800 cable into an
available FireWire 800 port on the back of the drive.
Once connected to your system, the Maxtor OneTouch III
will mount on the desktop.
3. Proceed to Step 3 – Setup the Drive.
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Connecting with a FireWire 400 Cable
Do not plug a FireWire cable into the drive when a USB cable is already connected
to the drive. This drive will only operate with one interface at a time.
1. Plug one end of the FireWire cable into an available
FireWire 400 port on your computer or to any other
FireWire 400 device that is connected to your computer.
FIGURE 5 CONNECTING TO A FIREWIRE 400 PORT
2. Plug the other end of the FireWire 400 cable into the
FireWire 400 port on the back of the drive.
Once connected to your system, the Maxtor OneTouch III
will mount on the desktop.
3. Proceed to Step 3 – Setup the Drive.
Connecting with a USB Cable
Do not plug a USB cable into the drive when a FireWire cable is already connected
to the drive. This drive will only operate with one interface at a time.
The Maxtor OneTouch button, Power management, and OneTouch Settings utility
program are not supported for USB on the Macintosh. You may, however, use your
drive as external storage and utilize the Retrospect software to maintain backup
copies of your files and complete system.
1. Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB
port on your computer.
FIGURE 6 CONNECTING TO A USB PORT
2. Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB port
on the back of the drive.
Once connected to your system, the Maxtor OneTouch III
will mount on the desktop.
3. Proceed to Step 3 – Setup the Drive.
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Step 3 - Setup the Drive
The Maxtor OneTouch III is shipped with a Macintosh File
Structure. No partitioning or format preparation is necessary if
you want the drive to remain as a striped (RAID 0) volume.
NOTE: If you want to configure the OneTouch III, Turbo Edition
with a mirrored (RAID 1) volume, please go to the RAID Settings
section to initially prepare the drive.
Setting Up Bootable Backup with the OneTouch Button
The following steps will provide you with a complete bootable
backup of your Macintosh computer.
NOTE: Bootable backup works with FireWire only.
When finished, you will have a backup of your entire computer,
as well as the ability to start up your computer from your Maxtor
OneTouch III drive.
Before you begin, make sure the Maxtor Install CD is NOT in your
CD-ROM drive.
The bootable backup option requires either using the entire
OneTouch III drive for the backup copy or creating a dedicated
disk partition for the backup copy. If you wish to store any files on
the OneTouch III drive that are not included on the system drive
you plan to copy, they must be stored in another partition on the
OneTouch III drive.
Prepare Your Maxtor OneTouch III
1. Select your system drive in the Finder and select Get Info
from the File menu. Write down its capacity, it is listed
here as “Capacity: xxx.xx GB”. Open the Apple Disk Utility
program (located in the Applications/ Utilities folder)
2. Select your Maxtor OneTouch III drive in the list and click
on the Partition tab.
3. The following step will erase everything that currently exists
on your Maxtor OneTouch III drive. Check your drive carefully
to make sure there are no files on it you wish to keep.
4. Click on the Volume Scheme pull-down menu and select
two partitions .
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5. Select the first partition in this list and type in the capacity
of your system drive (you checked in step #1 above or more
if your OneTouch III’s capacity allows it) to the Size field. In
the Name field, enter the name Bootable Backup .
The remaining space will be allocated to a second
partition that can be used for general storage. Enter the
name Data .
6. When finished, click the Partition button.
7. A warning message will appear. Click the Partition button
when you are ready.
After the partitioning process is completed, Quit the Apple
Disk Utility . You should now see the two partitions as drive
volumes on your Desktop.
Prior to creating a bootable backup, you need to disable
FileVaulting and adjust the Ownership settings for the
OneTouch III drive.
To Disable FileVaulting
1. Open System Preferences . This is usually located in
the System Dock .
The System Preferences window is displayed.
2. Click on Security .
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3. Click the Turn Off FileVaulting button, then quit System
Preferences .
To Adjust Permissions
1. Select the “ Maxtor Bootable Backup ” drive. Then from
the Finder , select File and Get Info .
2. From the drive's Info window, click Ownership &
Permissions .
3. Remove the check from Ignore ownership on this volume .
Type in your password and close the info window.
OneTouch Button Setup
Press the OneTouch button . You will see the following:
Click Register Now .
NOTE: Click Register Later to perform this task at a different
time or click Already Registered if you have done so with a
previous product or have installed this software more than once.
Enter the appropriate information in the form provided.
– If you have an Internet connection, click E-mail
– Click Print to create a hard copy of this form
– Click Register Later if you wish to continue without
registering.
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Once the registration information has been completed, press the
OneTouch button . The Maxtor OneTouch Setup opens.
Click Next .
Step 1: Where do you want to copy from? Select your Macintosh
boot volume (usually called Macintosh HD).
Click Next .
Step 2: What do you want to copy? Click the All Files, bootable
backup copy .
Click Next .
Step 3: Where do you want to put your backup copy? Select the
volume/volumename associated to the OneTouch III .
Click Next .
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A warning will open – recommending a partitioning scheme for
the OneTouch III.
Click Proceed .
A second warning will appear – informing you that the Ignore
Ownership & Permissions needs to be disabled.
Click Proceed .
A congratulations screen is displayed.
Click Finish to close the setup program,
or
Click Start Now to immediately start the backup.
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When finished, you will have a copy of your Mac OS and all
applications and data on the OneTouch III. To boot from your
OneTouch III , access System Preferences - usually located in
the System Dock .
The System Preferences window is displayed.
Click Startup Disk .
The following is displayed:
Select the volume associated with the OneTouch III and click
Restart .
Click Restart once again when asked to confirm your choice. The
system will then reboot.
After restart, you will notice that the system is now booted from
the OneTouch III.
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Using the OneTouch III
Once installed, you can use your new Maxtor OneTouch III in the
same way you use the other drives on your computer. Some of
the basic ways you can use your new drive are:
–Move or copy files or folders from your other drives,
CD-ROMs, or other storage devices.
– Within virtually any application, save files to and open
files from the new drive.
–Store video files, games, spreadsheets, and other
commonly used files.
–Store copies of important files from your desktop or
laptop computer.
In this chapter, you can learn how to use the advanced features
of the Maxtor OneTouch III, including:
– Sync and System Rollback
–Power management features
– Security settings
– Diagnostic utilities
– Customizing the OneTouch button
– Using Retrospect Express to back up and restore data.
Maxtor OneTouch Manager
Your Maxtor OneTouch III includes a utility that allows you to:
– Find out more information about your drive
– Customize your OneTouch button to open a different
application or synchronize folders
– Control power management settings for your drive
– Enable password security to restrict access to your
Maxtor OneTouch III drive
– Run diagnostic tests to troubleshoot potential hardware
problems with your Maxtor OneTouch III drive.
Opening the OneTouch Manager Utility
Click on Maxtor OneTouch Manager located in your dock.
NOTE: If you did not opt for icon placement in your dock during
the installation, go to the Applications folder on your Macintosh
and open the Maxtor OneTouch Manager.
The Maxtor OneTouch Manager window will appear.
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Features
What’s New – click this and you’ll travel to Maxtor’s website
where you can learn more about the OneTouch III’s new features.
Maxtor Support - whoever thought that they could be just one
click away from online technical support? By clicking on the
Maxtor Support button, you will be transported to Maxtor's
Knowledge Base.
Other Features
Drive Information – displays drive volume information, free
space available, serial number and firmware revision of the
drive.
Diagnostics – checks the health of your OneTouch III drive.
Backup – launches Retrospect Express Directory.
Restore – launches Retrospect Express Directory.
Settings – allows you to customize the OneTouch button, tune
performance, and apply password security.
Sync Now – allows you to synchronize folders from your Mac to
the OneTouch III.
Drive Information
This tool displays the selected OneTouch III’s volume
information, free space available, serial number and firmware
revision of the drive.
Click the Information icon.
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You will see the following:
Click Close when finished to return the OneTouch Manager’s
main window.
Diagnostic
If you suspect there may be problems with your Maxtor
OneTouch III drive, you can run the diagnostic test.
Click the Diagnostics button.
The diagnostic test will launch immediately.
A status bar will appear as well as the notification, “The drive is
now being tested.”
When finished, a message will appear indicating “The drive
passed its most recent diagnostic test.”
If the test finds your drive to be defective, it will display a Return
Material Authorization (RMA) diagnostic code you will use to
return your drive for replacement under warranty.
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Backup
This feature launches the Retrospect Express Directory. From
there you can use Retrospect to create Backup and Duplicate
scripts.
Click the Backup button.
This will launch the Retrospect Express Directory.
Click on Backup to create a Backup Script.
Click on Duplicate to create a Duplicate Script.
NOTE: It is recommended that you store all Backup and
Duplicate scripts created to a volume other than that where your
Bootable Backup Copy is stored. Failure to do so may result in
lost data. Please go to Maxtor’s Knowledge Base for more information regarding the creation of Backup and Duplicate scripts.
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Restore
This feature launches the Retrospect Express Directory. From
there you can restore data from Backup and Duplicate scripts
created other than the Bootable Backup Copy created earlier.
Click the Restore button.
This will launch the Retrospect Express Directory.
Click Restore to restore from a backup set’s folder or volumes to
a disk or folder.
NOTE: Please go to Maxtor’s Knowledge Base for more
information regarding the restoration of Backup and Duplicate
scripts.
Disaster Recovery
In the event of disk failure or data corruption, you can restore
your system from your OneTouch III.
Connect the OneTouch III containing the bootable back to your
Mac and apply its power.
Turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold the Option
Key.
A screen will display showing bootable volume available. Click
on the OneTouch III’s bootable backup volume and click the
right arrow. The system will then boot from your external drive.
If prompted, authenticate with your Username and Password.
Click the Automate tab.
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The Scripted Retrospect operations window is displayed.
Click the Scripts button.
The Scripts window appears. Select the Maxtor OneTouch
(Duplicate) script.
Click Edit. A Script window will appear showing the
configuration about the bootable backup script.
Click Source.
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Select your external drive as the Source and click OK.
You will see the following window indicating that the
Source and Destination are the same.
This is temporary and will be corrected in the next step.
Click the Destination button.
You will see the following. Choose the internal drive as the
Destination.
Click OK.
You will be asked to confirm your change.
Click Replace.
Close the Script Window.
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You will be asked to save the changes to your script.
Click Save.
Press the OneTouch button to restore your OS, applications and
data to your internal drive.
Once the Restore process is complete, use Apple System
Preferences to change your Startup Disk to boot from the
internal disk.
NOTE: After returning to the internal drive as the boot disk,
access Retrospect Express and edit the Maxtor OneTouch script.
Change the Source to the Internal Disk and the Destination to
the OneTouch III.
Settings
Click on the Settings button.
You will see the following:
The Settings tool allows you customize the OneTouch button,
tune performance, and apply password security to your OneTouch III.
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OneTouch Button
By default, pressing the OneTouch button will launch Retrospect
to perform your Backup (e.g. Bootable Backup Copy) to the OneTouch III. However, you can customize the OneTouch button so
that it will open an application or file of your choice or synchronize data between folders configured through the Sync feature.
To Synchronize Folders with the Touch of a Button:
NOTE: This option will only work if you have already setup the
Sync feature.
Click the Synchronize button.
Close the OneTouch Manager.
Press the OneTouch button. Your selected folders will
automatically synchronize from your internal drive to the
OneTouch III.
To Open an Application
1. Click on the Open button.
2. Browse your Mac and select the application you wish to
associate with the OneTouch button. In this example,
Calculator was chosen.
Click Set Action.
You will see the following:
Close the OneTouch Manager.
Press the OneTouch button and your selected application
will open.
To return to default settings:
Click the Backup button.
Close the OneTouch Manager.
Press the OneTouch button. Your Maxtor OneTouch script
will launch.
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Security
You can set a password for your Maxtor OneTouch III 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 or the answer to your secret question, which you set up
when you create your password, in order to use your drive.
If you have forgotten your password, you can attempt to re-enter
it or to recover it, by answering your secret question. You are
allowed 5 attempts before you must turn off your drive and turn
it back on, 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. You will see the following:
2. Enter and re-enter a Password.
Your password must contain at least six characters and
one digit.
For further security, 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 re-enter an answer to the question.
5. Click Set Password or Set Password and Q/A, if you chose
a secret question and answer.
You will return to the original security screen. Close the
Maxtor OneTouch Manager.
Upon system restart with the OneTouch III connected/
powered on,
or
If the OneTouch III is power cycled. You will be prompted
to authenticate. Type in your password for the OneTouch
III or in the example below (if applied), type in the answer
to the question to unlock the drive.
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