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Creating a Configuration Backup for the XMC-1
The Backup Configuration feature on the XMC-1 allows you to save your entire current configuration
onto a USB drive. We STRONGLY suggest that, after configuring your XMC-1 just the way you want it,
you save a backup copy of the configuration. You can then use this backup at a later date to restore
your XMC-1 to its current configuration. (This is handy if you want to experiment with various options.)
Note: Most standard UsB flash drives can be used to create a Configuration Backup. The UsB
drive you use should be formatted using a standard fAT32 format; avoid multiple partitions
or drives with permanently installed management software. Either a UsB drive formatted on
a Windows computer or a pre-formatted UsB drive should work, but UsB drives formatted on
Apple computers using the default settings may not work. Instructions for properly formatting
a UsB drive on an Apple computer will be available on the XMC-1 product page.
Note: The XMC-1 will only store a single configuration file; this file will be stored in the main
folder of the drive, under a pre-configured name. When restoring the configuration, the XMC-1
will automatically use this same file. If desired, you can rename the current configuration file to
save multiple versions, but you will have to rename it back to the original name and place it in
the default location in order for the XMC-1 to recognize it.
Note: It is perfectly acceptable to use the same UsB drive for a firmware update file and a
configuration backup.
To back up the configuration on your XMC-1:
• Insert the USB drive into the USB port on the front or back of the XMC-1.
• Press the Menu button.
• Use the Up/Down buttons to select Setup; press the Right button to enter the Setup menu.
• Use the Up/Down buttons to select Advanced; press the Right button to enter the Advanced
Setup menu.
• Use the Up/Down buttons to select Backup Config; press the Right button to enter the
confirmation screen.
• Use the Up button to confirm your choice; the confirmation box will change to "X".
• Use the Left button to confirm the backup.
• You will see a status message indicating that the backup is in progress, and another message
to confirm when it is completed.
• You may remove the USB drive and exit the Setup Menu as soon as the "Done" status message
appears.
Note: The XMC-1 has internal storage which can hold one configuration backup. Initiating the
Backup Configuration procedure with no UsB flash drive inserted will prompt the XMC-1 to
save its configuration to internal memory. Initiating a Restore Configuration procedure with no
UsB drive installed will prompt the XMC-1 to restore the internal configuration backup file - if
one exists.
Note: The XMC-1 stores a second copy of the configuration file in the same location as the
original for safety purposes; this file is a duplicate of the current backup file; it is NoT a backup
of the previous configuration.
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