User's Guide EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE FireWire 800

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.