User manual IOMEGA NEVER DOWN ESATA SYSTEM BACKUP AND RESTORE

[. . . ] Create a new Never Down backup to automatically back up all partitions on your computer's internal system drive. If your system is infected with a virus, it will be copied onto your Never Down backup. Make sure your system is healthy before creating your backup!Install Iomega Never Down software from the Solutions CD included with your eSATA hard drive or download it from the Support & Downloads area on www. [. . . ] Testing the run procedure now will ensure that you can get up and running without delay in case of a system disaster. NOTE: The following procedure uses many of the same steps you need to follow if your internal hard drive fails. Enter your system BIOS and adjust the settings so the eSATA drive is the first boot device. NOTE: To access your system BIOS, you need to press or hold down the appropriate key or combination of keys during the boot process. Many computers list this key combination at the start of the boot process. Look for keys listed next to BIOS or Setup (for example "Setup = F2"). See the manual that came with your computer for more information on changing BIOS settings or contact your computer manufacturer for directions specific to the BIOS on your system. When the operating system finishes loading and you've logged onto the machine, you will see a message indicating that you are running from your Iomega Never Down backup. NOTE: In some cases, Windows may require you to re-activate your Windows installation. Verify that you can access your files and applications just like you could from your system drive. When you have finished testing the backup, continue to the next step. To run your system normally, restart your computer, enter the system BIOS and reset the boot order so the computer will start from the internal system drive. Refer to the help included with the software for instructions on how to keep your system backup up-to-date. Running Your System from a Never Down Backup In the event of a system boot failure, you can use the hard drive containing your Never Down backup to get your system up and running. Once you've booted from your Never Down backup, you can run from the backup until you repair your system drive. Enter your system BIOS and adjust the settings so eSATA hard drive is the first boot device. To access your System BIOS, you need to press or hold down the appropriate key or combination of keys during the boot process (for example, press F2 before the operating system starts to load). See the manual that came with your computer for more information on changing BIOS settings. When the operating system finishes loading and you've logged onto the machine, you will see a message indicating that you are running from your Iomega Never Down backup. NOTE: In some cases, Windows may require you to re-activate your Windows installation. [. . . ] When the restore is complete, restart your computer, enter the system BIOS and reset the boot order so the computer will start from the internal system drive. See the help included with the software for additional information on using Iomega Never Down software. For service and support for your Iomega product, visit us at www. Iomega, the stylized "i" logo, and Never Down are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Iomega Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. [. . . ]