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1. In the Applications list of the Imation Control Panel, click the "Secure Backup" button to
open the program (Windows only)
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The Secure Backup window should appear, displaying the Secure Files drive.
2. Select the files you want to back up.
3. Click the checkboxes next to the files you want to back up.
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A green checkmark means all files in this folder and all sub-folders will be backed up
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A red minus sign means only some of the files in this folder or its subfolders will be
backed up
4. Type the path to the destination folder for the backed up files or use the Browse button to
locate it.
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The destination folder can be an existing folder, a new folder, or a separate drive (for
example, a network fileshare)
5. Click "Backup Now". The files will be encrypted and backed up.
NOTE:
While the files are securely encrypted, the filenames are not. To hide the filenames, zip
the files you want to back up before you create the backup file.
IMPORTANT:
Do not add, alter, or delete the backed up files or you may be prevented from
restoring them later.
RESTORE FILES TO DEVICE FROM BACKUP FILE
1. In the Applications list of the Imation Control Panel, click the "Secure Backup" button to
open the program (Windows only).
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The Secure Backup window should appear, displaying the Secure Files drive.
2. Select the "Restore from My Computer" tab.
3. Select the destination folder you had chosen previously when backing up your data.
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Make sure to select the folder that contains the backup file, not files or folders within
that folder.
4. Select which files/folders to restore and click "Restore Now". Restored files will overwrite
existing files of the same name on the Secure Files drive.
NOTE:
If the data was backed up from a different Imation Personal device, you must use the
device password for that device in order to restore the files to another device.
Update my device
You can securely update software and firmware on your device through signed updates that are
verified in hardware. Keeping your device up-to-date helps protect you from future malware and
online threats.
1. Unlock your device and click the "Settings" button on the menu bar of the Imation Control
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