User manual ACOMDATA M-PUSHBUTTON BACKUP

[. . . ] PUSHBUTTON BACKUP USER'S GUIDE TM IMPORTANT Before reading this guide, set up your AcomData External Hard Drive according to the instructions in your Hard Drive User's Guide. If you want to use your Drive for backups please read this guide carefully; it contains important information that will help you create the backup strategy that best suits your needs. If you do NOT want to use your PushButtonTMequipped AcomData Drive for backups, you do not need to read this guide or install the supplied software. CONTENTS AcomData Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 What is PushButtonTM Backup? [. . . ] You will see the message displayed in Figure 25. Installation of the DMBtMgr cannot run from the CD because the installer needs to write data back to itself during installation. Once the DMBtMgr file has been copied, a new window containing the copied file will open. Double-click the DMBtMgr icon in that window. FIGURE 25 3. The Authenticate window will appear with the message "Install Retrospect Express requires that you type your password. " This is the password you use to log on to your computer. Type in your password and click OK. ­ 22 ­ 4. The DMBtMgr_Install window will appear (Figure 26). In the Select Destination screen, the default location should be your computer's hard drive. If not, select your computer's hard drive and then click Continue. FIGURE 26 5. In the Installation Type screen (Figure 27), the default installation type is Easy Install. Leave it as is and click Continue. FIGURE 27 ­ 23 ­ 6. Next, you will see the message: "The installer has all the files necessary to complete the chosen install. " (Figure 28) Click Install. FIGURE 28 7. Once the files have been installed, in the Finish Up screen you will see the message: "Installation was successful. . . " Click Quit. Proceed to the next section: "Setting up the Button Backup Script. " ­ 24 ­ Setting up the Button Backup Script Before you can use PushButtonTM Backup, you will need to set up the Button Backup script. Press the PushButtonTM on the front of the Drive. You will see the alert below (Figure 29). You will be asked to type in your administrator password. This is the password you use to log in to your computer. You will see the Retrospect license code on the window. Next, the display will ask you to register your copy of Retrospect Express. To register, click Register Now and complete the registration form that appears. The Retrospect Button Backup wizard should appear (Figure 30). [. . . ] Peripheral ­ A generic term for hard drives, printers, scanners and other discrete devices that add functionality to a computer. Port ­ A connection which enables compatible devices to send and receive data. A port can be either hardware-based or software based. Software ­ A set of instructions that enable a computer to perform pre-programmed functions in the order specified by the user. [. . . ]