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  • Page 1 Clickfree Wireless Backup User Guide for Microsoft Windows users...
  • Page 2 Clickfree and the Clickfree logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Storage Appliance Corporation. Other product names used in this guide are recognized as trademarks or registered trademarks of their owners. The information contained in this guide is provided by Storage Appliance Corporation...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Contents NTRODUCING THE LICKFREE How it works... 4 Definitions ... 5 What gets backed up? ... 5 Features ... 6 What do I need before I start? ... 6 ... 7 ACKING Backing up a computer the first time... 7 Using the BackupLink utility ...

  • Page 4: Introducing The Clickfree Wireless

    Introducing the Clickfree Wireless OW IT WORKS Clickfree Wireless backup drive is the easiest way to protect the data on all the PC and Mac computers connected to your wireless router, with no effort at all, by automatically searching for and backing up onto its built-in hard disk all the content stored on these computers.

  • Page 5: What Gets Backed Up

    Each time you use Clickfree after that, it only backs up the new or changed content, so it will be much quicker. Any files that were deleted from your computer since the last backup are not deleted from the Clickfree Wireless.

  • Page 6: What Do Ineed Before Istart

    Wireless functionality enabled in the computers to be backed up wirelessly (not • necessary for computers that are wired directly to the router) All computers that you want to backup wirelessly onto the Clickfree Wireless must be Copyright © 2010 Storage Appliance Corporation. START connected on the same wireless network.

  • Page 7: Backing Up

    1. Make sure that your computer is switched on and has finished starting up. 2. Connect the USB cable on the Clickfree Wireless to a USB port on your computer. DO NOT connect the Clickfree Wireless power cable to a power outlet.
  • Page 8 6. To back up another computer on the same network, connect the built-in USB cable on the Clickfree Wireless to a USB port on the next computer you want to back up. Once complete, disconnect the Clickfree Wireless from the computer and repeat for all other computers you want to back up.
  • Page 9 Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Backing Up If you unplug the Clickfree Wireless before the backup is complete (and therefore the Clickfree Wireless may not have learned the settings of your wireless router), you must repeat the procedure as if it were the first time Clickfree is installed.

  • Page 10: Using The Backuplink Utility

    After the first backup on a computer, the Clickfree BackupLink utility, which allows the Clickfree Wireless to learn your wireless router settings, is installed on the computer. You will see an icon on your desktop and in the system tray (bottom right corner of your screen).

  • Page 11: Restoring Content

    – or you can allow Clickfree to make the choices for you. If you don’t change any options, Clickfree restores all of the content that was backed up, and puts it in the same folders on your computer that it was backed up from.
  • Page 12 7. If you are restoring files to somewhere other than the original locations, before it overwrites an existing file on your computer with one of the same name from the backed-up files, Clickfree asks if you want to replace the existing file with the same- name file from the backup. You can choose to: Keep both copies of this one file –...

  • Page 13: How Do Ifind Files That Were Restored

    OW DO FIND FILES THAT WERE RESTORED If Clickfree restored your files to a folder that was not their original location, Clickfree puts an icon on your desktop so that you can quickly and easily get to the restored content: Double-click the icon to open restored.
  • Page 14 Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) 2. In the Welcome window, click 3. Click the Restore tab. 4. Click Undo Restore 5. Click Start The latest restore is undone. To see what files were replaced by undoing the restore, click Click here to view undo log Copyright ©...

  • Page 15: Viewing Backed Up Files

    Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Viewing Backed Up Files ROWSING OR SEARCHING FOR FILES 1. Double-click the icon on the desktop (or click once on the icon in the system tray). 2. In the Welcome window, click 3. The Backup Summary...

  • Page 16: What Can I Do With The Files On My Backup

    Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) HAT CAN DO WITH THE FILES ON MY BACKUP When you have files displayed in the browse or search or photo view windows, you can either: Double-click a file to open it with the program that your computer normally uses for •...

  • Page 17: Frequently Asked Questions

    A: First backup copies all files, then subsequent backups are incremental only looking for new or changed files. Q: Can the ClickFree be password protected so only I can access the data? A: No, Clickfree Wireless cannot be password protected.
  • Page 18 Q: If I bought a new PC (Windows) and previously used a Mac, can I move files from Mac to Windows via the Clickfree? A: No. You would need to clear all the files prior to hooking the Clickfree up to a Windows based pc. Windows would not recognize the files from the Mac.
  • Page 19 Q: Can I transfer files from an external hard drive as a backup to a back up? A: Yes, you can set up Clickfree to backup your external hard drive. Q: If you are using the Clickfree for a business and you have personnel files, can everyone see them? A: Yes all files will be accessible.
  • Page 20 Q: Is there any way to use this on an older computer that does not have a USB connection? A: No. The first time you use Clickfree Wireless it needs to connect to a computer via a USB port. Q: Is it safe to delete the files you backup off of your computer? A: Not recommended.
  • Page 21 Q: Does it backup everything that came installed on my computer? A: No, Clickfree will just backup your personal content such as pictures, music, email, documents and videos. This is the stuff that cannot be replaced. Clickfree will not backup the application, those are replaceable and can be re-installed.
  • Page 22 Q: Will this back up Quicken files? A: Yes. Q: If I do a restore on my computer, will it delete my backup content on the Clickfree? A: No. You can only delete information on the Clickfree if you explicitly tell Clickfree to delete the files.
  • Page 23 A: This is a Windows Vista/Windows 7 feature and not prompted by the ClickFree. You should say yes to recognize the ClickFree Device. Q: Do I need to setup anything on my home router for the Clickfree Wireless device to work? A: No.
  • Page 24 Q:Do I need to use the electric adapter on the CLICKFREE WIRELESS device every time? A:Yes. You need to plug the electric adapter all the time once the wireless functionality is setup and this is a requirement. You do not need the electric adapter during the initial setup since it will be directly connected to the computer.

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