HP SimpleSave User Manual
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1. 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 HP SimpleSave lee YOUR COMPUTER iS NOW BACKED UP You can leave your HPSimpleSave drive plugged into your computer for simple automatic backups Or vou can unplug vour drive and store it in a safe place however it is recommended to leave it plugged in so vou alwavs have a backup of vour computer View Report HOW TO BACK UP YOUR FILES 4 HP SIMPLESAVE BACKUP SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 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 htip 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 c2. 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 lf 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 GETTING STARTED 2 HP SIMPLESAVE BACKUP SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 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 HP SimpleSave 0000 WELCOME TO HP SiMPLESAVE Backup will Automatically Start in 25 Seconds My Options Start Backup Notes t 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
3. up If you only wanted to back up the My Documents folder you can back up only that folder and no others If you want to specify only certain file types to be backed up use the to navigate to the type of file you want to back up and check the blue box to select the file type For example you may want to back up all of your content except videos in which case you would deselect the Video Files box HP SimpleSave Select Search Location Select File Types e Search All Locations recommended T Photo Files Z Video Files Z Music Files Z E mail Files Z Microsoft Office Z Finance ma PT Microsoft Works Media Center TV Show search only these locations O Z My Internet Explorer Favorites Web Page Files THAR RRR RAE Reset to Original Settings Note These settings will remain saved even if you unplug your HP SimpleSave drive MY OPTIONS 9 HP SIMPLESAVE BACKUP SOFTWARE USER MANUAL Adding a New File Type Extension HP SimpleSave backs up a defined set of file types If you have special programs that use an uncommon file type you may need to add a new extension to the list of file types to be backed up If you need to add a custom file type extension click on the green located in the bottom right of the screen Type in the extension and click Save HP SimpleSave File Extension I Cancel l Click OK to save your preferences About This Softwa
4. your computer is idle ltis 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 HOW TO BACK UP YOUR FILES 3 HP SIMPLESAVE BACKUP SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 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 9 HP SimpleSave These are the files found on your computer that will be backed up File Type Files Found File Size Photo Files 1 173 331 MB Video Files Ja 17 0 MB Music Files 16 13 9 MB E mail Files 4 649 KB Microsoft Office 188 40 6 MB eel otal Space Required The name of this backup is Matts PC 4 A Change File Types amp Locations Backup will start in 15 seconds Cancel Start
5. 3 0 GB Free Your restore requires 2 72 GB of space on the destination drive Back Note lt may take several minutes to several hours to restore your files depending on the amount of files you are restoring HOW TO RESTORE FILES 7 HP SIMPLESAVE BACKUP SOFTWARE USER MANUAL The following screen appears when the restore process is complete HP SimpleSave RESTORE COMPLETE Your Files have been restored You can easily find the files by going to your desktop and selecting the Restored Files shortcut View Report Sometimes a file cannot be restored Click View Report if this occurs The report outlines which files could not be restored If you need help go to the HP support website at htip www hp com support HOW TO RESTORE FILES 8 HP SIMPLESAVE BACKUP SOFTWARE USER MANUAL My Options HP SimpleSave has several options for backup plan customization To access the options page click My Options in the HP SimpleSave welcome screen HP SimpleSave MY OPTIONS wi File Types amp Locations lt About this Software HP SimpleSave User Manual A e fi Ko nguage English P File Types amp Locations HP SimpleSave automatically backs up the most common file types on your computer s primary hard drive by default You can use the File Types amp Locations option to modify these settings Click Search only these locations to specify specific drives or folders you want HP SimpleSave to back
6. HP SimpleSave Backup Software User Manual BACKUP SOFTWARE Bh simpleSsave N O mi D A i Getting Help For additional help with your drive its installation and the software contact one of the following HP Customer Care Web Support For the latest updates and information go to http www hp com support E mail Support http www hp com support Toll free Telephone Support North America 866 444 7407 International 800 636 66666 Table of Contents 1 About HP SimpleSave Backup Software 1 HP SimpleSave Backup Software Features eee ee 1 Supported Operating Svstems 0 0 cee eee 1 2 Getting Started i cies ia Mew eee een 2 3 Howto Back Up Your Files 0 0000cuneee 3 Backup NOLS wwe ees eke oie e Shi ee SOMA E ee Ree hae eee oS 3 Backing up Multiple Computers eee eee ees 5 About the HP SimpleSave Monitor 0 0000 cece eee ees 5 4 HowTo Restore Files 0ccc cece eee eee 6 5 MY Onu0ns i sic ia sce out ec enwes ae ete ue aues 9 File Types amp LOCalons lt es54sse04ebe bl ei Meee a ik ies 9 About This SOUWAlC na cece vee ewe wa a L sate wie eae eee eee 10 HP SimpleSave User Manual eee ne 10 Language Preferences 0 Lee 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS i HP SIMPLESAVE BACKUP SOFTWARE USER MANUAL About HP SimpleSave Backup Software Welcome to HP SimpleSave Backup Software a utility you can use with your HP SimpleSav
7. d making your selections HP SimpleSave Select what you want to restore Restore Everything Restore Only These Files DEI fl 4 T fm DOCS E M Documents and Settings El M fi MSOCache ll Users 90000409 6000 11D3 8CF iM e cavi WORKSSETUP Mm WoW 2 3 0 7561 enUS DirectX j AUTOEXEC BAT EULA pdf install dat D wizard txt 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 HP SimpleSave Select where you want to save your restored files Restore to original path File will be restored to their original location Restore to one folder File will be restored to the selected location Select which drive you want your files to be restored to Sener Se E 292GB free By default your files will be saved to a new folder found at C Restored Files Change Folder Required 2 72 GB 7
8. e 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 7 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 ABOUT HP SIMPLESAVE BACKUP SOFTWARE 1 HP SIMPLESAVE BACKUP SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 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
9. e any responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP or the manufacturer No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of the manufacturer 2009 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law The information in this document is subject to change without notice 4779 705028 A01 May 2009 MY OPTIONS 11
10. estore 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 HP SimpleSave WELCOME T0 HP SiMPLESAVE Backup will Automatically Start in 25 Seconds My Options Explore Restore Start Select the backup file you want to restore files from then click Open HP SimpleSave l Select the Backup you want to restore your files from Annas HP 3 31 2009 5 59 03 PM Laptop 4 2 2009 5 55 15 PM Computer Name Matts PC User Name Owner Last Backup 3 27 2009 9 52 05 PM Back 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 HOW TO RESTORE FILES 6 HP SIMPLESAVE BACKUP SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 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 finishe
11. omputer 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 e Before disconnecting your HP SimpleSave drive exit HP SimpleSave by right clicking the HP SimpleSave Monitor then click Exit xj TDO SH HB sor Note If you exit the HP SimpleSave Monitor any new or changed files will NOT be backed up HOW TO BACK UP YOUR FILES 5 HP SIMPLESAVE BACKUP SOFTWARE USER MANUAL How Io Restore Files Use HP SimpleSave to r
12. re In the About this Software window you can easily check on the HP SimpleSave version information manually check for a software update and review the End User License Agreement HP SimpleSave ABOUT THiS SOFTWARE HP SimpleSave Version 1 01 Check for Update End User License Agreement Turning Off Automatic Updates If you do not want HP SimpleSave to check for updates each time the program starts click Check for Update then click In the future do not check for updates Click OK HP SimpleSave User Manual If you ever need to reference this user guide you can easily access it by clicking on the HP SimpleSave user guide link or you can check the HP support site at at http www hp com support Language Preferences HP SimpleSave matches the language of your operating system by default To change the language select a different language from the list click OK then restart HP SimpleSave for the change to take effect MY OPTIONS 10 HP SIMPLESAVE BACKUP SOFTWARE USER MANUAL Hewlett Packard Company P O Box 4010 Cupertino CA 95015 4010 U S A The only warranties for HP branded products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty Neither HP nor the manufacturer shall be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Neither HP nor the manufacturer assum
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