HP BAAD0010HBK-NHSN User manual

Software Manual

HP SimpleSave

Backup Software

User Manual

™

SimpleSave™

Getting Help

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following:

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E-mail Support

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TABLE OF CONTENTS – i

Table of Contents

1 About HP SimpleSave Backup Software . . . . . . . . .1

HP SimpleSave Backup Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Supported Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

3 How to Back Up Your Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Backup Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Backing up Multiple Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

About the HP SimpleSave Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4 How To Restore Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

5 My Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

File Types & Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

About This Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

HP SimpleSave User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Language Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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ABOUT HP SIMPLESAVE BACKUP SOFTWARE – 1

About HP SimpleSave Backup Software

Welcome to HP SimpleSave Backup Software, a utility you can use with your

HP SimpleSave Desktop or Portable Hard Drive that makes it easy to protect the

valuable information on your computer.

HP SimpleSave Backup Software Features

• Easily back up all of your digital music, photo, video, recorded TV, gaming, or

other data files.

• Easily restore any or all of your backed up files.

• Automatically backs up changes whenever the computer is idle for 5 minutes.

• Can be used to back up multiple computers.

Note: HP SimpleSave does NOT back up your operating system or applications.

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows®

• Windows Vista®

• Windows XP

Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system. HP SimpleSave

software only supports Windows.

Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that you

install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Go to the Start menu and select

Windows Update.

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GETTING STARTED – 2

Getting Started

HP SimpleSave Backup Software runs directly from your HP SimpleSave drive and

does not need to be installed on your computer.

You may have to wait up to a full minute for your computer to configure your HP

SimpleSave drive the first time it’s connected to your computer. You may see several

installation messages appear on the screen as your computer sets up your HP

SimpleSave drive for the first time. You will not see these installation messages the

next time you plug in your HP SimpleSave drive.

The HP SimpleSave Backup Software automatically starts each time you plug in your

HP SimpleSave drive. To turn off this feature, go to www.hp.com/support and

navigate to the HP SimpleSave knowledgebase.

If HP SimpleSave software does not automatically start:

1. Click Computer in Windows Vista or My Computer in Windows XP to navigate

to your HP SimpleSave drive.

2. Double-click the HP SimpleSave application icon.

Agree to the End User License Agreement (EULA) the first time you use

HP SimpleSave by clicking the Accept button. Each time you start HP SimpleSave it

automatically checks for a software update. To turn off this feature, see “Turning Off

Automatic Updates” on page 10.

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HOW TO BACK UP YOUR FILES – 3

How to Back Up Your Files

After you open HP SimpleSave, it automatically begins backing up the most common

file types on your computer’s primary hard drive.

To change backup options including file types and locations, see “My Options” on

page 9.

Click Start or wait for the automatic timer to finish counting down (25 seconds) to

start the backup process.

Backup Notes

• It can take several hours (or more) to back up your computer for the first time. You

should consider performing your first backup at a time when your computer is idle.

• It is highly recommended to close any other programs to ensure files being

backed up are not in use.

HP SimpleSave prepares your backup by first scanning your computer. This may take

a few minutes depending on the amount of content on your computer.

You will be presented with a summary of the files found on your computer grouped

into different content categories. All the most common file types on your primary drive

are backed up by default. If you need to add a custom file extension, see “My

Options” on page 9.

The name of the backup is automatically created based on your computer’s name.

The backup name will appear below the summary of the files found on your computer.

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HOW TO BACK UP YOUR FILES – 4

If you want to make any changes to the file types, folders, or locations to be backed

up, click on Change File Types and Locations on the bottom of the screen. For

more information about changing file types and locations, see “My Options” on page

Click Start to begin the backup process or wait for the automatic timer to finish

counting down (15 seconds).

Your backup progress displays during the backup. You can see how many files are

planned for backup and how many have completed. The first time you back up your

computer it can take up to several hours (or more).

Click Pause to temporarily halt the backup process if you need to use your computer

for other tasks. Click Resume to restart the backup process. If you need to

permanently stop the backup process, click Cancel.

The following screen displays when the backup process is complete.

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HOW TO BACK UP YOUR FILES – 5

Sometimes a file cannot be backed up. If this occurs you will be notified to click the

View Report button. The report outlines which files could not be backed up. If you

need help, go to the HP support website at http://www.hp.com/support.

You can unplug your HP SimpleSave drive after your initial backup, however it is

recommended to leave it plugged in so you always have a backup of your computer.

As long as your HP SimpleSave drive remains plugged into your computer and the

HP SimpleSave Monitor is running, your computer will be backed up automatically

each time your computer remains idle (not used) for five minutes.

If you unplug your HP SimpleSave drive, just plug it back in and run HP SimpleSave

by clicking the HP SimpleSave application icon. The software automatically backs up

any modified files and all new files since your last backup from your computer to your

HP SimpleSave drive.

Backing up Multiple Computers

If you want to back up another computer, simply unplug your HP SimpleSave drive

and plug it into the other computer. Follow the same steps as detailed in “How to

Back Up Your Files” on page 3.

About the HP SimpleSave Monitor

The HP SimpleSave Monitor appears in your system tray after the initial backup is

performed. The HP SimpleSave Monitor continuously watches your computer for any

new or changed files and automatically backs up those files after your computer is

idle (not used) for five minutes. Your HP SimpleSave drive must be left plugged into

your computer for the HP SimpleSave monitor to work.

Before disconnecting your HP SimpleSave drive, exit HP SimpleSave by right-

clicking the HP SimpleSave Monitor, then click Exit.

Note: If you exit the HP SimpleSave Monitor, any new or changed files will NOT be backed up.

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HOW TO RESTORE FILES – 6

How To Restore Files

Use HP SimpleSave to restore files you have backed up on your HP SimpleSave

drive.

Plug the HP SimpleSave drive into the computer onto which you want to restore your

files. Double-click the HP SimpleSave icon in your system tray to start the HP

SimpleSave application.

When the “Welcome to HP SimpleSave” screen appears, click the Restore button at

the bottom of the screen. Restore only appears if there is a backup file on the drive.

Select the backup file you want to restore files from, then click Open.

Next, select what you want to restore. Restore Everything is selected by default.

Choose this option if you want to restore everything that was backed up.

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HOW TO RESTORE FILES – 7

Click Restore Only These Files to choose specific files or folders you want to

restore. Make your selections by clicking the check boxes next to the folders. You can

select individual files by selecting the files on the right and clicking the checkbox on

the top left of the file. Double-click any of the files if you want to preview the file

before restoring. Click OK when finished making your selections.

Next, select where you want to save your restored files.

Clicking Restore to original path restores your files to their original location on

your primary drive. If your original files still exist in the original location, HP

SimpleSave prompts you to decide if you want to Replace, Keep Both, or Skip for

each duplicate file found.

It is recommended you restore your files to one new folder by clicking Restore to

one folder. By default, your files are saved to a new folder found at ‘C:\Restore

Files.’ Click Change Folder to specify a different location. Click OK to continue.

Your files will be restored in the same folder structure as when they were originally

backed up.

Note: It may take several minutes to several hours to restore your files depending on the amount of files you are

restoring.

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