Maxtor Onetouch ™ Ii Drive Components - Maxtor OneTouch II User Manual

Maxtor OneTouch II drive Components
1
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.
Front
Maxtor Status Light
OneTouch (Flashing Blue
Button Lights)
Figure 1.
2
Back
Security USB Port
Connector
Locking Slot (USB and Combo
models)
FireWire Ports
(FireWire and Combo
models)
Maxtor OneTouch II Drive Features
Included in this Kit
The Maxtor OneTouch II drive comes complete with the
components shown in Figure 2. Familiarize yourself with each of
these items prior to installation.
Maxtor OneTouch II Drive
Power
Power
Switch
Install CD
FireWire Cable
(FireWire and Combo
models only)
EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE
Maxtor OneTouch TM II QuickStart Guide
For Macintosh OS X
1 Insert the Install CD into your 2 Connect the drive to your computer* 3 Format your drive
CD-ROM drive
Plug in the power adapter, turn on the power After you connect your drive, a window with
switch and plug in either the USB cable or the the message that a FAT32 Volume has
Macintosh OS 9 Installation FireWire cable (depending on which model you appeared on your desktop, will be displayed.
with the OS 9 operating system, see Chapter 2, in the For detailed steps on how to install your drive for use
User's Guide, included on the Install CD. have). For details, refer to the Connecting the Drive
section in Chapter 2 of the User's Guide. 1. Click Initialize.
Macintosh OS 9 and OS X 10.1 Features
may not be supported in the software included with your A few of the OneTouch II features for OS 9 and OS X 10.1
drive. For current information, go to: www.maxtor.com. The Apple Disk Utility will open.
1) Select the link for Worldwide Support. 2) Select your
region. 3) Select the link for Software downloads. 2. Select your drive from the list at the left and
4) Select OneTouch II Mac from the menu for your OS. Maxtor OneTouch TM II
click the Erase tab.
To install the Maxtor OneTouch II software
and Dantz Retrospect Express:
3. Select Mac OS Extended or Mac OS
Extended Journaled from the Volume format User's Guide
1. Insert the Install CD. drop-down list.
4. Enter a name for your drive and click Erase.
2. Open the Install CD and open the folder for
your language.
FireWire 5. Click Erase, again, when the the Erase Disk
window appears, to start the formatting process.
3. Open the folder named OS X and Double-click
the Install Retrospect Express icon.
USB When the formatting process is complete, your
Select the Easy Install option and follow the drive will appear on your Macintosh's desktop.
on-screen directions to complete the 6. Go to the Disk Utility menu and select Quit.
software installation.
For details, refer to Chapter 2 in the
Maxtor OneTouch II User's Guide, on the FireWire USB Drive Format for OS X
Install CD. Maxtor requires that you re-format your
drive for proper operation. For details,
Drive can only operate using one interface at a time. refer to the Connecting the Drive section
4. After completing the installation, eject the CD in Chapter 2 of the User's Guide, on the
*The USB model does not support the FireWire interface. The combo Install CD.
by dragging it to the trash. model may also be connected with the USB interface.
Installation without Retrospect Express™
can go directly to Step 2 and connect the drive to your computer. If you wish to install your drive without Retrospect Express, you P/N:20259600
The Maxtor OneTouch feature will not work unless you install Maxtor P/N: 20264100
Retrospect Express. ©2004 Maxtor Corporation. Maxtor and the Maxtor stylized logo are registered trademarks, and Maxtor OneTouch is a
trademark of Maxtor Corporation. Dantz and Retrospect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Dantz
Development Corporation. Specifications subject to change without notice.
User's Guide
QuickStart Guide
Poster (Included on Install CD)
Power Adapter Vertical Stand
Rubber Feet
USB Cable
(USB and Combo
(See "Adding Rubber Feet to
models only)
Your Maxtor OneTouch II Drive"
on page 62 in chapter 3)
Figure 2.
Included in this Kit
EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE