MAXTOR ONETOUCH
MINI EDITION FOR WINDOWS® VISTA
User’s Guide
™
III
MAXTOR ONETOUCH III MINI EDITION
Contents
Windows Installation
Introduction
About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Included in Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Maxtor Product Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installing the OneTouch III Mini Edition
Step 1 - Connect the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Step 2 - Install the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Step 3 - Setup the Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the OneTouch III Mini Edition
Maxtor EasyManage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maxtor OneTouch Settings Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Customizing the OneTouch Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Unlock Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Erase Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Backup File Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Automatic Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Rollback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Maxtor Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
OneTouch III Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Storing Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting and Disconnecting the OneTouch III Mini Edition . . . . . . . . . 25
Naming Your OneTouch III Mini Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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WINDOWS VISTA USER’S GUIDE
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting a Maxtor product.
The new Maxtor OneTouch
storage solution with Maxtor DriveLock™ to protect the contents of your drive
in case of loss or unauthorized use.
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 OneTouch III
Mini Edition.
The OneTouch III Mini Edition features:
– USB bus-powered storage solution
– Maxtor OneTouch™ button - the simple way to backup your files
– Maxtor DriveLock™ security feature password-protects the contents
of your drive in case of loss or unauthorized use
– Simple Maxtor user interface for backup scheduling and security.
Maxtor EasyManage software features include:
– Maxtor Encryption to encrypt your sensitive data
– Diagnostic utilities to check the health of your OneTouch III Mini Edition
TM
III Mini Edition provides a simple backup and
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.
Components
Before installing, review the solution features in Figure 1.
FIGURE 1
1. OneTouch Button
2. Status Light
3. Mini USB 2.0 Port
4. Optional Power Supply Port
SOLUTION FEATURES
– Customizing the OneTouch button to open frequently-used programs
– Using Maxtor Backup to back up and restore data.
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FIGURE 2
1. Backup Solution
2. USB Y-Cable
INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
System Requirements
– Windows® Vista, 2000 Professional, XP Professional, or
XP Home Edition
–1 Ghz 32-bit (x86) processor
– 512MB RAM or more as required by the operating system
–Two (2) available USB 2.0 interface ports
– Internet connection (for system updates)
Handling Precautions
Please handle your new OneTouch III Mini Edition with care! Follow the
precautions listed here or you could damage your drive and void the product
warranty. Review the Seagate
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 optional 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
Seagate Technology provides a comprehensive product support section on
its web site, including the latest software drivers, product specifications, a
complete troubleshooting section, and the Seagate Knowledge Base.
Maxtor USA Support
Visit
www.seagate.com
–
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.
for the following information:
Seagate Global Customer Support
Visit
www.seagate.com
support outside of the USA.
and click
Support
or
Contact Us
for product
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Installing the OneTouch III Mini Edition
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Step 1 – Connect the Drive
1. Plug the Power + Data connector into an available USB port on
your system.
2. Plug the Power Only connector into an available USB port on
your system.
3. Connect the Type "B" connector to the OneTouch III Mini Edition Drive.
Note:
If your computer does not supply enough power to the OneTouch
III Mini Edition through the red connector, plug in the unused black
connector on the ‘Y’ cable to another USB port on your computer (or a
powered USB hub).
If both ports fail to supply enough power to the drive, an optional power
supply should be purchased from Maxtor at www.maxstore.com
FIGURE 3
CONNECTING THE ONETOUCH III MINI EDITION
Small
Connector
Step 2 – Install the Software
Important:
program located on the OneTouch III Mini Edition to another location.
If you opt not to create a copy of this program or if your copy becomes
corrupt, you can download the program from Seagate’s website at
www.seagate.com
The installation software is located on the OneTouch III Mini Edition.
The following steps will guide you through the installation procedure.
1. After connecting the OneTouch III Mini to your computer, the AutoPlay
2. A User Account Control window for the DemoShield Multi-CD Launch
Seagate suggests that you copy the software installation
.
window opens. Click
Note:
In the event that the AutoPlay window does not open, click
Computer
OneTouch III Mini. Then double-click
Launch.exe
needs permission to continue. Click
. Browse to and select the drive letter associated with the
).
Run Launch.exe
.
Launch
Continue
(this may appear as
.
Start
Connector
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Black
Red
Connector
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3. From the Menu, select your
The Main Menu opens.
4. Click
Install Software
.
Language
(e.g. English).
5. From the Welcome Screen, click
6. Review the
License Agreement
Next
.
and click
Yes
to continue.
The InstallShield Wizard for the OneTouch III Setup loads.
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7. The Choose destination Location window opens. Either maintain the
default location
location to install the software.
Click
Next
Software installs to your system.
8. The InstallShield Window Complete window opens.
as provided or click
. The Setup Status window opens as the OneTouch III
Browse
to choose a different
9. From the Welcome Screen, click
10. Review the
License Agreement
Next
.
and click
Yes
to continue.
Click
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Finish
. The InstallShield Wizard for Maxtor Encryption loads.
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11. The Choose destination Location window opens. Either maintain the
default location
location to install the software.
Click
Next
Software installs to your system.
12. The InstallShield Window Complete window opens.
as provided or click
. The Setup Status window opens as the Maxtor Encryption
Browse
to choose a different
14. From the Welcome Screen, click
15. Review the License Agreement and click
Next
.
Ye s
to proceed.
13. Click
Finish
. The InstallShield Wizard for Maxtor Backup loads.
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16. The Choose destination Location window opens. Either maintain the
default location
location to install the software.
Click
Next
Software installs to your system.
as provided or click
. The Setup Status window opens as the Maxtor Backup
Browse
to choose a different
17. The InstallShield Window Complete window opens. Click
your computer or click No to restart your computer later.
Click
Finish
.
Note:
You must restart your system to fully use the OneTouch III software.
Yes
to restart
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Step 3 - Setup the Drive
Your new OneTouch III Mini Edition will appear in the same way as your
other drives, with a letter assigned to it by the operating system. The
assigned letter will vary depending upon the number of other drives
connected to your computer.
1. Press the
Backup: Settings Step 1 of 2.
2.
Select
3. The Backup: Settings Step 2 of 2 windows opens. Check which
you want your folders to be backed up and enter the
want you your backup to start. Click
4. The
To launch your first backup, click
You can now back up your computer:
–Perform a backup at any time by pressing the OneTouch button, or
– Right-click on the Maxtor icon in the System Tray and select Back up
now, or
OneTouch button
the
folders
you wish
Back Up Files to My Maxtor OneTouch
. Maxtor EasyManage launches into the
to back up
. Click
Finish
Back Up Now
Next
.
time
that you
.
screen is displayed.
.
days
– Allow Maxtor Backup to automatically run at the next scheduled
backup time.
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Using the OneTouch III Mini Edition
Once installed, you can use your new OneTouch III Mini Edition 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, spreadsheets, and other commonly used files.
–Store copies of important files from your desktop or laptop computer.
In this section, you can learn how to use the advanced features of the
Maxtor OneTouch III Mini Edition, including:
– Using Maxtor EasyManage to back up and restore your data
– Customizing the OneTouch button
– Sync and system rollback
– Security settings.
Maxtor EasyManage
You can access the EasyManage software by double-clicking
on its desktop shortcut.
Note:
Windows Vista will prompt you with a User Account
Control window asking for your permission to proceed.
Click
Continue
This launches the EasyManage software.
Note:
Serial number entries will be populated with your OneTouch III Mini
Edition’s drive information.
.
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Other Options
What’s New
where you can find out all about the OneTouch III Mini Edition’s new
features.
Maxtor Support
from online technical support? By clicking on the Maxtor Support button,
you will be transported to Seagate's Knowledge Base.
– Click this and you’ll travel to Maxtor Solution's website
- whoever thought that they could be just one click away
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Maxtor OneTouch Settings Utilities
The
Settings Utilities
down times, set password level security, and customize your OneTouch
button. Press the
contains many features that allow you to adjust and
Settings
button to access these utilities.
Customizing the OneTouch Button
This feature allows you to change the way that the OneTouch button
responds when you press it. By default, the OneTouch Settings, Backup
Now: Step 1 of 2 launches when you press the OneTouch button.
To Customize Your OneTouch Settings
1. Click the
OneTouch
2. Click the
Settings
menu.
Customize OneTouch
button. This will open the
Settings for My Maxtor
button.
You can also customize the OneTouch button so that when pressed, you
will launch the Maxtor Sync program. To do this:
1. Click the
OneTouch
2. Click the
Note that the Maxtor OneTouch button is set by default to launch a
backup.
3. To associate the button so that it launches an application, click the
Synchronize folders using Sync
4. You will be notified that the OneTouch button settings have been
customized. Click OK.
Settings
menu.
Customize OneTouch
button. This will open the
Settings for My Maxtor
button.
button, then click
Apply
.
Note that the Maxtor OneTouch button is set by default to launch a
backup.
3. To associate the button so that it launches an application, click the
Application
4.
Browse
associate
5. After the name of the application has populated the
Apply
6. You will be notified that the OneTouch button settings have been
customized. Click OK.
button then click
your PC and
with the OneTouch button.
.
select an application
Browse
.
that you would like to
Browse
field, click
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Security Settings
This feature allows you to password protect your OneTouch III Mini Edition
in the event that this drive is lost/stolen, no one will be able to access its
data unless they provide either the password or if added, the answer that
you provided to a secret question.
Set Password
1. Click the
OneTouch
2. Click the
3. In the fields provided, enter a
The password must be at least six or more characters in length and
include at least one digit (for example “abcdef” would not be a valid
password; “abcde1” would be a valid password).
Settings
menu.
Adjust Security Setting
button. This will open the
password
button.
Settings for My Maxtor
and
re-enter
your
password
Optional but Recommended
You can also provide an answer to a secret question to better protect you
in the advent that your password gets lost/stolen.
4. Click the
5. Enter the
secret question. Click
6. You'll be notified that a password has been set on the OneTouch III
Mini Edition. Click OK.
7. From now on, every time you restart your PC and the OneTouch III Mini
Edition is attached, or when you turn off your drive and turn it back on,
you will be prompted to enter your password.
Type in your
Choose a Question
Answer
to the secret question and re-type the
Apply
password
and click OK,
drop-down menu and select a
Answer
and
Confirm
.
question
to the
.
or
Click the
Click OK and your OneTouch III Mini Edition will be accessible.
.
Secret
button and enter the
Secret Answer
to the
Question
.
Click
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Apply
if you wish to just set a password.
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Change Password
1. Click the
OneTouch menu.
2. Click the
3. You will see the following.
Click
4. Enter your current
Click
the
5. Create a new password following steps 3 - 7 in Set Password.
Settings
Adjust Security Setting
Change Password
Next
, or click the
Question
button. This will open the Settings for My Maxtor
Password
. Then click
.
or click on the
Secret
Next
.
button.
Secret
button and enter the
button.
Secret Answer
to
Disable Security
1. Click the
OneTouch
2. Click the
3. You will see the following.
Click
4. You will be prompted to enter your
Click OK, or click the
Then click OK.
5. You will be informed that security has been disabled on your OneTouch
III Mini Edition. Click OK.
Settings
menu.
Adjust Security Setting
Disable Security
button. This will open the
.
Secret
button.
password
button and
Settings for My Maxtor
.
answer the secret question
.
You can always re-create a password on the OneTouch III Mini Edition.
To do this, refer to the Set Password procedure.
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Unlock Drive
Though not widely used, the Unlock Drive feature can be accessed without
having to turn off you OneTouch III Mini Edition or restarting your
computer. To use this option:
1. Click the
OneTouch
2. Click the
OneTouch
3. You will be prompted to enter your password.
Click OK, or click the
then click OK.
4. You will be informed that your OneTouch III Mini Edition has been
unlocked. Click OK.
Settings
menu.
Adjust Security Setting
.
button. This will open the
Secret
button and
Settings for My Maxtor
button and click
answer the secret question
Unlock Maxtor
,
Erase Drive
If you have forgotten your password, you can attempt to re-enter it or to
recover it, by answering a question that you setup originally when you
created your password. You are allowed 5 attempts before you must turn off
your drive and 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.
1. Click the
OneTouch
2. Click the
3. You will see the following.
Click
Settings
menu.
Adjust Security Setting
Erase Maxtor OneTouch
button. This will open the
Settings for My Maxtor
button.
.
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Warning:
The Erase Drive feature is data destructive!
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4. Click
5. When finished, you will be notified that the drive is erased. Click OK.
6. Remove then reconnect the USB connector on your OneTouch III Mini
Confirm
Note:
This process can take up to 1 hour to complete.
Edition. Upon doing so, you will be prompted to Format the drive.
to proceed, then click
Yes
to start the
Erase
process.
Backup
While setting up the OneTouch III Mini Edition, you learned how to
configure a backup using the Maxtor Backup Utility. In this section, we will
look at other features of this program.
To Edit Backup Settings
1. From the EasyManage’s main window, click the
2. Click
Edit My Backup Settings
Step 1 of 2:
back up (see Steps 1 of 2 and 2 of 2 above)
Step 2 of 2:
not wish the backup to run; change the time that you wish the backup
to run.
Select and/or deselect the files/folders that you wish to
Click on the checkboxes to deselect the days that you do
.
Backup
button.
3. Click
Finish
. You will be returned to the
Backup Settings
window.
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Automatic Backups
By default, the Backup feature will perform a backup of your selected files
at 10:00 pm daily, or at the time and on the days that you selected when
you edited the backup schedule.
To Disable (Turn Off) Scheduled Backups
1. From the EasyManage’s main window, click on the
2. Click the
Note:
backups manually:
By
OneTouch button, or
By launching the
To Re-enable (Turn On) Scheduled Backups
To Edit Backup Settings
1. From the EasyManage’s main window, click the
2. Click the
Off
button to turn off scheduled backups.
If Automatic Backups is turned
pressing the OneTouch button
Maxtor EasyManage ➔ Backup ➔ Back Up Now
On
button to return to scheduled backups.
Off
, you will be able to launch
– provided it is customized to the
Backup
Backup
button.
.
button.
Backup File Management
This option will do the following:
– Edit the number of historical file versions saved to your OneTouch III
Mini Edition,
– Delete historical versions from your OneTouch III Mini Edition and
–Clean up deleted files.
1. From the EasyManage’s main window, click on the
2. Click
Edit Historical Versions
When you back up your files, you have the option to store previous, or
“historical,” versions of each file. You can then restore any historical
version based on the date when it was backed up. By default, EasyManage
will save five (5) historical file versions of each revised file stored to the
OneTouch III Mini Edition.
1. To change this setting, click
2. Select the number of historical file versions you wish to save to you
3. Click
Delete Historical Versions
Deletes all but the most current version of each file in your “My Backup”
folder. This can help create extra storage space if you have numerous
backup files.
Backup File Management
backup this can be a number between 1-10.
Save
. You will return to the
.
Edit
and select the
Backup File Management
Backup
drop-down
button.
menu.
menu.
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1. Click
2. Click OK to return to the
Sync Backup to Computer
Deletes files in your “My Backup” folder if they no longer exist on your
computer. This can also help create extra storage space.
1. Click
2. Click OK to return to the
Delete
, then click
OneTouch III Mini Edition.
Clean Up
and
Ye s
to delete files from the OneTouch III Mini Edition.
Yes
to delete historical versions from the
Backup File Management
Backup File Management
menu.
menu.
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Restore
The EasyManage’s Restore option provides you with a simple way to
restore files and folders back to your PC in the event of data corruption or
system failure.
1. From the EasyManage’s main window, click on the
This will launch the
window. You have two options:
Restore a Previous File Version (default option)
allows you to restore an individual historical version of a file, based on
the date it was backed up. By default, 5 historical versions of each file
are stored.
Restore a Backup
from
or
Restore Most Recent Files and Folders
“My Backup” folder on your OneTouch III Mini Edition, and allow you to
restore multiple files and folders by clicking and dragging them to
wherever you want to put them.
To Restore a Previous File Version
1. Click on
Restore Files
appear in the left.
2. Select a
populated, use the scroll bar to
you want to restore the file to.
Restore historical versions of individual backed-up files
window will appear. All backed up files/folders will
File column
. This process may take awhile to populate. Once
- Choosing this option will open the
Select a Version
Restore
My Maxtor OneTouch
- Choosing this option
of the file and where
button.
. The
To Restore to the Original (default) Folder
1. Click the
your computer.
2. Click
file is then copied to your computer from the OneTouch III Mini Edition.
Original
Restore
button. This restores a file to its original folder on
. If prompted, click
Replace
. The Historic Version of the
or
To Restore to the
following folder:
Temporary Folder
- Restores file to the
C:\Users\YourUserName\Document\Maxtor_Restore – for
Windows Vista
or
C:\Documents and
Settings\YourUserName\MyDocuments\Maxtor_Restore – for
Windows XP/2000
Note:
“YourUserName” is your Account Name.
Click the
selected file will be copied to the specified folder on your computer.
Temporary
button, then click
Restore
. At this point, the
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To Restore Most Recent Files and Folders:
1. Click the Restore most recent files and folders button. This will launch
a window showing the root directory structure of the Maxtor backup
folder on the OneTouch III Mini Edition.
2. Browse the directory and locate files/folders you wish to restore.
To restore files, simply drag and drop (cut/copy and paste) files/folders
from the OneTouch III to your computer.
Sync
You may select one or more folders on your computer to sync to your
OneTouch. Whenever a file changes in one of the folders on your
computer, it can be automatically copied to an identical folder on your
OneTouch. You may select folders on one local disk (C: or D: for example)
and any folders within your My Documents folder. You can sync folders
between multiple computers. This makes it convenient for you to move
files between a computer at work and a computer at home.
1. Click the Sync button and click Set Folders. Check the folders that you
wish to sync between your PC and the OneTouch III Mini Edition.
2. Click Apply, then click Sync Now. Your selected folders will then
synchronize to the OneTouch III Mini Edition.
To Edit Sync Settings
1. Click the Sync button and then click on Edit My Sync Settings. Select
folders that you wish to Sync with your OneTouch III Mini Edition.
2. Click Apply.
Checking the Status of your Sync
1. Click the Sync button, then click Sync Status. The status of your last
Sync will display.
2. Click OK.
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Automatic Sync
The Automatic Sync feature can be turned on or off. By default, this setting
is On.
To Turn Automatic Sync Off
1. Click the Sync button. Click the Off button in the upper, right corner of the
Sync screen. Automatic Sync is now Off.
Note: If Automatic Sync is turned Off, you can launch Sync manually:
By pressing the OneTouch button – if Sync is customized to the
OneTouch button, or
By launching the Maxtor EasyManage ➔ Sync ➔ Sync Now.
To Turn Automatic Sync On
1. Click the On button located in the upper right corner of the Sync screen.
Automatic Sync is now On.
To Sync Files Between Multiple PCs
1. Sync your files from your original computer to your OneTouch.
2. Disconnect your OneTouch III Mini Edition.
3. Connect your OneTouch III Mini Edition to the destination computer. The
Sync Settings screen will appear.
4. Select the local disk on the destination computer to store the
synchronized folders from your OneTouch III Mini Edition.
Every time you move your OneTouch III Mini Edition between computers,
Sync will automatically compare the folders on your OneTouch III Mini
Edition to the ones on your computer to look for files that have changed.
If any files have changed, it will ask you if you would like to replace the
older files with their newer versions.
To Manually Sync Folders
There are two ways to do this:
Using the Sync screen
1. Click the Sync button, then click Sync Now.
or
Rollback
1. Click the Rollback button.
You can use rollback to undo changes to your computer and restore its
software and settings to a previous state, based on a date in the past
called a “Restore Point.” Think of a restore point as a snapshot of your
system.
It's good to create a restore point if you are about to make a major change
to your system, like installing new software or making major changes to
your computer's settings.
Rolling your computer back to a previous restore point will not cause
you to lose any of your current work, like documents, email or web
browser bookmarks.
Set Automatic Restore Points
1. Click Set automatic restore points.
2. Select an Automatic Restore Point Interval (by default the interval is 24
hours). Move the slider to select the amount of disk space used on the
OneTouch III Mini Edition for available restore points (by default, the
value is 12%).
3. Click Apply.
Note: Decreasing the percentage of disk space used may reduce the
number of available restore points.
Creating a Restore Point
You may either create a restore point manually or set a regular time for a
restore point to be created automatically. To manually create a restore
point:
1. From EasyManage, click the Rollback button.
2. Click Create a restore point of my current system. The Rollback: Create
Restore Point window is displayed. In the field provided, enter a name
for your restore point.
3. Click Create. A window displays that the Creation of your restore point
is in progress. When finished, you will be notified that the restore point
has been created.
2. Press the OneTouch button.
4. Click OK to return to the Rollback menu.
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Rolling Back Your System
You may select a date in the past and a restore point to restore.
1. From EasyManage, click the Rollback button.
2. Click Restore my computer to a previous state. Select a date and a
restore point.
3. Click Next. A Rollback screen will display the selected restore point.
Note: Save all files and close all open programs (other than from
EasyManage) before continuing.
4. Click Restore. During the rollback process, your computer will shut
down. When your computer reboots, the rollback will be complete.
Undoing a System Rollback
If, after you roll back your system, you decide that you want to go back to
your previous system state, you may undo the rollback you just completed.
1. From EasyManage, click on the Rollback button.
2. Click Undo my last system rollback system restore. A Rollback: Undo
screen will display.
Note: Save all files and close all open programs (other than from
EasyManage) before continuing.
3. Click Undo.
During the rollback-undo process, your computer will shut down. When
your computer reboots, the rollback will be complete and your system
will return to its previous state prior to your last rollback.
Maxtor Encryption
What is Encryption?
Encryption modifies a file, using a secret code, so that it is unreadable until
you unlock (or decrypt) it by entering a special password.
Encryption is the easiest way to prevent other people from opening your
confidential files. You can encrypt a file directly from your desktop or from
an Explorer window; you don’t have to open the EasyManage software in
order to use this feature.
Maxtor Encryption Characteristics
– The encryption feature is not physically part of the EasyManage
application. Instead, it’s accessed through a right-click, dropdown
menu.
– Encryption works only at the file level. You cannot encrypt folders, nor
can you encrypt multiple files at one time. However, you can put
multiple files and even folders into a compressed file and then encrypt
the compressed file.
– When you encrypt a file, a second version of the file that’s unreadable
without being decrypted is produced in the location containing the
original file. To complete the encryption process, you must delete the
original, unencrypted file.
– When you decrypt a file, an unencrypted version is produced in the
location containing the encrypted version. This version can now be
opened and edited and then encrypted again.
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Creating a Password
An encryption password must meet these requirements:
1. It must contain between 12 and 64 characters.
2. It must contain both letters and numbers.
3. It can contain any printable characters, including spaces.
If you try to enter a password that does not meet these criteria, a window
opens to remind you:
Note: A forgotten encryption password cannot be recovered. Make sure to
choose a password that is easily remembered or record and store the
password in a safe place.
To Encrypt a File
1. Right-click on a file you wish to encrypt. From the dropdown menu,
select Encrypt.
The Maxtor Encryption Window opens.
2. Enter a password for your file.
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3. In the Confirm Password box, re-enter your password.
4. Click OK.
Note: If you’ve already encrypted this file before, the previously
encrypted version remains on your computer. You are asked for
permission to replace the existing version with this more current
version. Click Yes to confirm replacement.
At this point, The Encryption window briefly displays the progress of the
encryption.
When the window closes, an encrypted version of the file appears. To
maintain security, delete the original, unencrypted version of the file.
To Decrypt a File
1. Double-click the encrypted file
or
Right-click on the file and select Decrypt from the dropdown menu:
The Maxtor Decryption Window opens.
2. Enter the password for the encrypted file.
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3. Click OK.
Note: If an unencrypted file with the same name exists in the location
to which you are decrypting, you’re asked for permission to replace
the existing version with this more current version. Click Yes to
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At this point, the Maxtor Encryption decrypts the file. A decrypted version
of the file appears in the same location as the encrypted version, which
remains on your computer.
After editing the decrypted file, you can once again encrypt it.
Using Drag and Drop to Encrypt
To encrypt a file as you’re dragging it to a location on your computer:
1. Right-click on the unencrypted file and drag it to the desired location.
As you drop the file in its new location, a Drag-and-Drop Encryption
menu pops up.
2. Select Encrypt. The Maxtor Encryption window opens:
4. In the Confirm Password box, re-enter your password.
Note: If you’ve already encrypted a file before to this location with the
same filename, the previously encrypted version remains on your
computer. You are asked for permission to replace the existing version
with this more current version. Click Ye s to confirm replacement.
At this point, The Encryption window displays the progress of the
encryption. When the window closes, an encrypted version of the file
appears in the new location. To maintain security, delete the unencrypted
version of the file from its original location.
Using Drag and Drop to Decrypt
To decrypt a file as you’re dragging it to a location on your computer:
1. Right-click on the encrypted file and drag it to the desired location.
As you drop the file in its new location, Drag-and-Drop Decryption
menu pops up.
2. Select Decrypt. The Maxtor Decryption window opens:
3. Enter a password for your file.
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3. Enter your password and click OK.
Note: If an unencrypted file with the same name exists in the location
to which you are decrypting, you’re asked for permission to replace
the existing version with this more current version:
Click Yes to confirm replacement.
A decrypted version of the file will appear in the new location.
After editing the decrypted file, you can once again encrypt it.
OneTouch Status Icons
The OneTouch Status Icon(s) are located in the Windows System Tray –
located near the clock on your desktop.
The status icon can do the following
– Report OneTouch III Mini Edition connection and or the status of the
last backup
– Be used for accessing certain EasyManage features
ONETOUCH STATUS ICONS
Icon Meaning
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
OneTouch III Mini Edition is connected
but setting is not initialized.
Last backup completed successfully.
Backup is in progress.
Last backup failed.
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Using the status icon to access EasyManage features
1. Click the Status Icon. You will see the following menu:
Let’s take a look at these options.
Backup Now
When selected, you will start an immediate backup of files/folders
selected through the EasyManage’s Backup feature.
2. Click Backup Now. When complete, click OK to close the window.
Backup Status
When selected, this will open a text based report of your backup history.
1. Click Backup Status.
2. Click Open to launch a text file showing the history of your system
backups. When finished, save the text file to your system. It may be
handy if future troubleshooting is required.
Backup Settings
When selected, this will open the EasyManage’s Backup feature to the Back
Up Files to My Maxtor OneTouch menu. Click Backup Settings.
From this window, you can:
– Edit Backup Settings
– Manage File Backups
– Launch an immediate File Backup
–Toggle Automatic Backups
Restore
When selected, this will open the EasyManage’s Restore feature to the
Restore a Backup from My Maxtor OneTouch menu.
Click Restore. From this window, you can:
– Restore historical versions of individual backed-up files
– Restore most recent files and folders
OneTouch III Settings
When selected, this option will launch the Settings for My Maxtor
OneTouch menu.
Click OneTouch III Settings. From this menu, you can:
– Customize the OneTouch button
– Set Password Security
Exit
When selected, this option will exit the OneTouch Status and remove
the Status icon from the System Tray.
1. Click Exit.
2. Click Yes to close the OneTouch Status.
The Status icon is removed from the System Tray and the OneTouch
Status utility is closed.
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How to Re-launch OneTouch Status
The Maxtor OneTouch Status will automatically launch upon system
restart. However, you can manually launch it without having to reboot
your PC. To do this, click Start ➔ Programs ➔ Maxtor ➔ OneTouch Status
➔ OneTouch Status icon.
Important Note: For users of the Maxtor Shared Storage Plus
Quick Start Software
Both the EasyManage and the Quick Start software packages utilize the
same status icons. If you have both software packages installed, your
menu will look similar to the following:
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 from your Maxtor OneTouch III
Mini Edition.
Connecting and Disconnecting the OneTouch III Mini Edition
The USB interface allows you to hot swap your Maxtor OneTouch III Mini
Edition; that is, connect and disconnect the drive while the computer and
your drive are turned on.
To Disconnect the OneTouch III Mini Edition from Your Computer
1. Double-click the Windows Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in your
system icon tray. A list of device choices appears.
2. Select your OneTouch III Mini Edition and follow the onscreen directions to eject the drive. The system will display a
message saying that you can safely remove the drive.
3. Disconnect your OneTouch III Mini Edition from your
computer. Your system may not allow you to disconnect the drive. In
this case, you may need to close all open applications and documents
or shut down your system completely to disconnect the drive safely.
Warning: Removing the OneTouch III Mini Edition from your computer
without disconnecting it properly through the operating system can
result in lost or damaged files.
Naming Your OneTouch III Mini Edition
Your untitled OneTouch III Mini Edition appears in the same way as your
other drives, with a new drive letter assigned by the operating system.
The assigned letter will vary depending upon the number of other drives
connected to your computer. Make a note of this drive letter. Its a good
idea to name your new drive so it’s easy to identify later when you use it
for backing up your files.
1. Open the My Computer icon.
2. Right-click your Maxtor OneTouch III Mini Edition icon and select
Properties. The Properties window will open.
3. In the Label section at the top of the window, enter a name.
For example: “Maxtor.”
To Connect the OneTouch III Mini Edition to Your Computer
1. Plug the Power + Data connector into an available USB port on your
system.
2. Plug the Power Only connector into an available USB port on your
system.
3. Connect the Type “B” connector to the OneTouch III Mini Edition.
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