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1. Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 6 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Install IDrive for Mac Follow the steps given below to install the application 1 After downloading the application double click the IDriveforMac dmg and then click the IDriveforMac pkg A Welcome to the IDrive for Mac Installer screen is displayed 2 Click Continue to proceed with the installation A Software License Agreement screen is displayed 3 Click Continue and Agree from the subsequent screen to proceed 4 Select the location where you want to install the application using Change Installation Location and click Install 5 A screen is displayed for verification Enter the valid system password administrator password and click OK On successful installation an Installation Succeeded message is displayed Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Login to IDrive for Mac Application Follow the steps given below to login to the application 1 Go to File gt New Finder Window gt Application gt IDrive for Mac gt IDrive for Mac or double click the IDrive for Mac shortcut on the Desktop A Login screen is displayed as shown below IDrive for Mac iDrive SSL Encryption M Remember Username and Password Cancel Login amp New User Sign up Zei Forgot Password amp Upgrade Account Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 2 Enter the U2. 08 04 37 09 14 Nov 08 04 37 09 14 Nov 08 04 37 09 14 Nov 08 04 37 09 14 Nov 08 04 37 09 O9000000000lF8 You can view the files stored in the backup directories in your Drive for Mac account the previous day s files stored in the newly created folders These backup directories have meaningful names with date extensions or nightly weekly extensions and so on Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 25 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Session Log The Session Log option lets you view log details of all the interactive and scheduled backup restore jobs performed in a session You can view or delete the selected Session Log using the View or Delete button respectively Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 26 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac IDrive Monitor Status Item On installing the application an IDrive Monitor Drive Monitor status item is displayed on the system menu bar of your Mac On clicking the IDrive Monitor status item a shortcut menu is displayed as shown below Upgrade Account Launch Drive for Mac Backup Now Leopard GB 93 GB free Show Progress ree Manage all the Scheduled Jobs wt View Log a Send Error Report Tiger Quit IDriveMonitor 5B 119 8 GB free This menu has the following options Upgrade Account This option takes you to the corresponding IDrive for Mac webpage from where you can upgrade your account Launch Drive for Mac T
3. 1 From the application menu bar go to IDrive for Mac and select the Preferences gt General option The General screen is displayed 2 Select the check box provided for Connect Automatically on Reboot Login 3 Click Apply to commit the changes Note This is applicable only if the Remember Username and Password option is enabled on the Login screen Automatically Power off after the completion of the Scheduled job Selecting this option shuts down the system automatically on completion of the scheduled backup Follow the steps given below to enable this option 1 From the application menu bar go to IDrive for Mac and select the Preferences gt General option The General screen is displayed 2 Select the check box provided for Automatic power off after completion of the Scheduled jobs 3 Click Apply to commit the changes Enable Cut off Time for Scheduled Job This option stops the scheduled backup at the specific time set by you The backup is resumed at the next scheduled time from the point it was stopped This ensures that the scheduled backup do not interrupt the normal computer operations Compress data during transmission The application compresses and transmits data to ensure quick backup and reduced bandwidth usage This option is enabled by default Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 20 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Auto Pause The Auto Pause Option in the Preferences tab m
4. Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Backup Restore The Backup Restore menu has options that let you perform an interactive backup or restore of the files folders These include Backup The Backup option lets you perform an immediate backup of the files folders from your local Mac to your Drive for Mac account For this follow the steps given below Login to the application 2 Select the files folders to be backed up from the left pane My Files 3 From the application menu bar go to Backup Restore and select the Backup option or click the Backup Now button present on the main screen to start the backup Restore The Restore option lets you restore the files folders from your IDrive for Mac account to the selected destination on your Mac You can perform immediate restore in the following ways Using Restore menu option Follow the steps given below to perform an immediate restore operation 1 Login to the application 2 Select files folders My IDrive to be restored and click Next A Where to Restore screen is displayed 3 Select the destination to which you want to restore the selected file folder and click Choose 4 From the application menu bar go to Backup Restore and select the Restore option The Drive for Mac application checks for the status of the files folders and then restores them to the selected destination On successful completion of the restore process a message to view the restored fil
5. gt Schedule Backup configuration allows you to customize the scheduled backups as per your convenience based on date time or frequency gt Efficient Storage Computation that ensures that the total storage space is calculated only for the latest version of a particular file and is not based on its historical versions Snapshots gt Manage all the scheduled backup jobs enables you to manage all your scheduled backup jobs with the click of a button gt Scheduled backup in system lock logoff mode ensures that your scheduled backup takes place uninterrupted Further there is a provision to automatically shut down the Mac on completion of the operation Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 4 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Restore Features gt Interactive Restore allows you to immediately restore files folders from your IDrive for Mac account to the local Mac gt Snapshots provide for the 10 previous versions of files backed up to your IDrive for Mac account The number of available daily Snapshots may change without notice Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 5 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Link for Application Download To download the application go to http www idrive com idrive for mac htm and click the Download icon The following screen is displayed IDriveforMac dmg a BE 544 KB of 3 8 MB 9 6 KB sec 6 minutes remaining Top
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7. IDrive for Mac User manual iDrive for Mac TABLE OF CONTENTS introduction ageet ovseacedcsshades codtuadecssuadas gedeelt ge 3 FO AQUMGS A E E EU dE 4 General Features eseou eene aE deg ESA A Backup Features scra aa a a a A E 4 Restore EE 5 Link for Application DOWMlOa ccseceseeeeeseeeseeeneeeeeeeeeesaaeseseeeeeeeeesaaesaseaeenseaeseaeseseaeenseeeeeenenas 6 install Drive for d EE 7 Login to IDrive for Mac Application s sssssssunsuunsuunnuunnuunnnunnnunnnunnnunnnunnnunnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnn ennnen nnna 8 IDrive for Mac Interlace nenna annaa ER RANAR ENARAK RR 9 IDrive for Mac Menu bar Options ssusssnnsennnennnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn anneanne En LEE EDEL ELLE 11 IDrive fon Mangers dee 11 About Drive for MaC EE 11 Preference E E E E E E ken Rane 11 el E 12 CORR ES eege 12 NG EE 12 B ckup REStO RE nna a EES 13 GET A EE 13 PRES re eege Ee es 13 IB le WEE 15 Session LOG DEE 15 Interactive LOG E 15 Scheduled BACKUP Be E 15 Kelte 16 IDrive for Mac Help E 16 Send tele LE 16 VE 16 E EE 17 IDrive for Mac Toolbar options cccceeccesccesseeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeseseaeeneeeeeseaesesaaeeesneeeeeeeessaesaseeeenseeeees 18 PRETEEN COS piana En E AEA 18 Fan L US 21 Exclude flies and folders SEE ea nice neni nee Acne tee i 21 Se E EE 23 Reschedule a Backup job using the Scheduler toolbar option 24 Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 1 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac MMA
8. akes intelligent guesses on pausing and resuming backup to enable optimum desktop experience during user activity Bandwidth Throttle when system is not in use This option let s you set the bandwidth to be used by your system for backups when it is not in use By default it is set to 100 Note The percentage set for Bandwidth Throttle is applicable for both scheduled and interactive backups Bandwidth Throttle when system is in use Select the Auto Pause option from the check box to use this option This option lets you set the bandwidth to be used by your system for backups when it is in use This allows other applications to run without hindrance By default it is set to 25 Exclude files and folders The Exclude Tab in the Preferences window allows you to exclude data from backup To exclude files folders click the plus icon and use the navigation window to select the files folders that you wish to exclude By default some files and folders including all hidden files and folders are excluded by the Drive for Mac application To backup excluded items clear the check boxes and perform the backup operation Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 21 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Files folders excluded from backup Default M JE Desktop DB M Desktop DF mM Network wal Temporary Items Mi 5 TheVolumeSettingsFolder M D Trash mM Q Volumes M automount M G bin M i cores M EI d
9. ded alongside Desktop notification This option lets you receive notifications on the desktop regarding the status of the scheduled backup job For this select the Notify to desktop after completion of the scheduled job option Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 31 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Other Options The application has the following additional options to perform functions like refresh backup restore schedule backups and so on Image Button Description Lets you refresh the contents of the files on your Ach Refresh Mac IDrive for Mac account with the latest changes bi Delete Lets you delete the selected files folders from your IDrive for Mac account Lets you know the amount of space used in your he alcuiat IDrive for Mac account Help Lets you access the IDrive for Mac help manual Lets you perform an immediate backup of the Backup Now files folders to your IDrive for Mac account Lets you schedule the backup of the files folders Schedule Backup Schedule for a future date and time to your IDrive for Mac account Lets you immediately restore the files folders from Restore your IDrive for Mac account to the local Mac Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 30 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac IDrive for Mac Finder Plug in IDrive for Mac Finder Plug in integrates with Mac OS X making access to your IDrive account on Mac as
10. e 25 Using Snapshot toolbar option 25 Using Preference menu option c ccceccceecceeeeeeeceeeeeceaeeeeaaeeeeaeeeceaeeesaaeeseeeeseeeessaeeseaeeeneees 25 SOSSION BO E 26 IDrive Monitor Status lem SseeEsEEEEERREESREEEREEEEEREEEEEREEERREEEEEREEEEEREEEREEEEEREEEEEREEEREEEEEREEEEEREEEEERun 27 Upgrade EE EE EE 27 Launch Drive Tor M 322 EIDE Er lede deles 27 Backup NO deeg geed 28 SHOW e E 28 Manage all the Scheduled job S 22 EEG des 28 IMAC TA Ro EE 29 Send Error RED ORE ccc cote hes cers ene EEN en a endt 29 Additional Information 200ssssseee rese E LEE ELLE E LEE LEE ELDELE LEE ELLLER 30 Schedule Backup 252 ELERS eege eege SEENEN 30 Date time and frequency of backup ccccceeeeeceeeeeceneeeeaaeeeeeeeceaeeeseaaeseeneeseeeeesaeeseaaeeeenees 30 Bee e rer M ressasiar Ea rele ere NEN ANa aE ap enn 31 Other Options tee 32 IDrive tor Mac Finder Pl RS ER EEN ED EDER sc ciacesvscodesscescenies a a Faaa iaa 33 Uninstall IDrive for Mac Application ccceeccesece cesses seeeeeseeeeeeneeseeeseneeeeeeeneeseeeseseeeenseaeeees 33 System De UC 34 Technical Support LL LEE cece ERE EEN EEN rel rar 34 Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 2 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Introduction IDrive for Mac is a reliable online backup and restore application for the Mac platform It safeguards your critical data in case of system crash Customization options include the provision to modify the data
11. e desired file and click Restore to restore it to your local machine or Delete to delete it from your IDrive account You can filter the search by selecting any of the following options e Match the whole file name e Picture Music and Video Files e Document Files doc and txt e Allfiles Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 17 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac IDrive for Mac Toolbar options The following options are available on toolbar e Preferences e Scheduler e Snapshots e Session Log Preferences The General Tab in the Preferences window allows you to change the settings of the application as shown below M Show Snapshots C Desktop Notification Connect Automatically after Reboot Login C Automatically Power off after the completion of the Scheduled Job M Enable Cut off Time for Schedule Job 12 22 18 PM v Compress data during transmission The General Tab in the Preferences window allows you to show hide Snapshot and customize the settings of the application Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 18 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac On the main screen click the Preferences gt General option from the toolbar The following options is displayed e Show Snapshots e Desktop Notification e Connect Automatically after Reboot Login e Automatically Power off after the completion of the Scheduled job e Enable Cut off Time for scheduled Job e Compress data dur
12. easy as opening a Finder window Just drag n drop the files folders that you need to backup While IDrive for Mac application is optimized for best performance for a quick look and easy drag n drop the Finder Plug in is a useful tool Uninstall IDrive for Mac Application Follow the steps given below to uninstall the application 1 Go to File gt New Finder Window gt Application gt IDrive for Mac and double click the IDriveUninstaller app A Welcome to IDrive for Mac Uninstaller screen is displayed 2 Click Continue to proceed and click Yes from the subsequent screen to confirm the uninstallation 3 A screen is displayed for verification Enter the valid system password administrator password and click OK On successful uninstallation a Successfully uninstalled IDrive for Mac message is displayed Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 33 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac System Requirements e Mac OS X 10 4 Tiger or later e 500MHz G3 processor or later e 256 MB RAM Technical Support IDrive for Mac Product Support office Pro Softnet Corporation IDrive for Mac Division 21300 Victory Blvd Suite 690 Woodland Hills CA 91367 Contact 1 800 949 3555 ext 117 from within USA Monday thru Friday 6 00 AM to 8 00 PM PST OR 1 818 594 5972 ext 117 from outside USA s Fax 1 800 787 2595 Email support idrive com For more information visit http www idrive com idrive for mac htm Top
13. eduled job You cannot delete the scheduled job when the status indicates in progress Immediate Performs immediate backup of the scheduled job Refresh Refreshes the scheduled list of records Stop Transfer Stops the progress of the selected scheduled job View Log This option lets you view the log details of the scheduled backup job For this click the IDrive Monitor status item present on the system menu bar and select the View Log option Send Error Report This option lets you contact IDrive for Mac technical support team for queries suggestions or provide feedback For this follow the steps given below 1 Click the IDrive Monitor status item present on the system menu bar and select Send Error Report The Send Error Report screen is displayed 2 Enter your Username email ID contact number trouble ticket number if any and the subject 3 Explain your problem or query in the Message text box Click Send to send your feedback query to the technical support team Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 29 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Additional Information Schedule Backup You can schedule the backup of your files folders using the Schedule Backup button On the main screen click the Schedule Backup button The Scheduler screen is displayed as shown below Date and Time Settings Choose backup date and time 09 12 2008 7 57 00 PM Use recommended backu
14. es is displayed Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 13 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Using Restore button Follow the steps given below to perform an immediate restore operation Login to the application Select files folders present on the right pane My IDrive Click the Restore button A Where to Restore screen is displayed Select the destination to which you want to restore the selected files folders and click Restore PON gt The application checks the status of the files folders and restores them to the selected destination On successful completion of the restore process a message to view the restored files is displayed Note If the files folders selected for restore are already present at the specified location then they are overwritten Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 14 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Log The Log menu has options that let you view the details of the transactions of a particular session of backup or restore scheduled backups and all other transactions These include Session Log This option lets you view log details of all the interactive and scheduled jobs performed in a session Interactive Log This option lets you view log details of interactive backup and restore operations Scheduled Backup Log This option lets you view the log details of the scheduled backup operations Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 15 IDrive fo
15. ev M etc mi E shome M Lime M EI mach M Exclude hidden files folders Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 29 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Scheduler The Scheduler toolbar lets you edit delete stop refresh or reschedule a backup job for an immediate or scheduled backup On the main screen click the Scheduler toolbar option A Manage scheduled jobs screen is displayed as shown below Backup Nov 17 22 43 My Drive It has the following options Edit Lets you edit the selected scheduled backup job You cannot edit a backup job when the status indicates In Progress Delete Lets you delete the selected backup job You cannot delete a backup job when the status indicates In Progress Immediate Lets you select the scheduled backup job for an immediate backup Refresh Lets you refresh the backup jobs Stop Transfer Lets you stop the transfer of data to the IDrive for Mac account Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 23 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Reschedule a Backup job using the Scheduler toolbar option You can reschedule a backup job using the Scheduler toolbar option Follow the steps given below to reschedule a backup job Login to the application 2 Click the Scheduler toolbar option A Manage scheduled jobs screen is displayed 3 Select the scheduled backup job from the list and click Edit to reschedule it An Editing the selected
16. his option opens the Drive for Mac application Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 27 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Backup Now This option lets you perform an immediate backup of the scheduled backup job without logging into the application For this click the IDrive Monitor status item present on the system menu bar and select the Backup Now option Note Ensure that you have i logged into the application at least once before and ii created a backup set Show Progress This option lets you view the progress screen of the scheduled job which is in progress For this click IDrive Monitor status item present on the system menu bar and select the Show Progress option Manage all the Scheduled jobs This option makes it easy for you to manage all the scheduled backup jobs by letting you delete the scheduled backup jobs of the expired accounts while retaining the scheduled jobs of the others To manage the scheduled jobs click the IDrive Monitor status item and select the Manage all the Scheduled Jobs option A Manage all the Scheduled jobs screen is displayed as shown below Backup Nov 17 22 43 00 My IDrive Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 28 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac It has the following options Edit Lets you edit the selected scheduled job You cannot edit the scheduled job when the status indicates in progress Delete Deletes the selected sch
17. icket Number is provided Here enter the ticket number sent to you Website This option lets you access the Drive for Mac website Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 16 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Search You can locate files backed up to your IDrive for Mac account and restore them to your local machine For this follow the steps given below 1 Connect to the application 2 Enter the file or folder name in the search field on top right hand side of the main screen and press Enter 3 The File Search screen is displayed as shown below Enter full or partial file folder name or wild characters TFile Folder name Size Modified date v E Users celine lessons application_manual doc 10 50KB 20060602 n Users celine lessons code_wizard doc 10 50KB 20060602 n Users celine lessons introduction doc 10 50KB 20060602 n 2 Users celine lessons SQL_review doc 10 50 KB 20060602 g Ei Users celine lessons word_tutor doc 10 50 KB 20060602 Nn Users celine tutorials examples doc 10 50KB 20060602 n Users celine tutorials introduction doc 10 50KB 20060602 n Ej Users celine tutorials lesson 1 doc 10 50 KB 20060602 mm Ei Users celine tutorials lesson 2 doc 10 50 KB 20060602 n a Users celine tutorials lesson 3 doc 10 50 KB 20060602 N Users celine tutorials lesson A doc 10 50KB 20060602 p bastele All the files matching the search criteria are displayed From the search result select th
18. ing transmission Show Snapshots Snapshots provide historical view of data stored in your IDrive for Mac account This helps you to restore the files folders which might have been deleted accidentally to your local Mac You can view the files stored in your IDrive for Mac account under the newly created directories These directories appear with appropriate names and date extensions or extensions like nightly weekly and so on Follow the steps given below to enable this option 1 From the application menu go to IDrive for Mac and select the Preferences gt General option The General screen is displayed 2 Select the check box provided for Show Snapshots 3 Click Apply to commit the changes Desktop Notification This option lets you receive notification on the desktop on completion of every scheduled backup Follow the steps given below to enable this option 1 From the application menu bar go to IDrive for Mac and select the Preferences gt General option The General screen is displayed 2 Select the checkbox provided for Desktop Notification 3 Click Apply to commit the changes Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 19 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Connect Automatically after Reboot Login This option automatically connects you to the application once you log into your Mac While connecting to your account Login screen is not displayed Follow the steps given below to enable this option
19. p time OOO December 2008 WEE bh ZS ic 2 2 408 6 7 O Start the backup immediately S 10 11 12 13 14 a 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 cutoff time 8 57 32 PM FR N 555 Se 29 30 31 Use custom backup time Send email notification to Example bob team com kush team com krish team com M Notify to desktop after completion of the scheduled job The following options have to be set to schedule a backup job Date time and frequency of backup The options available to set date time and frequency of backup are as follows Use recommended backup time This default option backs up your data during off peak hours 6 PM to 9 AM Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 30 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Use custom backup time This option lets you set backup as per your convenience Start the backup immediately This option lets you to perform an immediate backup of your files folders Top Choose backup date and time This option lets you set the date and time of the scheduled backup Frequency This option lets you set the frequency Once Hourly Daily Weekly Monthly and Weekday of the scheduled backup job Type of Notification The options available to set different types of notification are Email notification This option lets you receive email notification on the status of the scheduled backup job For this select the Send email notification to option and enter the email ID in the text box provi
20. r Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Help The Help menu has options that let you access the Drive for Mac help manual contact technical support for any queries related to the application and access the IDrive for Mac website These include IDrive for Mac Help This option lets you access the Drive for Mac help manual Send Error Report The Send Error Report feature lets you send your queries to the IDrive for Mac technical support team in case you encounter any problem while working with application In the mail classify the type of error or problem encountered so that we can provide a prompt solution For this follow the steps given below 1 Login to the application 2 From the application menu go to Help and select the Send Error Report option or click the IDrive Monitor status item present on the system menu bar and select the Send Error Report option The Send Error Report screen is displayed 3 Enter your Username email ID contact number trouble ticket number if any and the subject Explain your problem or query in the Message text box 5 Click Send to send your feedback query to the technical support team You will receive an email from the technical support team containing the Ticket Number for your query that can be used this as a reference in case you face the same problem again or find that it has not been resolved For this purpose in the Send Error Report screen a text box for Trouble T
21. record screen is displayed 4 Click Next The Scheduler screen is displayed 5 Set the date and time frequency of backup type of notification and click Update The backup is rescheduled and the changes would be reflected on the Manage scheduled jobs screen 6 Click Close to close the screen Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 24 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Snapshots Snapshots provide historical view of data backed up to your IDrive for Mac account You can restore any version of data to the local Mac You can show hide Snapshots in the following ways Using Snapshot toolbar option Click the Snapshot toolbar option to show hide Snapshots Using Preference menu option 1 From the application menu bar go to IDrive for Mac and select the Preferences gt General option 2 Enable disable the Show Snapshots option to view hide the Snapshots It shows 10 new folders with appropriate names in your IDrive for Mac account as shown below My Drive gt ij BackUp_nightly 0_celine gt jj BackUp_nightly 1_celine gt fal BackUp_nightly 2_celine gt BE BackUp_nightly 3_celine gt jij SackUp_nightly 4_celine gt i BackUp_nightly 5_celine gt ij 8ackUp_nightly 6_celine gt e BackUp_nightly 7_celine gt jj BackUp_nightly 8_celine gt bel BackUp_nightly 9_celine Size Modified Date 07 Dec 08 20 51 10 04 Dec 08 01 26 08 04 Dec 08 01 26 08 04 Dec 08 01 26 08 14 Nov 08 04 37 09 14 Nov
22. sername and Password The Username and Password should be same as provided during Drive for Mac account registration 3 Click Login The SSL Encryption option is selected by default You can enable the Remember Username and password option to avoid typing the username and password on subsequent logins Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 8 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac IDrive for Mac Interface IDrive for Mac has a simple and user friendly interface making it easy to browse through the application On a first time login to an account the following screen is displayed To safeguard your critical data automatically the following folders are backed up by default iDrive By default the IDrive application backs up the Documents Desktop Downloads etc with the frequency set to a random off peak hour You can edit the Contents of my Backup set and or schedule the backup as per your convenience The screen has the following options Edit my Backup set takes you to the IDrive for Mac main screen from where you can update the Contents of my Backup set and schedule backups Edit schedule parameters opens the Scheduler screen from where you can modify the scheduled backup options like day and time and set notification options and so on Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 9 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac The Close button closes the above screen and di
23. set selected for backup schedules reporting options and more Your data is secure as it is transferred using 128 bit SSL encryption Also the graphical user interface makes it easy to navigate through the application The other key features include data compression during file transfer that ensures quick backups Incremental backups that economize the bandwidth usage and Snapshots that provide previous versions of data for restore Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 3 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac Features The features can be summarized as follows General Features v v VV V WV v 128 bit SSL encryption during data transmission that ensures secure online backups Compressed data during transmission that speeds up your backups Incremental backups where only the modified portions of your files are backed up to your account thus conserving bandwidth Easy selection of your files folders for backup Performs interactive backup restore or schedule backup for a future date and time Provision to receive email and desktop notifications after every scheduled backup job Web based access to backup and restore your files as also to view and search for them and to retrieve log reports Locate files and folders backed up to your account and restore the same to Mac desktop Backup Features gt Mirror Path ensures that the file folder hierarchy on your local Mac is replicated in your IDrive for Mac account
24. splays the main screen of the IDrive for Mac application The main screen of the application is displayed as shown below IDriv Modified Date Modified Date 27 fAuglO 13 21 27 Aug OB 02 13 20 14 Nov 08 18 11 O2 Now 06 23 40 16 27 Aug O8 13 09 03 Now O8 11 43 271 Aug 08 25 26 17 xov 08 10 33 27 Au9 08 13 09 19 Sep OS 14 26 27 Aug O8 13 21 27 Aug 08 13 09 27 Avg 08 13 09 27 A0g 08 13 09 27 Au9 08 13 21 27 Av9 08 13 19 27 Aug 08 13 21 KSE KKKKKKKKE 17 99 MB 27 Aug 08 13 21 9 35 MB 14 Now O8 18 11 Users celine Doxuments 623 32 KB 27 Aug 08 13 09 D bytes O3 Nov O8 11 43 Users celine emails 1 20 GB 27 Aug 08 15 26 Tauni backup set ue O The screen has three panes e The left side pane shows the files folders present on your Mac My Files e The right side pane shows the files folders present in your Drive for Mac account My IDrive e The lower pane shows the files folders selected for backup Default Backup Set Note Files and folders that are highlighted in orange will not be considered for Backup For details view the Exclude files and folders section in this manual Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 10 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac IDrive for Mac Menu bar Options The Application menu bar has the following options e Drive for Mac e File e Backup Restore e Log e Help IDrive for Mac The IDrive for Mac menu has options that let
25. you update the preferences settings and view information about the application These include About IDrive for Mac Displays information about the application installed on your computer Preferences The Preferences option allows you to change the settings of the application and exclude files and folders To access the Preferences screen from the application menu bar go to Drive for Mac and select the Preferences option The preferences screen has the following tabs General Auto Pause Exclude files and folders Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 11 IDrive for Mac User Manual iDrive for Mac File The File menu has options that let you connect to or disconnect from the IDrive for Mac application These include Connect The Connect option lets you log on to the application For this follow the steps given below 1 From the application menu bar go to File and select the Connect option The Login screen is displayed 2 Enter the Username and Password and click Login to login Disconnect The Disconnect option lets you logout from your account For this follow the steps given below 1 From the application menu bar go to File and select the Disconnect option A screen prompts you to commit your selection 2 Click Yes to log out from your account Note The scheduled backup operation continues even after you log out from the application Top Copyright Pro Softnet Corporation 12 IDrive for
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