Naming Your Onetouch Iii; Storing Audio; Editing Video; Playing Games - Maxtor OneTouch 3 User Manual

MAXTOR ONETOUCH III TURBO EDITION WINDOWS INSTALLATION

Naming Your OneTouch III

Your untitled Maxtor OneTouch III drive 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 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."

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.

Editing Video

Using a computer to capture and edit video recorded with a
digital camcorder is quickly becoming popular. Digital video
files are typically very large, using about 13 GB per hour of
video content. Maxtor recommends connecting your drive
using the FireWire interface for optimal results.

Playing Games

CD-ROM-based games typically run faster when they are on a
hard drive rather than running from the CD. You can use your
Maxtor OneTouch III to store and play CD-ROM games.

Installing Applications

You may install and run applications from your drive like other
drives on your system. If you connect the drive to your system
using a USB 1.1 interface, the data transfer rate is approximately
1 MB per second. Because of this, installing applications on a
drive using the USB 1.1 interface is not recommended.
Many applications installed on your drive will only run on the
computer where the application was installed. If you move your
drive to another computer, the application may not function.
Once the drive is reconnected to the computer the application
was originally installed, the application will function properly.

Connecting and Disconnecting Your OneTouch III

The FireWire and USB interfaces allow you to hot swap your
Maxtor OneTouch III; that is, connect and disconnect the drive
while the computer and your drive are turned on.
To connect the OneTouch III to your computer
1. Make sure your Maxtor OneTouch III is turned on and the
light is illuminated. Connecting your computer to a drive
that is not powered on can cause your computer to behave
erratically or freeze.
2. Plug the FireWire or USB cable into your Maxtor
OneTouch III and your computer.
To disconnect the OneTouch III 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 Maxtor OneTouch III and
follow the on-screen directions to
eject the drive. The system will
display a message saying that you
can safely remove the drive.
3. Disconnect your Maxtor OneTouch III 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 Maxtor OneTouch III from your
computer without disconnecting it properly through the
operating system can result in lost or damaged files.
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