Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
PUSHBUTTON BACKUP
USER'S GUIDE
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Before reading this guide, set up your AcomData External Hard Drive according to the instructions in your Hard Drive User's Guide. If you want to use your Drive for backups please read this guide carefully; it contains important information that will help you create the backup strategy that best suits your needs. If you do NOT want to use your PushButtonTMequipped AcomData Drive for backups, you do not need to read this guide or install the supplied software.
CONTENTS
AcomData Contact Information ...................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION .........................................................................5
What is PushButtonTM Backup? ...........................................................................................................5 How PushButtonTM Backup Works .....................................................................................................5 Duplicates vs. Backups ..........................................................................................................................5
PUSHBUTTONTM BACKUP FOR WINDOWS PCS ..................................7
System Requirements ...................................................................................... 7 Software Installation ........................................................................................ 7
Installing Retrospect® Express ............................................................................................................7 Installing AcomData PushButtonTM Manager ................................................................................9
Setting up PushButtonTM Backup ................................................................... 11 Customizing the Button Backup Script ......................................................... 14
PUSHBUTTONTM BACKUP FOR MAC ............................................ 19
System Requirements .................................................................................... 19 Software Installation ..................................................................................... 20
Installing Retrospect® Express ......................................................................................................... 20 Installing AcomData PushButtonTM Manager ............................................................................. 22
Setting up the Button Backup Script ............................................................ 25 Customizing the Button Backup Script......................................................... 28 Install Retrospect Express 5.1 (Mac OS 9 & pre-OS 10.1.5) .................................. 34
APPENDIX ............................................................................ 35
Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................................... 35 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 37 Glossary ........................................................................................................... 38 One Year Limited Warranty ............................................................................ 40 Obtaining Service for Your AcomData Product ............................................ 40 Notices ............................................................................................................. 41
AcomData Contact Information
Address: 3410 Pomona Blvd. Pomona, CA 91768 Telephone: (909) 348-0680 Fax: (909) 598-8663 Web Site: www.acomdata.com Customer Service: customerservice@acomdata.com Technical Support: techsupport@acomdata.com Pre-Sales Questions: sales@acomdata.com
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INTRODUCTION
What is PushButtonTM Backup?
PushButtonTM Backup is an easy and convenient way to routinely backup your important files simply by pressing the PushButtonTM on the front of your Drive. Not only does PushButtonTM Backup make backups easier and more convenient, but since you're backing up your data to a hi-performance hard drive, as opposed to say, tape or optical media, backups are also much faster.
How PushButtonTM Backup Works
Along with special hardware and firmware components, (inside the Drive) PushButtonTM Backup uses a special version of Retrospect Express and the AcomData PushButtonTM Manager software (on the included CD) that work together to initiate and run backups whenever you press the PushButtonTM. Retrospect Express is the software that actually performs the data backup function. The Retrospect Express software bundled with your AcomData Drive was specially configured to work with PushButtonTM Backup. The primary function of the AcomData PushButtonTM Manager is to enable the PushButtonTM on the Drive to initiate a backup when pressed. The first time you use PushButtonTM Backup, the Retrospect Button Backup wizard will launch and help you quickly setup a Duplicate script that specifies the volume (drive) you want to backup and the types of files you want to include in your routine backups. After setup is complete, each subsequent time you press the PushButtonTM, Retrospect Express will automatically launch and perform an incremental Duplicate, saving the files to your AcomData Drive. You only need to set up the script once. If you happen to delete the script, the next time you initiate a PushButtonTM Backup, Retrospect Express will run the Button Backup wizard.
Duplicates vs. Backups
There are three types of backup operations available: Duplicates; Backups, and; Archives. By default, PushButtonTM Backup performs Duplicates. However, after you set up PushButtonTM Backup you can change the Button Backup script to perform Backups or Archives instead. (The Archive operation is not discussed in this guide. For information
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on Archives see the Help menu in Retrospect Express.) Duplicates and Backups are the most common operations used for data backup; they are described below.
About Duplicates
The Duplicate operation is essentially a "smart" copying process. Files and folders from the source volume (e.g. your computer's internal hard drive) are copied to your AcomData Drive. Duplicated files and folders can be viewed and utilized just like the original source file because a duplicate is a straight copy of the source file. The Duplicate process saves space by overwriting old versions of duplicated files with the latest versions from the source volume. It also saves time by copying only files that are new or that have been changed since the last backup. If you erase a file or folder on the source volume, the duplicated file or folder on your AcomData Drive will also be erased the next time you press the PushButtonTM. In this way, the backup is always an exact duplicate of the source. You can restore duplicated files simply by dragging and dropping them back onto your computer's hard drive. The Duplicate operation is best suited for users who need quick access to their backed up files and who do not need to backup their operating system or application files.
About Backups
The Backup process "packages" backed up files into a Backup Set. Files in a Backup Set are not accessible via the desktop. They are only accessible via the Retrospect user interface. To retrieve a file in a Backup Set, you need to "restore" the file using Retrospect's Restore function. Instead of overwriting previously backed up files with the latest versions, with Backups all previous versions of backed up files are saved, which allows you to restore multiple versions of the same file as it has changed over time. As well as backing up your files, Backups can also save other types of data, including user settings, applications and their settings, and the operating system and its settings (including the registry). This information is invaluable if you need to perform disaster recovery on a computer that has become unresponsive. Backup Sets can be compressed to save space, and encrypted for added security. The Backup operation is best suited for users who want to backup their entire startup disk.
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PUSHBUTTONTM BACKUP FOR WINDOWS PCS
System Requirements
The following system requirements are for PushButtonTM Backup only. The system requirements for your specific AcomData Drive can be found in your Drive's User's Guide. · Minimum 233 MHz processor (Pentium, Celeron, AMD, etc.) · Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP · 128 MB of RAM
Software Installation
While we highly recommend backing up your files using the PushButtonTM for its ease and simplicity, it is possible to run backups, and any other Retrospect Express operation, directly from the Retrospect Express user interface. If you want to run backups without using the PushButtonTM you do not need to install the AcomData PushButtonTM Manager. You only need to install Retrospect Express.
Installing Retrospect® Express
1. Save all work you are currently working on and then restart your computer. 2. Insert the AcomData Software CD into your CD drive. The CD will launch automatically and you will see the Retrospect Express start screen (Figure 1). If the CD is already in the drive, locate the CD icon in My Computer. Right-click the icon and select AutoPlay. 3. In the Retrospect Express start screen, select "Install Retrospect Express."
FIGURE 1
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4. In the Retrospect InstallShield Wizard (Figure 2), click Next.
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5. Next you will see the License Agreement screen. If you accept the terms, select "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click Next. 6. Complete the Customer Information screen (optional) and click Next. 7. In the Setup Type screen (Figure 3), there are two options: "Recommended" and "Custom." If it's not already selected, select "Recommended" and click Next.
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8. In the Ready to Install the Program screen, click Install. 9. The Installing Retrospect screen will appear. Please wait while InstallShield Wizard installs Retrospect.
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10. Once the InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Retrospect, click Finish. If you wish to install the AcomData PushButtonTM Manager to run backups via the PushButtonTM, proceed to the next section: "Installing the AcomData PushButtonTM Manager." Otherwise, restart the computer and Retrospect Express will be ready to use. For information on how to use Retrospect Express see the Help menu in Retrospect Express.
Installing AcomData PushButtonTM Manager
If you have just installed Retrospect Express, the Retrospect Express start screen should still be up. If you do not see the Retrospect Express start screen, but the CD is still in the CD drive, go to My Computer and double-click on the CD drive icon. The Retrospect Express start screen will appear. If the CD is not in the drive, insert it. The CD will launch and the Retrospect Express start screen will appear automatically. 1. In the Retrospect Express start screen click on "Install AcomData PushButtonTM Manager." 2. The Welcome to the AcomData PushButtonTM Manager Setup Wizard will appear (Figure 4). Click Next.
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3. In the Select Installation Folder screen (Figure 5), select the destination folder. We recommend using the default location shown in the Folder field. Click Next.
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4. The Confirm Installation screen will appear. Click Next. 5. When the Installation Complete screen appears, click Close. 6. In the Retrospect Express start screen, click Quit. 7. Restart your computer. After the computer boots up, you should see the AcomData PushButtonTM Manager icon on your System Tray (Figure 6).
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Proceed to the next section: "Setting up PushButtonTM Backup."
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Setting up PushButtonTM Backup
When you set up PushButtonTM Backup, the Button Backup script that is created is set to run Duplicates by default. If you want run Backups instead of Duplicates, first complete this section, then go to the next section: "Customizing the Button Backup Script." 1. Press the PushButtonTM on the Drive. Retrospect Express will launch. In the Welcome to Retrospect! window (Figure 7) the license code field will display the correct license code. You do not need to enter a license code. Click OK.
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2. Next, the display will ask you to register your copy of Retrospect Express. To register, click Register Now and complete the Retrospect Express Registration form. 3. In the Retrospect Button Backup wizard click Next. 4. In Step 1 (Figure 8) you will be asked which volume you want to backup (for example, C drive). Click Next.
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5. In Step 2 (Figure 9) you will be asked what files you want to backup. Select Entire volume to backup and entire disk, or select Documents only. Click Next.
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6. In Step 3 (Figure 10) you will be asked where you want to save your backup. Select the AcomData Drive and click Next.
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7. In the next window (Figure 11) you will have the option to click Start Now or click Finish to exit the ...
