Toshiba Canvio Hard Drive HDTC615XK3B1 User Manual

NTI Backup Now EZ v2  
User’s Guide  
GMAA00423010  
11/12  
Contents  
Editing a Backup Job ................................................9  
Running Backup Now EZ on Startup.......................12  
Chapter 3: “Emergency Recovery” Installation....................... 13  
Installing and Uninstalling Backup Now EZ.............13  
Installing Backup Now EZ .................................13  
Uninstalling Backup Now EZ .............................14  
Index............................................................................................ 15  
Introduction  
This software allows you to schedule backup jobs, enabling you to  
copy the content of one or more folders (backup source) to another  
location (backup destination), see “Modifying the Backup Source”  
on page 6. The data in the backup folder can be scheduled to  
regularly update by user-defined intervals. These jobs can be  
scheduled to run on a set hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis,  
see “Modifying the Backup Schedule” on page 8. Backup Now EZ  
restores your data files, as well as the programs and operating  
systems.  
Backup Now EZ supports backup to external USB hard drives.  
Backup Now EZ new main features  
Cloud BackupYou can now backup your data to your online  
storage. Your data is easily accessible through the Internet when  
your files are backed up online.  
Cloud Restore—Needed files are accessed easily for restore from  
the online backup set, avoiding the need to manually search through  
the folder tree, see “Online Cloud Restore” on page 10.  
Overview of the Main Screen  
Three backup jobs are displayed on the Main screen when Backup  
Now EZ is launched.  
(Sample Image) NTI Backup Now EZ window  
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Introduction  
Overview of the Main Screen  
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Backup Window  
Modify  
Enables you to edit a specific setting of a selected  
job.  
Status Details  
Launches the Job Status window, displaying a job in  
more detail.  
Show My Files Displays the location of the backed up files.  
Backup button: Immediately runs the selected  
backup job.  
Restore button: Opens the restore job window  
where the restore files and folders can be selected.  
Action Menu  
Backup  
Restore  
Immediately runs the selected backup job.  
Opens the restore job window where the restore files  
and folders can be selected  
Cancel  
Exit  
Cancels a backup job.  
Closes the program.  
Tools Menu  
View Log File  
Displays the log file for a selected job.  
Create Bootable Launches the Bootable Disc Creator window to  
CD/DVD  
make a Bootable Restore CD/DVD.  
Help Menu  
Help Topics  
Launches the NTI Backup Now EZ Help file.  
Software  
Links to the NTI’s Web site to register the software.  
Registration  
Shop NTI  
About  
Links to the NTI’s product Web site.  
Displays the version number and date.  
                                     
Chapter 1  
“UsingBackupNOW!Creating  
and Configuring a Backup Job  
Welcome screen  
A Welcome screen appears explaining that three jobs were  
automatically created when Backup Now EZ is launched for the  
first time:  
Modifying the Backup Source  
Modifying the Backup Destination  
Modifying the Backup Schedule  
Modifying the Backup Source  
Click the Modify hyper link below the folder icon to modify the  
default source data. The files and folders selected in this procedure  
are referred to as the backup source. This is the data that will be  
copied to the backup destination.  
To modify the source for backup:  
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On the left hand side of the window, there are two locations  
you can select your files or folders from: My Files on C: and  
Advanced for a file backup.  
You cannot modify the Complete System Backup source.  
NOTE  
My Files on C: This tab allows you to quickly select the  
most common data files on your computer. You can select  
the files from the following to be restored:  
Multi-Media—Videos, Music, and Pictures  
Microsoft® Office—PowerPoint, Word files, Excel files,  
Acrobat, (Email: Outlook, Outlook Express, and  
Windows® Mail)  
Browser Favorites—IE Favorites  
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“Using Backup NOW!” Creating and Configuring a Backup Job  
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Welcome screen  
Advanced: You can select specific files and folders from  
the computer such as folders on your Desktop. Browse  
through the window to the right and select the data you  
wish to back up by checking the box next to each file or  
folder. All files and folders that are checked will be  
included in the backup job.  
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Click Finish.  
To select a drive for backup:  
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NOTE  
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Select the drive in the drop-down list under Select Drive.  
The selected drive's capacity is displayed below the drive.  
Click Finish.  
Modifying the Backup Destination  
Click the Modify hyper link below the drive icon to modify the  
default destination. The destination displays a chart, showing the  
amount of both used and free space. This procedure allows you to  
configure the location of the backup destination.  
To set up the backup destination:  
1
To choose the destination, select the radio button next to the  
desired destination drive.  
Specify the desired folder by clicking on the folder image below  
NOTE  
the selected destination.  
For Online Share destination, remember to provide the username  
and password to log into the online account. You can save both  
username and password when selecting the box next to the  
option.  
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After selecting the destination, click Finish.  
The following additional options are available below:  
Destination Capacity Alert—A warning message appears when  
the destination has reached your previously set threshold. You can  
set the threshold from 50%-100%.  
Data Encryption—This feature encrypts your data using 256-Bit  
AES encryption. A password is necessary to open the data. The  
program decrypts the data to be read correctly during restore.  
   
“Using Backup NOW!” Creating and Configuring a Backup Job  
Welcome screen  
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Modifying the Backup Schedule  
Click the Modify hyper link below the clock/calendar icon to  
modify the default backup schedule. Backup Now EZ backs up the  
source data after the specified amount of time within one of four  
predetermined intervals. A calendar to the right displays the backup  
schedule.  
Hourly—Backup is scheduled on an hourly basis.  
Daily—Backup is scheduled on the specified time and day interval  
for the backup.  
Weekly—Backup is scheduled on the specified day and time of the  
week for the backup.  
Monthly—Backup is scheduled on the specified day of the month  
and time of the backup. You can also schedule your backup on the  
last day of the month.  
When you have set the backup schedule, click Finish to return to  
the main screen.  
The Backup Priority—This feature enables the user to adjust the  
CPU priority to either speed up the Backup Now EZ process or to  
speed up the computer applications. For example, when you select  
Faster Computer, it speeds up the computer applications and  
slows the backup process.  
     
Chapter 2  
Running and Managing a  
Backup Job  
Running a Backup Job  
The definition of running a backup job is one that is actively  
copying data from the backup source to the backup destination.  
To start running a backup job:  
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Select a backup job from the Job List by selecting the box next  
to the job name in the Main screen.  
Make sure that the backup job is enabled. If it is not enabled,  
select the box for the desired backup job to enable it.  
In the Action menu, after you have selected the job, select  
Backup, or at the bottom right of the main screen click the  
Backup ( ) button.  
The job begins running and the progress is displayed under the  
clock/calendar icon.  
Editing a Backup Job  
To edit and reconfigure a backup job:  
1
2
Click Modify on a specific job.  
The edit window appears, allowing you to edit the backup job’s  
specific settings.  
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Running and Managing a Backup Job  
Restoring a Backup Job  
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Restoring a Backup Job  
Online Cloud Restore  
Restoring in Easy Restore:  
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2
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In the Action menu select Restore, or at the bottom right of the  
main screen click the Restore ( ) button.  
Click the Online Cloud Restore tab, and then click the Easy  
button.  
Select each box to choose the most common data files on your  
computer. You can select the files from the following to be  
restored:  
Multi-Media—Videos, Music, and Pictures  
Microsoft® Office—PowerPoint, Word files, Excel files,  
Acrobat, (Email: Outlook, Outlook Express, and  
Windows® Mail)  
Browser Favorites—IE Favorites  
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Click the Restore ( ) button.  
Restoring in Advanced Restore:  
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2
3
In the Action menu select Restore, or at the bottom right of the  
main screen click the Restore ( ) button.  
Click the Online Cloud Restore tab, and then click the  
Advanced button.  
Browse through the Explorer view window and choose which  
data to restore by selecting the box next to the desired files or  
folders.  
All checked files and folders will be included in the restore.  
The folders are listed in the left pane and the files are listed in the  
right pane.  
NOTE  
4
Click the Restore ( ) button.  
         
Running and Managing a Backup Job  
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Restoring a Backup Job  
File and Folder Restore  
Restoring in Easy Restore:  
1
2
3
In the Action menu select Restore, or at the bottom right of the  
main screen click the Restore ( ) button.  
Click the File and Folder Restore tab, and then click the Easy  
button.  
Select each box to choose the most common data files on your  
computer. You can select the files from the following to be  
restored:  
Multi-Media—Videos, Music, and Pictures  
Microsoft® Office—PowerPoint, Word files, Excel files,  
Acrobat, (Email: Outlook, Outlook Express, and  
Windows® Mail)  
Browser Favorites—IE Favorites  
4
Click the Restore ( ) button.  
Restoring in Advanced Restore:  
1
2
3
In the Action menu select Restore, or at the bottom right of the  
main screen click the Restore ( ) button.  
Click the File and Folder Restore tab, and then click the  
Advanced button.  
Browse through the Explorer view window and choose the data  
to restore by selecting the box next to the desired files or  
folders.  
All checked files and folders are included in the restore.  
The folders are listed in the left pane and the files are listed in the  
right pane.  
NOTE  
4
Click the Restore ( ) button.  
   
Running and Managing a Backup Job  
Creating a Bootable CD/DVD  
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Complete System Restore  
Restoring in Complete System:  
1
In the Action menu select Restore, or at the bottom right of the  
main screen click the Restore ( ) button.  
2
3
Click the Complete System Restore tab.  
The steps in restoring the complete system are displayed. You  
can also print out the steps along with the graphics if needed.  
Restore Options:  
LocationYou can restore the backup files to the original location  
by selecting Original, or change the location by selecting Other  
and then specify the location in the box next to it.  
Overwrite Original Files—This option replaces the original files  
with the backed up files.  
Creating a Bootable CD/DVD  
To select the drive to restore and schedule:  
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2
Click the Tools menu and select Create Bootable CD/DVD.  
In the dialog box select the optical disc drive in the dropdown  
menu.  
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4
Insert a blank CDR/RW or DVDR/RW disc.  
Click Start to create the bootable disc.  
Running Backup Now EZ on Startup  
Backup Now EZ automatically launches during startup if there is at  
least one enabled job previously set to backup at Startup and the  
application was running when the system was last rebooted or shut  
down. It is important to have Backup Now EZ running when you  
are adding, deleting, and modifying data from the backup source.  
This is the best way to keep your backup destination up to date.  
           
Chapter 3  
“Emergency Recovery”  
Installation  
Installing and Uninstalling Backup Now EZ  
Installing Backup Now EZ  
To install Backup Now EZ:  
1
Connect the Toshiba hard drive with the Backup Now EZ  
software to an available USB port on your computer.  
2
A window automatically appears asking if you wish to install  
the software. Click Install Backup Software to install the  
Backup Now EZ software. If you do not see this screen, click  
Run from the Start button on the Taskbar and in the dialog box  
type D:setup.exe.  
“D” is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive that contains the Backup  
Now EZ software. The drive letter may be different depending on your  
system configuration.  
NOTE  
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5
Click OK to execute the Setup program.  
Select the language for the software and click OK to continue.  
Read the END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR  
SOFTWARE and select the radio button to accept the terms of  
the license agreement. Click Next to continue with the  
installation of the Backup Now EZ software.  
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Choose the computer system for the external hard drive. Click  
Next to continue.  
Click Next or the Browse button to choose a different  
installation directory.  
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“Emergency Recovery” Installation  
Installing and Uninstalling Backup Now EZ  
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Backup Now EZ is installed in the target directory. Backup  
Now EZ program group with the appropriate shortcuts are  
added to the Start menu.  
You will be asked to restart your computer. The Setup  
Complete dialog allows you to reboot now or later. It is  
recommended to select the Yes, I want to restart my  
computer Now option and click the Finish button to reboot  
your computer.  
You must have administrator rights to install Backup Now EZ on  
machines running Windows® 2000/XP/Windows Vista®.  
NOTE  
Uninstalling Backup Now EZ  
To uninstall the Backup Now EZ software:  
1
Run the Control Panel application from the Start -> Settings  
menu.  
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3
Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.  
From the Install/Uninstall Tab, select Backup Now EZ from  
the list of programs installed on your computer.  
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Click Add/Remove…  
Click Yes to confirm the removal operation.  
Click Finish when the uninstall process is complete.  
 
Index  
A
Action Menu 5  
Backup 5  
Cancel 5  
Exit 5  
Cloud  
backup 4  
online restore 10  
restore 4  
Restore 5  
creating  
bootable CD/DVD 12  
B
E
backup destination  
modify 7  
backup job 9  
backup job  
edit 9  
restoring 10  
run 9  
file  
Backup Now EZ  
main features 4  
backup Schedule  
modify 8  
backup source  
modify 6  
Backup Window 5  
Backup button 5  
Modify 5  
H
Help Menu 5  
Help Topics 5  
Shop NTI 5  
Software Registration 5  
Restore button 5  
Show My Files 5  
Status Details 5  
bootable CD/DVD  
creating 12  
I
Install  
Backup Now EZ 13  
introduction 4  
15  
 
Index  
16  
M
main screen  
overview 4  
modifying  
backup destination 7  
backup Schedule 8  
backup source 6  
O
online Cloud restore 10  
overview  
main screen 4  
R
restoring  
backup job 10  
running  
backup job 9  
running backup  
on startup 12  
S
system restore  
complete 12  
T
Tools Menu 5  
Create bootable CD/DVD 5  
View Log File 5  
U
Uninstall  
Backup Now EZ 13  
W
Welcome screen 6  

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