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NTI Backup Now EZ v2 User’s Guide GMAA00423010 11/12...
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Contents Contents Introduction...................4 Backup Now EZ new main features ......4 Overview of the Main Screen ........4 Chapter 1: “Using Backup NOW!” Creating and Configuring a Backup Job........6 Welcome screen ............6 Modifying the Backup Source ......6 Modifying the Backup Destination ......7 Modifying the Backup Schedule......8 Chapter 2: Running and Managing a Backup Job.....9 Running a Backup Job ..........9...
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.
Introduction Overview of the Main Screen 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.
Chapter 1 “Using Backup NOW!” 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 ❖...
“Using Backup NOW!” Creating and Configuring a Backup Job 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.
“Using Backup NOW!” Creating and Configuring a Backup Job Welcome screen 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.
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: Select a backup job from the Job List by selecting the box next to the job name in the Main screen.
Running and Managing a Backup Job Restoring a Backup Job Restoring a Backup Job Online Cloud Restore Restoring in Easy Restore: 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.
Running and Managing a Backup Job Restoring a Backup Job File and Folder Restore Restoring in Easy Restore: 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.
Running and Managing a Backup Job Creating a Bootable CD/DVD Complete System Restore Restoring in Complete System: In the Action menu select Restore, or at the bottom right of the main screen click the Restore ( ) button. Click the Complete System Restore tab. The steps in restoring the complete system are displayed.
Installing and Uninstalling Backup Now EZ Installing Backup Now EZ To install Backup Now EZ: Connect the Toshiba hard drive with the Backup Now EZ software to an available USB port on your computer. A window automatically appears asking if you wish to install the software.
“Emergency Recovery” Installation Installing and Uninstalling Backup Now EZ 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.