Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini

A portable backup and storage solution, with Maxtor SafetyDrill software for full recovery of your PC hard drives contents in case of a crash or virus.
USB 2.0: 160GB, 250GB, 320GB, 500GB
You and your content belong together. Weighing less than 6 ounces, the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini makes it easy to condently carry your up-to-date portfolio in your pocket. This full-featured, portable backup and storage solution now includes Maxtor SafetyDrill for complete recovery of your PC hard drives contents in case of a system crash or virus/spyware attack.* A simple user interface makes automated backup scheduling, specic le restoration, and security a snap. You can automatically sync data on multiple computers so you always have your latest les handy. To safeguard against unauthorized use, Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini comes with both data encryption and Maxtor DrivePass. With up to 500GB you have room for 8,330 hours of digital music or 160,000 digital photos or 500 hours of digital video or 125 two-hour DVD quality movies or 250 games. Its easy to install just plug the drives USB cable into an available port on your PC or Mac. The OneTouch 4 Mini comes with preloaded software and there is no additional power needed, so youre off and running!
Perfect for when you need to Easily bring important les with you, wherever you go Have the same up-to-date les both at home and at work Have a simple and reliable backup solution for all your stuff Have the security of knowing your data is protected against unauthorized use Have the condence of knowing you can recover the entire contents of your PC should your system crash or a virus attack

HIGHLIGHTS

Ideal backup and storage for carrying your digital portfolio with you Maxtor SafetyDrill prepares, boots, recovers your PCs entire internal drive contents in case of system failure or virus/spyware infection* Sync data between 2 or more computers using the same operating system Two levels of security against unauthorized use Maxtor DrivePass and encryption Simple Maxtor user interface for drive management, security, and backup scheduling USB powered Customizable Maxtor OneTouch button

PC and Mac compatible

* This software feature is only available on Windows systems.
Requirements PC Pentium III, 500Mhz equivalent processor or higher Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, and Business Microsoft Windows XP Home, Professional, and Media Center Edition 256MB RAM or more as required by operating system CD ROM Drive for Maxtor SafetyDrill full PC recovery* Internet connection for software updates 4.9"H x.59"W x 3.22"L 124.63 mm X 15 mm X 81.86 mm USB 2.Mb/sec Spindle speed 5400 RPM Mac Mac OS X 10.4.7-10.4.9 256MB RAM or more as required by operating system Internet connection for software updates

Product Dimensions

Weight: 5.9 oz or 167 grams

Performance Specs

AES 256-bit software encryption

Retail Packaging Specs

Blister pack dimensions: 9.26"L x 6.50"W x 2.75"D (235.2 mm x 165.1 mm x 69.85 mm) Blister pack weight:.86 lbs or 0.39 kg Master carton weight: 5.9 lbs or 2.68 kg Master carton dimensions: 15.73"L x 8.45"W x 10.8"D (397.8 mm x 209.8 mm x 254 mm) Master carton quantity: 5 Master carton per pallet: 52 Pallet weight: 359.65 lbs or 163.13 kg Pallet dimensions: 47.5"L x 40"W x 45"D (1206.5 mm x 1016 mm x 1143 mm) Portable hard drive with preloaded installation software Quick start guide Capacity 160GB 250GB 320GB 500GB UPC Code 763649004814 (US) 763649004821 (Canada) 763649004937 (US) 763649004944 (Canada) 763649007433 (US) 763649007754 (Canada) 763649013915 (US) USB 2.0 cable Maxtor SafetyDrill Recovery CD*

Inside the Box

Capacities and Model Numbers
Model Number STM901603OTA3E1-RK (US) STM901603OTB3E1-RK (Canada) STM902503OTA3E1-RK (US) STM902503OTB3E1-RK (Canada) STM903203OTA3E1-RK (US) STM903203OTB3E1-RK (Canada) STM905003OTA3E1-RK (US)

Support

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Select a Destination
Step 6: Accept the default destination folder or click Browse to select a different folder. Step 7: Click Next. A Setup Status window keeps you informed as the installation proceeds:

Figure 6:

Setup Status
When the installation is complete, a Register window opens:

Figure 7:

Register
Step 8: Click Register to register your OneTouch 4 drive now or click Next to conclude the installation. The InstallShield Wizard Complete window opens:

Figure 8:

InstallShield Wizard Complete
Step 9: Decide whether to restart your computer and complete the installation now and click Finish. When your computer has restarted, a Maxtor Manager icon appears on your desktop:
Step 10: Double-click the Maxtor Manager icon to open the OneTouch application:

Figure 9:

OneTouch Application
Youre ready to use your Maxtor OneTouch 4 drive.
Using the Maxtor System Tray Icon
You can use the Maxtor system tray icon to check the status of your OneTouch drive and to access the drive features. Step 1: To check the status of your drive, roll your mouse over the system tray icon:
Figure 10: System Tray Icons
The information popup confirms the drives status and identifies the drive letter. The color of the system tray icon conveys this information:

Figure 11:

System Tray Icon Information
Note: When a backup or sync has failed, the red icon continues to display until the next successful backup or sync. Step 2: To display the Maxtor Manager menu, click the system tray icon:
Figure 12: System Tray Menu
Step 3: Select the feature you want to access or select Exit to close the menu (the OneTouch application remains open).
Table 1: Using your Mouse with the Maxtor System Tray Icon
Click the system tray icon to Launch Maxtor Manager Back Up Now Sync Now Edit Backup Settings View Log Open Maxtor Encryption Exit Run your mouse over the icon to show Status Information Status for Multiple Events
Restoring the System Tray Icon
If you select Exit from the System Tray menu, the Maxtor icon disappears from the System Tray. To restore the Maxtor icon to the System Tray, go to Start > Programs > Maxtor > OneTouch Icon

Figure 13:

Restore System Tray Icon

Managing Your Drives

The My Drives window provides a central point from which to manage your Maxtor OneTouch devices. It displays all Maxtor devices connected to your computer:

Figure 1: My Drives

The Command panel across the top of the window allows you to access your drive features and manage drive utilities. In the My Drives window, Step 1: Select a device. Step 2: Click an option in the Command panel. Note: External drives are automatically detected and listed in the My Drives window. It can take a few seconds for the Maxtor Manager software to detect your device. If your device doesnt appear, make sure its properly connected and turned on.
Customizing the OneTouch Button
You can customize your OneTouch button, located on the front of your drive, so that your OneTouch drive automatically performs the action of your choice when you click the OneTouch button. You can set the OneTouch button to
Back up now Sync folders now Open the application of your choice
To customize your OneTouch button, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings. The Settings window opens:

Settings

Step 2: Click Customize OneTouch Button. The Customize OneTouch Button window opens:
Customize OneTouch Button
Step 3: Select Backup or Sync and click Apply to link that action to the OneTouch button. OR Select Open an Application to choose an application to open when you press the OneTouch button.
Customize OneTouch Button - Choose Application
Step 4: Click Browse to select an application. An Open window appears:

Open Application

Step 5: Select an application and click Open.
The application youve chosen is displayed in the Customize OneTouch Button window:
Customize OneTouch Button - Application Selected
Step 6: Click Apply. A confirmation window opens:
Customize OneTouch Confirmation
Step 7: Click OK. You can now open the selected application by pressing your OneTouch button.
Adjusting the Power Setting
You can choose how long your drive should remain inactive before it goes into powersaving mode. To adjust the power setting, Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings. The Settings window opens:
Step 2: Click Adjust Power Setting. The Adjust Power Setting window opens:

Backup Folder Selection

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

File Types: All Types

Step 4: Select the types of files you want to back up:
All File Types Photos, Music, Videos, Documents
Back up any or all of these types of files:
File Types: Photo, Music, Video, Documents

Custom

Select specific file types to include or exclude for backup: To back up only a few of the available file types, 1. Select Include these file types. 2. Select each file type you do want to back up and click Add to move it to the Include list. To back up most of the available file types, 1. Select Exclude these file types. 2. Select each file type you dont want to back up and click Add to move it to the Exclude list. Note: File extensions are the last three characters of a file name that define the file type.

File Types: Custom

Step 5: Click Next. The Backup Schedule window opens:

Backup Schedule

Step 6: Select the days and time you want to back up your folders and click Finish. The Backup window now offers the options of editing your backup settings and restoring backed up files and describes your Backup Plan.

Managing Backup Settings

Editing Backup Settings
To edit the settings for a Backup Plan, Step 1: Click Backup in the Command panel. The Backup window opens:
Step 2: In the Backup window, click Edit My Backup Settings. The Backup Folder Selection window displays your current Backup Plan name and folder selection:
Step 3: Edit the Backup Plan name and/or the folder selection and click Next. The Backup File Types window displays your current selections:

File Types

Step 4: Edit the types of files to be backed up and click Next. The Backup Schedule window displays your current schedule:
Step 5: Edit the days and/or time you want to back up your folders and click Finish. The Backup window now displays your edited Backup Plan.

Deleting a Backup Plan

You can delete the Backup Plan for any OneTouch drive on which youve created one, even if the drive is not connected to your computer. To delete a Backup Plan, Step 1: Click Backup in the Command panel. The Backup window opens:

Restoring an Historical Version
Step 1: Click Restore historical version of backed up file to restore a previous version of a file. The Restore Historical Version window opens:
Restore Historical Version
Step 2: Select a file and file version to be restored and click Restore. The selected file version is restored to the location noted in the Restore Historical Version window.
Restoring the Most Recent Version
Step 1: Click Restore most recent version to restore the latest version of a file. Windows Explorer displays the contents of the Maxtor Backup folder:

Figure 25:

Maxtor Backup in Windows Explorer
Step 2: Browse to the desired file and drag it to the location at which you want it restored. Step 3: Close Windows Explorer.

Synchronizing Folders

Sync is designed to synchronize files in one or more folders between two or more computers. You can sync selected folders from one computer to your OneTouch drive and then connect the drive to another computer to complete the sync. Note: Files cannot be synchronized between computers running XP and those running Vista. You have these Sync options:

Simple Sync:

Sync XP My Documents or Vista Personal Folder Sync all file types Sync automatically Always overwrite older file versions

Custom Sync:

Select one or more folders to sync Select file types to include or exclude Select automatic or manual sync Set Sync and Copy & Replace Rules Encrypt synchronized files
Note: Make sure all computers participating in the Sync are set to precisely the same time to ensure that Sync works properly.

Using Simple Sync

Simple Sync is pre-configured to automatically sync all file types in your XP My Documents or Vista Personal Folder folder. Newer file versions always overwrite older versions. To select Simple Sync, Step 1: Click Sync in the Command panel. The Sync window opens:
Step 2: Click Simple Sync. The Simple Sync Confirmation window opens:

Confirm Simple Sync

Your XP My Documents or Vista Personal Folder folder is now synchronized with your drive. Connect the drive to other computers to complete the Sync.

Using Custom Sync

Custom Sync allows you to select specific folders and file types for synchronization and to choose sync and encryption settings. To configure Custom Sync, Step 1: Click Sync in the Command panel. The Sync window opens:

Step 2: Click Custom Sync. The Folder Selection window opens:

Folder Selection

Step 3: Select the folders to be synchronized. You can select as many folders as you like, but they must all reside on the same drive (partition). Step 4: Click Next. The File Types window opens:

All File Types

Step 5: Select the types of files you want to sync:
You can choose to sync any or all of these:
Select specific file types to include or exclude for sync: To sync only a few of the available file types, 1. Select Include these file types. 2. Select each file type you do want to sync and click Add to move it to the Include window. To sync most of the available file types, 1. Select Exclude these file types. 2. Select each file type you dont want to sync and click Add to move it to the Exclude window.
Step 6: After youve selected the types of files to sync, click Next. The Sync Options window opens: Step 7: Select your Sync options:

Sync Rules:

Sync automatically each time a file changes Sync manually using the Sync Now button in the Sync window

Copy & Replace Rules

Always overwrite older file versions with newer versions Ask before overwriting a file

Sync Encryption

Automatically encrypt synchronized files on the Maxtor drive You must set up Maxtor Encryption before you can select Sync Encryption. See Using Sync Encryption for more information. Note: You can select Sync Encryption only during your initial setup of Sync. If you later decide you want to encrypt synchronized files, you must delete your current Sync settings and create new settings. Step 8: After youve set your Sync options, click Finish. The Sync window opens:

Using Sync Encryption

You can automatically encrypt synchronized files to keep them secure as you synchronize them between computers. Your Sync Encryption password is the same as your Maxtor Encryption password since all encrypted folders are stored in the same folder, the Maxtor Encrypted Folder. Before you can enable Sync Encryption, you must set up Maxtor Encryption in the Security window. If you have not yet set up Maxtor Encryption, the Sync Encryption option is grayed out in the Sync Options window:
Sync Options with Encryption Grayed Out
To set up Maxtor Encryption and then enable Sync Encryption, Step 1: Click Cancel in the Sync Options window. Step 2: Click Security in the Command panel. Step 3: Click Maxtor Encryption and follow the steps to set up an encrypted folder. Step 4: Click Sync in the Command panel. Step 5: Click Custom Sync and select your Sync folder and file-type settings. When you reach the Sync Options window, Sync Encryption is no longer grayed out. Step 6: Set your Sync Rules and Copy & Replace Rules and select Sync Encryption. Step 7: Click Finish. Your synchronized folders will now automatically be encrypted using the same password you used to set up Maxtor Encryption. Note: If you select Sync Encryption, all users must have your encryption password in order to access synchronized folders on their computers.

To delete all your Sync settings and create a new set, Step 1: Click Sync in the Command panel. The Sync window opens:
Step 2: Click Delete Sync Settings. The Delete Sync Settings Confirmation window opens:
Delete Sync Settings Confirmation
Step 3: Click Delete. The original Sync window opens:
Step 4: To create new Sync settings, select Simple Sync or Custom Sync.

Using Automatic Sync

The Automatic Sync feature continuously tracks file changes in synchronized folders and automatically synchronizes revised versions by overwriting older versions with newer versions. Your OneTouch drive must be connected during Automatic Sync. By default, Automatic Sync is turned on.
Turning Off Automatic Sync
You can turn off Automatic Sync and control when files are synchronized rather than synchronizing files automatically. To turn off Automatic Sync, Step 1: Click Sync in the Command panel. The Sync window opens:

AutoSync

Step 2: In the Sync window, click the Automatic Sync Off button. Step 3: To sync manually when Automatic Sync is off,
Press the OneTouch button if youve customized it to sync files.
Click Sync Now in the lower right corner of the Sync window.
Select Sync Now from the System Tray menu to Sync on ALL connected drives:
The Sync Preview window opens:

Sync Preview

Listed are the files scheduled to be overwritten. If you do NOT want to overwrite an older file version with a newly-synchronized version,
Uncheck the file in the On column.
Using the Sync Preview Window
Use the Sync Preview window to manage your synchronized files:
Add or delete files. Decide whether to overwrite existing file versions. Resolve conflicts over which version of a synchronized file to save.
If the same file is edited on different computers at the same time, a conflict occurs over which version of the file to save. When the OneTouch drive containing a changed version of a file is connected to a computer containing another changed version of the same file, the Sync Preview window opens:
To use the Sync Preview window, Step 4: Use the On checkbox to tell Maxtor Manager which file versions to overwrite, add, or delete. Step 5: Click Sync Now to complete the sync. A Sync Progress window informs you of the progress of the sync:

Sync Progress

Step 6: When the sync is complete, click OK to close the window.
Using Automatic Overwrite

When Automatic Overwrite is on, older file versions are always replaced with newer versions.
When Automatic Overwrite is off, the Maxtor Manager displays the Sync Preview window to allow you to decide whether to overwrite an older file version with a new version:

Managing Security

Setting Up DrivePass
DrivePass allows you to password-protect an entire OneTouch drive. You can use DrivePass on any of the OneTouch drives connected to your computer. Be sure to use a DrivePass password you can remember easily. If you forget your password and are unable to unlock your drive, you must reformat the drive in order to continue to use it. Reformatting erases all data stored on the drive.

Enabling DrivePass

To enable DrivePass, Step 1: Click Security in the Command panel. The Security window opens:

Security

Step 2: Click DrivePass.
The DrivePass Password window opens:

DrivePass Password

Step 3: Enter and re-enter a password that will unlock your OneTouch drive. Your password must contain at least six characters, including one digit. Step 4: If you wish, select a security question from the dropdown menu and then enter and re-enter the answer to that question. You can use the answer to the security question to unlock your drive if you forget your password. Step 5: Click Apply. A warning window reminds you to save a copy of your password in a safe place, because if you forget it, your drive must be erased in order for you to continue to use it:

Password Warning

Step 6: Click Confirm to set your password. A confirmation window verifies that your password has been set:

Password Confirmation

Step 7: Click OK.
Unlocking Your OneTouch Drive
Once you enable DrivePass, your OneTouch drive locks automatically each time you shut down your computer or remove the OneTouch drive. When you restart your computer or reconnect your drive, a Maxtor Manager password window opens:

Drive Locked

To unlock your drive, Step 1: Enter your password and click OK. A confirmation verifies that your drive is unlocked.

Drive Unlocked

Step 2: Click the desktop Maxtor Manager icon to open the Maxtor Manager application:

Removing DrivePass

To remove DrivePass from your OneTouch, Step 1: Click Security in the Command panel. The Security window opens:
Step 2: Click DrivePass. The Manage DrivePass window opens:

Manage DrivePass

Step 3: Click Remove DrivePass. The DrivePass Password window opens:

Remove DrivePass

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

DrivePass Removed

Step 5: Click OK.
Changing Your DrivePass Password
To change your DrivePass password, Step 1: Click Security in the Command panel. The Security window opens:
Step 3: Click Change Password. The Change Password window opens:

Change Password

Step 4: Enter your current DrivePass password and click Next. A Change Password window opens:
Step 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: Click Apply. A warning window reminds you to save a copy of your password in a safe place:
Step 8: Click Confirm to change your password. A confirmation window verifies that your password has been changed:

Password Changed

Step 9: Click OK.
If You Forget Your Password.
If you forget your password and are unable to unlock your drive, you must reformat the drive in order to continue to use it. Reformatting erases all data stored on the drive. When you disconnect a OneTouch drive for which youve set a DrivePass password, the drive locks automatically. When you re-connect the drive, a password window opens:
DrivePass Password Window
If youve forgotten both your password and (if youve set one) the answer to your security question, you must erase and reformat your OneTouch drive before you can use it again. To erase your OneTouch drive, Step 1: If the DrivePass password window is open, click Forgot your Password? OR Open Maxtor Manager. Step 2: Click Security in the Command panel. The Security window opens:

Security - Drive Locked

Step 3: Click DrivePass. The Manage DrivePass window opens:

Manage DrivePass Locked

Step 4: Click Erase Maxtor OneTouch. The Erase Maxtor OneTouch window warns that all data on this OneTouch will be erased:
Erase Maxtor OneTouch Warning
Step 5: Click Confirm to continue with the erasure. A second Erase Maxtor OneTouch window warns again that all data on this OneTouch will be erased:
Step 6: Click Yes to proceed with the disk erasure. The Erasing window informs you of the progress of the erasure.

Erasing

The erasure can take several hours depending upon the size of your drive. The Erase Maxtor OneTouch window informs you when the OneTouch drive has been erased:

Figure 30:

Manage Maxtor Encryption
Changing Your Encryption Password
To change your Encryption password, Step 1: Click Security in the Command panel. The Security window opens:

Figure 31:

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Step 3: Click Change Password. The first of two Change Maxtor Encryption Password windows opens:

Figure 33:

Change Maxtor Encryption Password 1
Step 4: Enter your current Encryption password and click Next. The second Change Maxtor Encryption Password window opens:

Figure 34:

Change Maxtor Encryption Password 2
Step 5: Enter and re-enter a new password and click Change. A Change Maxtor Encryption Password confirmation window opens:

Figure 35:

Change Maxtor Encryption Password Confirmation

Step 6: Click OK.

Deleting an Encrypted Folder
Warning: When you delete an encrypted folder, you also delete the data stored in it. To retain your data, be sure to remove files and folders from your encrypted folder before you delete the folder itself. To delete your encrypted folder, Step 1: Click Security in the Command panel. The Security window opens:

Figure 36:

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Step 3: Click Delete Encrypted Folder. The Delete Encrypted Folder window opens:

Figure 38:

Delete Encrypted Folder
Step 4: Click Open Encrypted Folder, decrypt and save files and folders stored in the encrypted folder, and close the encrypted folder. See Decrypting Files and Folders for further information. Step 5: Click Delete in the Delete Encrypted Folder window. A Delete Encrypted Folder warning window makes certain you want to delete the encrypted folder:

Figure 39:

Delete Encrypted Folder Warning
Step 6: Click Delete. A Delete Encrypted Folder confirmation window opens:

Figure 40:

Delete Encrypted Folder Confirmation
Opening an Encrypted Folder
To open an encrypted folder, Step 1: Click Security in the Command panel. The Security window opens:

Figure 41:

Step 2: Click Maxtor Encryption in the Security window. The Manage Maxtor Encryption window opens:

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Step 3: Click Open Encrypted Folder. The Unlock Folder window opens:

Figure 43:

Step 4: Enter your password and click OK. Your encrypted folder opens:

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Decrypting Files and Folders
To decrypt files or folders and move them out of your encrypted folder, Step 1: Select the items to be decrypted in the encrypted folder and click Decrypt in the toolbar.

Figure 45:

Encrypted Folder - Decrypt Folder
A Select Destination Directory opens:

Figure 46:

Select Destination Directory
Step 2: Select a destination and click Decrypt. Decrypted copies of the items are placed in the selected location. The encrypted versions remain in the encrypted folder. To remove them from the encrypted folder, use the Delete option in the encrypted folder toolbar. Note: Files can also be dragged and dropped at the desired location on your computer. Folders cannot be dragged and dropped; you must use the Decrypt operation to remove them from an encrypted folder.
Deleting Files and Folders from an Encrypted Folder
To delete files and folders from your encrypted folder, Step 1: Select the items to be deleted in the encrypted folder and click Delete in the toolbar.

Figure 47:

Encrypted Folder - Delete File
A Delete warning window opens:

Figure 48:

Encrypted Folder Delete File Warning
Step 2: Click Yes. The selected items are deleted from the encrypted folder. Note: Files can also be dragged and dropped into the Recycle Bin. Folders cannot be dragged and dropped; you must use the Delete operation to delete them from an encrypted folder.
Restoring Your System With SafetyDrill
SafetyDrill allows you to save copies on your OneTouch drive of all partitions on your PC system boot drive so that you can restore your system in the event of a system failure. You can create a SafetyDrill copy whenever you like and save as many copies as will fit in the space you allocate for them on your OneTouch drive. SafetyDrill consists of two components:

1. A Maxtor SafetyDrill Recovery CD, which is included with your OneTouch drive. It
contains a system reboot program that enables your system to reboot and access your OneTouch 4 drive after a system failure. DO NOT LOSE THIS CD. You should try booting your system with the Maxtor SafetyDrill Recovery CD to make sure it works properly.
2. A SafetyDrill copy of all partitions on your system boot drive, stored on your OneTouch
drive so that you can use it to restore your system in the event of a system failure. Note: DrivePass must be disabled in order to restore your system from a SafetyDrill copy.
Creating SafetyDrill Copies
A SafetyDrill copy is a snapshot of your complete PC system boot drive. You can make a new copy whenever you wish and save multiple copies or overwrite older versions with newer versions. Note: Do NOT encrypt SafetyDrill copies in your Encrypted Folder. To create a SafetyDrill copy now, Step 1: Click Safety in the Command panel. The SafetyDrill window opens:

SafetyDrill

Step 2: Click Create SafetyDrill Copy Now. A Creating SafetyDrill Copy window informs you of the progress of the copy:
SafetyDrill Copy Progress
Step 3: When the SafetyDrill copy is complete, click Done to close the window. The SafetyDrill screen reflects the date of the most recent SafetyDrill copy:
Setting Up SafetyDrill Copy Parameters
SafetyDrill copies are not created automatically; you must click Create SafetyDrill Copy Now in the SafetyDrill window each time you want to create a new copy. You can schedule the Maxtor Manager to remind you to make copies on a regular basis and you can specify how much of the space on your OneTouch drive should be allocated to storing those copies. You can also name your SafetyDrill copies so that you can distinguish them from SafetyDrill copies of other computer hard drives that might also be stored on your OneTouch. To schedule SafetyDrill reminders, set OneTouch 4 space allocations, and name your copies, Step 1: Click Safety in the Command panel. The SafetyDrill window opens:
Step 2: Check Remind me to create a copy every days to set up a reminder.
days and fill in the number of
When the allotted number of days passes, the Reminder window opens:
SafetyDrill Copy Reminder
Step 3: Check Set maximum amount of space on my OneTouch to % for SafetyDrill copies and fill in the percentage of disk space your SafetyDrill copies can occupy.
Step 4: Enter a name for your SafetyDrill copies so you can distinguish them from SafetyDrill copies of other computer hard drives.
Managing SafetyDrill Copies
Once youve filled the amount of space allocated for SafetyDrill copies on your OneTouch, older copies will automatically be overwritten by more recent copies. If you wish, you can manage versions yourself and choose which copies to save. If you want to save only the most recent copies, you dont have to do anything. To manage SafetyDrill copies, Step 1: Click Safety in the Command panel. The SafetyDrill window opens:

Step 2: Click Manage SafetyDrill Copies. The Manage Copies window opens:
Manage SafetyDrill Copies
Step 3: Select Never Delete for copies you dont want overwritten. Step 4: Click Apply to save your selections and return to the SafetyDrill window.
Restoring Your System from a SafetyDrill Copy
If your system crashes, use your SafetyDrill System Boot CD to reboot your system. Then you can use the SafetyDrill copies stored on your OneTouch drive to restore your entire PC boot drive system. To restore your system from a SafetyDrill copy, Step 1: Install a new computer hard drive that is equal to or larger than your old drive. If your new drive is larger than the original drive from which you made the SafetyDrill copy, the extra portion of the new drive will not be partitioned during the system restore from the SafetyDrill copy. Step 2: Make sure your BIOS Boot Priority is set to Boot from CD. (Refer to your system manual for detailed instructions.) Step 3: Connect and turn on your OneTouch 4 drive BEFORE you reboot your computer. Step 4: Insert the SafetyDrill Recovery CD and wait for your system to reboot.
The Maxtor SafetyDrill Startup Options window opens:
Maxtor SafetyDrill Startup Options
Step 5: Use the arrow keys to make sure Maxtor SafetyDrill Recovery [CD] is selected. Step 6: Wait 30 seconds for your computer to restart or press Enter to restart immediately. After the restart, the Maxtor SafetyDrill boot screen opens:
Maxtor SafetyDrill Boot Screen
When your system has booted, the Maxtor SafetyDrill Restore window opens:
Maxtor SafetyDrill Restore Window
Step 7: In the Maxtor SafetyDrill Restore window,
(a) Select a language. (b) Select a SafetyDrill copy to restore. (c) Use the date stamp and the image information provided to the right of the
selected copy to select which SafetyDrill copy to restore.
(d) Select a PC drive to restore to. (e) Click Restore.
A warning window cautions you that all data on your hard drive will be overwritten if you proceed:

Overwrite Warning

Presumably youve just installed a new drive, so nothing is stored on it.
Step 8: Click OK. After the system has been restored, a window confirms a successful restore:
SafetyDrill Restore Confirmation
Step 9: Click OK. Your computer shuts down automatically and the CD tray opens. Step 10: Remove the SafetyDrill Recovery CD before your computer automatically restarts in two minutes. Step 11: After your system has been restored, restore your backed up files and folders from your OneTouch 4 drive. See Backing Up and Restoring Folders for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions

These are common, frequently asked questions about the OneTouch 4. For further information, refer to the Seagate Knowledge Base at support.seagate.com. 1. What are the minimum Operating System requirements for the OneTouch 4? Microsoft Windows: XP Professional, XP Home, XP Media Center Edition* Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate*
* 32-bit Operating Systems only
Macintosh: Mac OSX 10.4.9 and newer No other Operating System versions are supported. Although other Operating Systems may recognize the OneTouch 4 as an external storage device, the OneTouch 4 installation software will not work. 2. What do I do if my computer doesnt recognize my OneTouch 4? It can take your computer up to two (2) minutes to recognize a OneTouch 4. If your computer does not see the drive after several minutes, try the following: Verify that power and interface cables are properly connected, OneTouch 4 Mini Users: Make sure to connect the interface cables in the following sequence:
1 Power + Data 2 Power Only 3 Type B Interface directly to the OneTouch 4 Mini
Windows Users: Make sure the OneTouch 4 drive is recognized in My Computer in XP (Computer in Vista), Disk Management, or Device Manager. Macintosh Users: Make sure the OneTouch 4 drive is mounted on the Apple Desktop and is recognized in the System Profiler. If youre connecting through an USB Hub, make sure its a powered USB Hub. Did you set a DrivePass password on the OneTouch 4 and then move it to another computer? If so, the other computer cannot see the locked OneTouch 4. You must either install the Maxtor Manager on the other computer and unlock the drive or return the OneTouch 4 to the original system and disable DrivePass through the Maxtor Manager. 3. Can I back up my entire system using the OneTouch 4's Backup feature? No. The Backup feature is designed to back up your data (documents, pictures, music, videos, etc.). The Backup feature cannot back up your entire computer. Windows OneTouch 4 Plus and OneTouch 4 Mini users can use SafetyDrill to back up their
computers. (SafetyDrill is not available on the Macintosh.) OneTouch 4 users can use a third-party or Operating System (Vista Business or Vista Ultimate) backup solution. 4. What types of files and folders cannot be backed up or synchronized using the Maxtor Manager's Backup and Sync features? The Backup and Sync features cannot back up or sync these file and folder types: System Attributed Files/Folders (Operating System and/or Program files), including hidden files/folders. Personal Mail Files created with Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Mail, and Macintosh Mail Financial Files/Data Other user data files/folders The Maxtor Manager's Backup and Sync utilities are designed to back up or sync a single user's Windows XP or Mac OS X Documents folder or Vista Personal User folder. 5. Is there any way to recover a lost DrivePass or Maxtor Encryption password? No. There is no way to recover a lost password. If you lose a DrivePass password, you must erase the OneTouch drive in order to use it again. Erasing the drive will erase all data stored on it. If you lose a Maxtor Encryption password, you must delete the encrypted folder. This will delete all data stored within the encrypted folder. Seagate strongly recommends that you create passwords that are easily remembered or record passwords and store them in a secure location. 6. Can I use my OneTouch 4 without installing the software? Yes. The OneTouch 4 can be used as an add-on, external storage device for storing data. However, if you wish to use the feature-rich utilities such as Backup, you must install the Maxtor Manager software included on your OneTouch 4 drive. 7. Can I use my OneTouch 4 with both Macintosh and Windows computers? No. Windows and Macintosh File System formats do not play well together. Windows XP and Vista formats use the NTFS File System, while Macintosh uses the HFS+ File System. Windows cannot see a drive prepared for use with a Mac. While Mac OS X can see a Windows-formatted drive, it cannot write files to it. So theres no safe way to use your OneTouch 4 drive with both Operating System platforms. 8. Whats the simplest way to transfer files to my OneTouch 4? Transfer files and folders to your OneTouch 4 using standard Windows/Macintosh Copy and Paste or Drag and Drop methods. Refer to either Windows or Apple Help files or Knowledge Bases for file transfer procedures. 9. The OneTouch 4 does not have a power switch. How do I disconnect the drive from my computer?