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Maxtor OneTouch™II Drive

FireWire 800 Edition

User’s Guide

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE

P/N: 20280400

Contents

1 Introduction

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Drive Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Maxtor Product Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2 Installing Your Drive

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Macintosh OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Macintosh OS 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Windows XP and 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Installing Drivers Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3 Using Your Drive

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connecting and Disconnecting the Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using Retrospect

Express - Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using Retrospect

Express HD - Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Restoring Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using the Maxtor OneTouch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Installing Applications on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Moving Data Between Two Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Playing Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Storing Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using Security Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Adding Rubber Feet to Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

4 Glossary

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Index

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Introduction 1

Introduction

Thank you for selecting a Maxtor product.

The new Maxtor OneTouch

II FireWire 800 Edition, with triple

interfaces (FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0), lets you

access high-end graphics, photos and video ﬁles quickly, and

connect easily with other computers.

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 II drive, FireWire 800 Edition.

The Maxtor OneTouch II drive, FireWire 800 Edition features:

•Triple interfaces: FireWire 800, FireWire 400

, and

USB 2.0

• Maxtor OneTouch™ button - the simple way to backup

your ﬁles

• EMC

Dantz

Retrospect

Express software

• Maxtor DriveLock™ security feature password-protects the

contents of the drive in case of loss or unauthorized use

• Mac and PC compatible (pre-formatted for Mac)

• Boot your Mac operating system directly from the drive

• Simple Maxtor user interface for drive management,

security and backup scheduling

The Maxtor OneTouch Settings utility features:

• Security settings to password-protect your critical data

• Power management features to conserve energy when

your drive isn’t being used

• Diagnostic utilities to check the health of your drive

•Customizing the OneTouch button which allows you to open

a frequently-used program with the touch of a button

• Using Retrospect Express to back up and restore your data

• Performance settings to enhance your drive

For more information about the OneTouch Settings, see “Restoring

Your Complete System” on page 42.

Drive Components

Before installing your new drive, review the features shown

in Figure 1.

Refer to the capacity label on the front of the box of your

Maxtor OneTouch II drive to determine which model you have.

Figure 1.

Maxtor OneTouch II FireWire 800 Drive Features

Included in this Kit

The Maxtor OneTouch II FireWire 800 drive comes complete with

the components shown in Figure 2. Familiarize yourself with each

of these items prior to installation.

Figure 2.

Included in this Kit

USB

Port

Status Light

(Flashing Blue

Lights)

Maxtor

OneTouch

Button

Security

Locking Slot

Back

Power

Connector

Power

Switch

Front

FireWire 800

Ports

FireWire 400

Port

Install CD

Rubber Feet

Maxtor OneTouch II

FireWire 800 Drive

Power Adapter

USB Cable

User’s Guide

(Included on Install CD)

FireWire 800

(9-pin) Cable

Vertical Stand

FireWire 400

(6-pin) Cable

www.maxtor.com

Installation Software

Maxtor OneTouch™II

Includes:

•EMCDantz®Retrospect®

ExpressHD (Win)

• EMCDantz Retrospect

Express(Mac)

•Maxtor OneTouch Drivers

•Maxtor OneTouch Utility

WINDOWS

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Deutsch

Español

Italiano

MACINTOSH

English

Français

Deutsch

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Softwaredi installazione • Software de instalación

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Softwarede Instalação

Introduction 3

System Requirements

Macintosh

• 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 9.1 or later (FW 800 not supported);

OS X (10.1.2-10.1.5; 10.2.4 or later)

• OS 9: 64MB RAM or more as required by

operating system

• OS X: 128MB RAM or more as required by

operating system

• CD-ROM drive

• Internet connection (for system updates)

Mac OS 9 is compatible only with the FireWire 400 inferface.

Retrospect Express does not work with the Server edition of

the Mac OS.

USB 1.1 is slower than USB 2 or FireWire.

800

9-pin to 9-pin FireWire 800

(1394b) Cable

USB

‘A’ to ‘B’ USB cable

he ‘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’

connector

‘B’

connector

Though this model has both USB and FireWire interfaces, it is only

possible to use one interface at a time.

FireWire 400

6-pin to 6-pin FireWire 400

(1394a) cable

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.

System Requirements

Windows

• FireWire 800 requires Windows 2000 or XP operating

system and FireWire 800 (9-pin) equipped computer

• Pentium III, 500 Mhz equivalent processor or higher

• 2000 Professional, XP Professional, or XP Home Edition

• 128MB RAM or more as required by operating system

• CD-ROM drive

• Internet connection (for system updates)

All references to Windows 2000 actually refer speciﬁcally to Windows 2000

Professional. Retrospect Express does not work with the Server editions of

these operating systems.

USB 1.1 is slower than USB 2 or FireWire.

Interface Requirements

• USB: Available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port

• FireWire: Available FireWire 400 or FireWire 800 ports

Handling Precautions

Handle your drive with care! Follow the precautions listed here or

you could damage your drive and void your warranty. Review the

Maxtor Limited Warranty Card, included in the box, for more

information.

The following precautions can prevent loss of data:

• Do not bump, jar, drop the drive or move while in operation.

• Do not set the drive on its side without using the vertical

stand as it could fall over and cause damage.

• Do not remove any cables or power cords without properly

disconnecting the drive through the operating system.

• Do not set any liquids or drinks on the drive. Liquids will

damage the internal electronics.

• Do not attempt to open the drive’s case. This will void

your warranty.

Introduction 5

About this Guide

The following symbols and conventions are used in this guide:

Maxtor Product Support

Maxtor Corporation provides a comprehensive product support

section on its web site, including the latest software drivers,

product speciﬁcations, user’s guides, a complete troubleshooting

section, and the Maxtor Knowledge Base – for answers to the

most frequently asked questions.

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

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

for product support outside of the USA.

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.

Installing Your Drive

In this chapter you will install your Maxtor OneTouch

™

FireWire 800 drive, the EMC

Dantz

Retrospect

Express backup

software, and activate the Maxtor OneTouch button for simple

backups of your valuable data anytime you need them. To ensure a

successful installation, follow the steps outlined below.

Please do not connect the drive to your computer until

after

you have installed the software.

Follow these steps to install your drive

Step 1.

Install the software.

Step 2.

Connect the drive to your computer.

Software Installation Options

There are two options for the software installation:

•

Full Installation (Recommended)

Installs the Maxtor software drivers necessary for the

OneTouch II drive to operate, the OneTouch Utility program

and the EMC Dantz Retrospect Express backup software that

allows you to backup data at the touch of a button.

•

Install Drivers

Installs

only

the Maxtor drivers and the Maxtor OneTouch

Utility.

Select your operating system

The complete, step-by-step installation for popular Macintosh

and Windows operating systems is described separately in the

following sections. Simply ﬁnd the section for your operating

system and follow the steps to get your Maxtor OneTouch II drive

up and running.

•

Macintosh OS X

: See page 7.

•

Macintosh OS 9

: See page 13.

•

Windows 2000 and XP

: See page 18.

Installing Your Drive 7

Macintosh OS X

Step 1. Install the Software

Software installation:

Do not press the Maxtor OneTouch™

button until instructed by the User's Guide or installation

software. Please quit all applications before starting the

installation process. Do not remove the installation CD until

after completing the Maxtor OneTouch setup.

Turn on your computer.

Insert the Maxtor Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.

After a few seconds, the Install CD should appear on your

Macintosh’s desktop.

Open the Install CD Icon.

Find the folder appropriate for your language and open it.

Open the folder named OS X.

Double-click the

Install Retrospect Express

icon

The

Authenticate

window will open.

Enter your Name (if necessary) and Password for your

OS X system.

(This is the Name and Password you set up when you originally

installed OS X)

Click

OK.

The

Retrospect Express

Installer will open.

Click

Continue.

The license screen will appear.

Review license agreement and

to continue.

The

Install Retrospect Express

screen will appear.

10.

This screen allows you to specify what type of installation you

want and where. It is automatically set up to do a Full Installation

(recommended) into the Applications folder on your Macintosh.

You can select the Custom Installation, using the

Easy Install

menu (recommended), as well as change the location of the

installation using the

Install Location

menu at the bottom of

the screen.

When you are ready, Click

Install.

The installation will begin.

11.

When the installation is complete, the

Installation was

successful

screen should appear, asking you to Restart.

12.

Click

Restart.

13.

After your Macintosh restarts,

please remove the Maxtor

Install CD from your computer.

14.

Proceed to the next section: Connect the Drive.

Step 2. Connect the Drive

The Maxtor OneTouch II drive connects to your computer using

either a FireWire or USB interface. Make sure you know which

interface is available on your drive and on your computer.

Please install the software BEFORE you connect the drive.

Connecting the Power

Plug the round female connector from the power adapter into

the drive’s power connector.

Plug the two-pin female connector on the power cord

into the power adapter.

Figure 1.

Connecting the Power

Plug the standard electrical plug from the power adapter into

your power source.

Turn on the Maxtor OneTouch II drive using the power switch

on the back of the drive. The two blue lights on the front of the

drive should illuminate.

Determine whether you have USB or FireWire ports available

on your system. If you are connecting your drive with FireWire,

proceed to “To connect the FireWire cable” on page 9.

Connecting with the USB Cable

Do not plug a USB cable into the drive when a FireWire

cable is already connected to the drive. The 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.

To connect the USB cable

Plug the larger end of the USB cable into any available

USB port on your computer. This USB logo

™

may help you identify a USB port.

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