Maxtor Maxtor OneTouch 4 Betriebsanweisung

Maxtor OneTouch IV 7The information popup confirms the drive’s status and identifies the drive letter.The color of the system tray icon conveys this i

Maxtor OneTouch IV 97Step 6: Click Yes to proceed with the disk erasure.The Erasing window informs you of the progress of the erasure.Figure 21: E

Maxtor OneTouch IV 98The erasure can take several hours depending upon the size of your drive.The Erase Maxtor OneTouch window informs you when the On

Maxtor OneTouch IV 99Step 7: Click OK.Step 8: Turn your OneTouch drive off and back on.Your OneTouch drive is now ready to be used again.Using Maxto

Maxtor OneTouch IV 100newly-encrypted version. For total security, you should delete the unencrypted version from your computer.If you leave an unencr

Maxtor OneTouch IV 101Step 3: Enter and re-enter a password that will open your encrypted folder.Your password must contain at least six characters,

Maxtor OneTouch IV 102Your encrypted folder opens:Step 6: Drag files and folders into your encrypted folder as you would into any folder:Step 7: Del

Maxtor OneTouch IV 103Managing an Encrypted FolderYou can move files and folders from your encrypted folder to another location on your computer or de

Maxtor OneTouch IV 104Changing Your Encryption PasswordTo change your Encryption password,Step 1: Click Security in the Command panel. The Security w

Maxtor OneTouch IV 105Step 2: Click Maxtor Encryption.The Manage Maxtor Encryption window opens:Figure 31: Security

Maxtor OneTouch IV 106Step 3: Click Change Password.The first of two Change Maxtor Encryption Password windows opens:Figure 32: Manage Maxtor Encr

Maxtor OneTouch IV 8Restoring the System Tray IconIf you select Exit from the System Tray menu, the Maxtor icon disappears from the System Tray. To re

Maxtor OneTouch IV 107Step 4: Enter your current Encryption password and click Next.The second Change Maxtor Encryption Password window opens:Figure

Maxtor OneTouch IV 108Step 5: Enter and re-enter a new password and click Change.A Change Maxtor Encryption Password confirmation window opens:Step 6

Maxtor OneTouch IV 109Deleting an Encrypted FolderWarning: When you delete an encrypted folder, you also delete the data stored in it. To retain your

Maxtor OneTouch IV 110Step 3: Click Delete Encrypted Folder.The Delete Encrypted Folder window opens:Figure 37: Manage Maxtor Encryption

Maxtor OneTouch IV 111Step 4: Click Open Encrypted Folder, decrypt and save files and folders stored in the encrypted folder, and close the encrypted

Maxtor OneTouch IV 112Step 6: Click Delete.A Delete Encrypted Folder confirmation window opens:Step 7: Click OK.Figure 39: Delete Encrypted Folde

Maxtor OneTouch IV 113Opening an Encrypted FolderTo open an encrypted folder,Step 1: Click Security in the Command panel. The Security window opens:S

Maxtor OneTouch IV 114Step 3: Click Open Encrypted Folder.The Unlock Folder window opens:Step 4: Enter your password and click OK.Your encrypted fol

Maxtor OneTouch IV 115Decrypting Files and FoldersTo decrypt files or folders and move them out of your encrypted folder,Step 1: Select the items to

Maxtor OneTouch IV 116Step 2: Select a destination and click Decrypt.Decrypted copies of the items are placed in the selected location.The encrypted

Maxtor OneTouch IV 9Managing Your DrivesThe My Drives window provides a central point from which to manage your Maxtor OneTouch™ devices. It displays

Maxtor OneTouch IV 117A Delete warning window opens:Step 2: Click Yes.The selected items are deleted from the encrypted folder.Note: Files can also b

Maxtor OneTouch IV 118Restoring Your System With SafetyDrill™SafetyDrill™ allows you to save copies on your OneTouch drive of all partitions on your P

Maxtor OneTouch IV 119Step 2: Click Create SafetyDrill Copy Now.A Creating SafetyDrill Copy window informs you of the progress of the copy:Step 3: W

Maxtor OneTouch IV 120Setting Up SafetyDrill Copy ParametersSafetyDrill copies are not created automatically; you must click Create SafetyDrill Copy N

Maxtor OneTouch IV 121Step 2: Check Remind me to create a copy every days and fill in the number of days to set up a reminder.When the allotted num

Maxtor OneTouch IV 122Step 4: Enter a name for your SafetyDrill copies so you can distinguish them from SafetyDrill copies of other computer hard dri

Maxtor OneTouch IV 123Step 3: Select Never Delete for copies you don’t want overwritten. Step 4: Click Apply to save your selections and return to t

Maxtor OneTouch IV 124The Maxtor SafetyDrill Startup Options window opens:Step 5: Use the arrow keys to make sure Maxtor SafetyDrill Recovery [CD] is

Maxtor OneTouch IV 125Step 7: In the Maxtor SafetyDrill Restore window,(a) Select a language.(b) Select a SafetyDrill copy to restore.(c) Use the dat

Maxtor OneTouch IV 126Step 8: Click OK.After the system has been restored, a window confirms a successful restore:Step 9: Click OK.Your computer shu

Maxtor OneTouch IV 10Customizing the OneTouch ButtonYou can customize your OneTouch button, located on the front of your drive, so that your OneTouch

Maxtor OneTouch IV 127Frequently Asked QuestionsThese are common, frequently asked questions about the OneTouch 4. For further information, refer to t

Maxtor OneTouch IV 128computers. (SafetyDrill is not available on the Macintosh.) OneTouch 4 users can use a third-party or Operating System (Vista Bu

Maxtor OneTouch IV 129How you disconnect your OneTouch 4 from your system depends on your Operating System platform:Windows:1 Double-click the Safely

Maxtor OneTouch IV iIndexAAdjusting the Power Setting 14BBacking Up & Restoring Folders 30Creating a Backup Plan 30Restoring Files 50Backing Up Ma

Maxtor OneTouch IV iiGGetting Started 1Installing the Software 1Using the System Tray Icon 6IIf You Forget Your Password... 92Installing the Software

Maxtor OneTouch IV iiiRestoring Your System from a SafetyDrill Copy 123Restoring your System with SafetyDrill 118SSetting Up DrivePass 78Changing Your

Maxtor OneTouch IV ivVViewing the Backup Log 48

Maxtor OneTouch IV 11Step 3: Select Backup or Sync and click Apply to link that action to the OneTouch button.— OR —Select Open an Application to cho

Maxtor OneTouch IV 12Step 4: Click Browse to select an application.An Open window appears:Step 5: Select an application and click Open.Figure 4:

Maxtor OneTouch IV 13The application you’ve chosen is displayed in the Customize OneTouch Button window:Step 6: Click Apply.A confirmation window ope

Maxtor OneTouch IV 14Step 7: Click OK.You can now open the selected application by pressing your OneTouch button.Adjusting the Power SettingYou can c

Maxtor OneTouch IV 15Step 2: Click Adjust Power Setting.The Adjust Power Setting window opens:Figure 8: Settings

Maxtor OneTouch IV 16Step 3: Select an interval from the dropdown menu or click Default to return to the default power setting.Step 4: Click Apply t

Maxtor OneTouch IV iContentsGetting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maxtor OneTouch IV 17Step 5: Click OK to return to the My Drives window.Testing Your DriveTest your drive to check the health of your OneTouch drive.

Maxtor OneTouch IV 18Step 2: Click Test My Drive.The Test My Drive window opens:Figure 11: Settings

Maxtor OneTouch IV 19Step 3: Click Test.A progress bar indicates the progress of the test. When the test is complete, the results are displayed:Figur

Maxtor OneTouch IV 20The drive pictured above is functioning normally. If the diagnostic encounters an error during testing, the serial number of the

Maxtor OneTouch IV 21Step 4: Click OK.Using RAID (OneTouch III Users)If your OneTouch III drive supports RAID, you can access this feature via the On

Maxtor OneTouch IV 22To use RAID,Step 1: In the My Drives window, select your OneTouch III drive and click Settings.The Settings window opens:Figure

Maxtor OneTouch IV 23Step 2: Click RAID Settings.The RAID Settings window opens:Figure 16: Settings

Maxtor OneTouch IV 24Step 3: Select a RAID setting and click Next.A RAID warning window cautions you about loss of data:Figure 17: RAID Settings

Maxtor OneTouch IV 25Step 4: Click Continue.A window informs you that RAID Setup is in progress:Step 5: Click OK.When RAID Setup is complete, a wind

Maxtor OneTouch IV 26Step 6: Click Reformat.When the reformat is complete, your drive is ready for use.For further information about using RAID, refe

Maxtor OneTouch IV iiDeleting Sync Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Using Automatic Sync . . . . . .

Maxtor OneTouch IV 27Step 2: Click Check for Software Update.The Software Update window opens:Figure 21: Settings

Maxtor OneTouch IV 28Software Update is selected by default.Step 3: To turn off Software Update, unselect Check for updates automatically.Step 4: To

Maxtor OneTouch IV 29Figure 24: Software Up to Date

Maxtor OneTouch IV 30Backing Up & Restoring FoldersThe Maxtor OneTouch Backup feature allows you to • Schedule the backup of selected folders• Edi

Maxtor OneTouch IV 31Step 2: In the Backup window, click Simple Backup.A Simple Backup Confirmation window confirms that you’ve selected Simple Backu

Maxtor OneTouch IV 32The Backup window now offers the options of editing your backup settings and restoring backed up files and describes your Backup

Maxtor OneTouch IV 33Step 2: In the Backup window, click Custom Backup.The Backup Folder Selection window opens:Figure 4: Backup

Maxtor OneTouch IV 34Step 3: Name your Backup Plan, select the folders to be backed up, and click Next.The Backup File Types window opens:Figure 5:

Maxtor OneTouch IV 35Step 4: Select the types of files you want to back up:• All File Types• Photos, Music, Videos, DocumentsBack up any or all of

Maxtor OneTouch IV 36• CustomSelect specific file types to include or exclude for backup:— To back up only a few of the available file types, 1. Sele

Maxtor OneTouch IV 1Getting StartedThis User’s Guide is written for both the OneTouch 4 Plus and the OneTouch 4 Mini drives. The images in the User’s

Maxtor OneTouch IV 37Step 5: Click Next.The Backup Schedule window opens:Figure 8: File Types: Custom

Maxtor OneTouch IV 38Step 6: Select the days and time you want to back up your folders and click Finish.The Backup window now offers the options of e

Maxtor OneTouch IV 39Managing Backup SettingsEditing Backup SettingsTo edit the settings for a Backup Plan,Step 1: Click Backup in the Command panel.

Maxtor OneTouch IV 40Step 2: In the Backup window, click Edit My Backup Settings.The Backup Folder Selection window displays your current Backup Plan

Maxtor OneTouch IV 41Step 3: Edit the Backup Plan name and/or the folder selection and click Next.The Backup File Types window displays your current

Maxtor OneTouch IV 42Step 4: Edit the types of files to be backed up and click Next.The Backup Schedule window displays your current schedule:Figure

Maxtor OneTouch IV 43Step 5: Edit the days and/or time you want to back up your folders and click Finish.The Backup window now displays your edited B

Maxtor OneTouch IV 44Deleting a Backup PlanYou can delete the Backup Plan for any OneTouch drive on which you’ve created one, even if the drive is not

Maxtor OneTouch IV 45Step 2: In the Backup window, click Delete Backup Plan.The Delete Backup Plan window opens:Figure 16: Backup

Maxtor OneTouch IV 46Listed is the Backup Plan for each OneTouch drive connected to your computer.Step 3: Select the Backup Plan you want to delete a

Maxtor OneTouch IV 2Step 2: Click Install Maxtor One Touch.The Welcome window opens:Step 3: Click Next.The EULA language selection window opens:Figu

Maxtor OneTouch IV 47Backing Up ManuallyYou can back up files manually whenever you like, whether Automatic Backup is on or off.To launch a backup man

Maxtor OneTouch IV 48A Backup Progress window informs you of the progress of the manual backup and lets you know when the backup is complete:Viewing t

Maxtor OneTouch IV 49— OR —Click the OneTouch icon in your System Tray to display the OneTouch popup menu:Step 2: Click View Log to open a text file

Maxtor OneTouch IV 50Restoring FilesWhen you back up the files stored in selected folders, the Maxtor Manager saves ten (10) previous, or historical,

Maxtor OneTouch IV 51Listed beneath Restore Files are the date and time of your most recent backup.Step 2: In the Backup window, click Restore Files.

Maxtor OneTouch IV 52Restoring an Historical VersionStep 1: Click Restore historical version of backed up file to restore a previous version of a fil

Maxtor OneTouch IV 53Step 2: Select a file and file version to be restored and click Restore.The selected file version is restored to the location no

Maxtor OneTouch IV 54Step 2: Browse to the desired file and drag it to the location at which you want it restored.Step 3: Close Windows Explorer.Fig

Maxtor OneTouch IV 55Synchronizing FoldersSync is designed to synchronize files in one or more folders between two or more computers. You can sync sel

Maxtor OneTouch IV 56Step 2: Click Simple Sync.The Simple Sync Confirmation window opens:Your XP My Documents or Vista Personal Folder folder is now

Maxtor OneTouch IV 3Step 4: Select the language in which you want to read the License Agreement and click Next.The License Agreement window opens in

Maxtor OneTouch IV 57Using Custom SyncCustom Sync allows you to select specific folders and file types for synchronization and to choose sync and encr

Maxtor OneTouch IV 58Step 3: Select the folders to be synchronized.You can select as many folders as you like, but they must all reside on the same d

Maxtor OneTouch IV 59Step 5: Select the types of files you want to sync:• All File Types• Photos, Music, Videos, Documents— You can choose to sync

Maxtor OneTouch IV 60• CustomSelect specific file types to include or exclude for sync:— To sync only a few of the available file types, 1. Select In

Maxtor OneTouch IV 61Step 6: After you’ve selected the types of files to sync, click Next.The Sync Options window opens:Step 7: Select your Sync opt

Maxtor OneTouch IV 62Using Sync EncryptionYou can automatically encrypt synchronized files to keep them secure as you synchronize them between compute

Maxtor OneTouch IV 63 To set up Maxtor Encryption and then enable Sync Encryption,Step 1: Click Cancel in the Sync Options window.Step 2: Click Secu

Maxtor OneTouch IV 64Completing the SyncTo complete the Sync, you must remove your OneTouch drive from the computer on which the original Sync occurre

Maxtor OneTouch IV 65(c)If you’ve synchronized both XP My Documents (or Vista Personal Folder) and other folders, both windows open.Step 3: In each w

Maxtor OneTouch IV 66Step 2: Click Edit Sync Settings.The Folder Selection window displays your current folder settings:Figure 12: Sync

Maxtor OneTouch IV 4Step 6: Accept the default destination folder or click Browse to select a different folder.Step 7: Click Next.A Setup Status win

Maxtor OneTouch IV 67Step 3: Add and/or remove folders from Sync and click Next.Folders removed from Sync are deleted from your OneTouch drive. The F

Maxtor OneTouch IV 68Step 4: Make the desired changes and click Next.The Sync Options window displays your current Rules settings:Figure 14: File

Maxtor OneTouch IV 69Step 5: Make the desired changes and click Finish.Checking Sync StatusTo check the status of a Sync,Step 1: Click Sync in the C

Maxtor OneTouch IV 70Step 2: Click Check Sync Status.The Sync Status window opens:Figure 16: Sync

Maxtor OneTouch IV 71Listed are the names of the computers on which Sync was set up, the date of the last Sync, and the Automatic Sync setting (On or

Maxtor OneTouch IV 72Step 2: Click Delete Sync Settings.The Delete Sync Settings Confirmation window opens:Step 3: Click Delete.The original Sync wi

Maxtor OneTouch IV 73Step 4: To create new Sync settings, select Simple Sync or Custom Sync.Using Automatic SyncThe Automatic Sync feature continuous

Maxtor OneTouch IV 74Step 2: In the Sync window, click the Automatic Sync Off button.Step 3: To sync manually when Automatic Sync is off, • Press t

Maxtor OneTouch IV 75Listed are the files scheduled to be overwritten. If you do NOT want to overwrite an older file version with a newly-synchronized

Maxtor OneTouch IV 76To use the Sync Preview window,Step 4: Use the On checkbox to tell Maxtor Manager which file versions to overwrite, add, or dele

Maxtor OneTouch IV 5Step 8: Click Register to register your OneTouch 4 drive now or click Next to conclude the installation.The InstallShield Wizard

Maxtor OneTouch IV 77When Automatic Overwrite is off, the Maxtor Manager displays the Sync Preview window to allow you to decide whether to overwrite

Maxtor OneTouch IV 78Managing SecuritySetting Up DrivePassDrivePass allows you to password-protect an entire OneTouch drive. You can use DrivePass on

Maxtor OneTouch IV 79The DrivePass Password window opens:Step 3: Enter and re-enter a password that will unlock your OneTouch drive.Your password mus

Maxtor OneTouch IV 80Step 6: Click Confirm to set your password.A confirmation window verifies that your password has been set:Figure 3: Password

Maxtor OneTouch IV 81Step 7: Click OK.Unlocking Your OneTouch DriveOnce you enable DrivePass, your OneTouch drive locks automatically each time you s

Maxtor OneTouch IV 82To unlock your drive,Step 1: Enter your password and click OK.A confirmation verifies that your drive is unlocked.Step 2: Click

Maxtor OneTouch IV 83Removing DrivePassTo remove DrivePass from your OneTouch,Step 1: Click Security in the Command panel. The Security window opens:

Maxtor OneTouch IV 84Step 3: Click Remove DrivePass.The DrivePass Password window opens:Figure 8: Manage DrivePass

Maxtor OneTouch IV 85Step 4: Enter your current DrivePass password and click OK.A confirmation window verifies that DrivePass has been removed:Figure

Maxtor OneTouch IV 86Step 5: Click OK.Changing Your DrivePass PasswordTo change your DrivePass password,Step 1: Click Security in the Command panel.

Maxtor OneTouch IV 6Step 10: Double-click the Maxtor Manager icon to open the OneTouch application:You’re ready to use your Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive.Us

Maxtor OneTouch IV 87Step 2: Click DrivePass.The Manage DrivePass window opens:Figure 11: Security

Maxtor OneTouch IV 88Step 3: Click Change Password.The Change Password window opens:Figure 12: Manage DrivePass

Maxtor OneTouch IV 89Step 4: Enter your current DrivePass password and click Next.A Change Password window opens:Figure 13: Change Password

Maxtor OneTouch IV 90Step 5: Enter and re-enter the new password.Step 6: If you wish, enter and re-enter the answer to a security question.Step 7:

Maxtor OneTouch IV 91Step 8: Click Confirm to change your password.A confirmation window verifies that your password has been changed:Figure 15: P

Maxtor OneTouch IV 92Step 9: Click OK.If You Forget Your Password...If you forget your password and are unable to unlock your drive, you must reforma

Maxtor OneTouch IV 93If you’ve forgotten both your password and (if you’ve set one) the answer to your security question, you must erase and reformat

Maxtor OneTouch IV 94Step 3: Click DrivePass.The Manage DrivePass window opens:Figure 18: Security - Drive Locked

Maxtor OneTouch IV 95Step 4: Click Erase Maxtor OneTouch.The Erase Maxtor OneTouch window warns that all data on this OneTouch will be erased:Figure

Maxtor OneTouch IV 96Step 5: Click Confirm to continue with the erasure.A second Erase Maxtor OneTouch window warns again that all data on this OneTo