User manual COMPAQ 38G

[. . . ] Click Start or wait for the automatic timer to finish counting down (25 seconds) to start the backup process. Backup Notes · · It can take several hours (or more) to back up your computer for the first time. You should consider performing your first backup at a time when your computer is idle. It is highly recommended to close any other programs to ensure files being backed up are not in use. HP SureStore prepares your backup by first scanning your computer. This may take a few minutes depending on the amount of content on your computer. [. . . ] You will be presented with a summary of the files found on your computer, grouped into different content categories. All the most common file types on your primary drive are backed up by default. If you need to add a custom file extension, see "My Options" on page 9. The name of the backup is automatically created based on your computer's name. The backup name will appear below the summary of the files found on your computer. HOW TO BACK UP YOUR FILES ­ 3 HP 38G USER MANUAL If you want to make any changes to the file types, folders, or locations to be backed up, click on Change File Types and Locations on the bottom of the screen. For more information, see "My Options" on page 9. Click Start to begin the backup process or wait for the automatic timer to finish counting down (15 seconds). You can see how many files are planned for backup and how many have completed. The first time you back up your computer, it can take up to several hours (or more). Click Pause to temporarily halt the backup process if you need to use your computer for other tasks. The following screen displays when the backup process is complete. HOW TO BACK UP YOUR FILES ­ 4 HP 38G USER MANUAL Sometimes a file cannot be backed up. It is recommended you restore your files to one new folder by clicking Restore to one folder. By default, your files are saved to a new folder found at `C:\Restore Files. ' Click Change Folder to specify a different location. Your files will be restored in the same folder structure as when they were originally backed up. Note: It may take several minutes to several hours to restore your files depending on the amount of files you are restoring. HOW TO RESTORE FILES ­ 7 HP 38G USER MANUAL The following screen appears when the restore process is complete. Sometimes a file cannot be restored. If you need help, go to the HP support website at http://www. hp. com/support. HOW TO RESTORE FILES ­ 8 HP 38G USER MANUAL 5 My Options HP SureStore has several options for backup plan customization. To access the options page, click My Options in the HP SureStore welcome screen. File Types & Locations HP SureStore automatically backs up the most common file types on your computer's primary hard drive by default. You can use the File Types & Locations option to modify these settings. Click Search only these locations to specify drives or folders you want HP SureStore to back up. If you want to back up only the "My Documents" folder, you can back up only that folder and no others. If you want to specify only certain file types to be backed up, use the "+" to navigate to the type of file you want to back up and check the blue box to select the file type. For example, if you want to back up all of your content except videos, you would deselect the Video Files box. Note: These settings will remain saved even if you unplug your PMD drive. MY OPTIONS ­ 9 HP 38G USER MANUAL Adding a New File Type Extension HP SureStore backs up a defined set of file types. [. . . ] For example, if you want to back up all of your content except videos, you would deselect the Video Files box. Note: These settings will remain saved even if you unplug your PMD drive. MY OPTIONS ­ 9 HP 38G USER MANUAL Adding a New File Type Extension HP SureStore backs up a defined set of file types. If you have special programs that use an uncommon file type, you may need to add a new extension to the list of file types to be backed up. If you need to add a custom file type extension, click on the green "+" located in the bottom right of the screen. Type in the extension and click Save. Click OK to save your preferences. About This Software In the "About this Software" window you can easily check on the HP SureStore version information, manually check for a software update, and review the End User License Agreement. Turning Off Automatic Updates If you do not want HP SureStore to check for updates each time the program starts, click Check for Update, then click In the future do not check for updates. [. . . ]