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5 To begin using the latest version of CareLink Pro, click YES to close and re-open the software
application. Click NO if you would prefer to wait before re-starting CareLink Pro.
Turning off automatic updates
If you do not want to receive automatic notification of CareLink Pro updates, follow these steps:
1 Select Tools > Options.
2 Click the General tab.
3 Under the Communications section, clear the check box next to Automatically check for
software updates.
Manually checking for updates
You can manually check for CareLink Pro updates at any time.
NOTE: The database should be backed up before a software update is applied. See Backing up
the database on page 49.
1 Make sure an Internet connection is available and active on your computer.
2 Select Tools > Check for Software Updates.
3 You will receive a message if no updates are currently available. If an update is available, a
CareLink Pro Update message is displayed.
4 Follow the procedure in Applying software updates on page 48.
Backing up and restoring the database
It is a good idea to establish a regular schedule by which to perform database backups. This will
help ensure that it is done regularly, and will minimize the risk of data loss.
If you are backing up or restoring the database, the system displays an alert message if there are
active users of the software on other computers.
Backing up the database
The following steps let you back up the current database to the location you select.
1 Make sure all patient records are closed.
2 Select Tools > Backup Database.
NOTE: Database backups can be saved on a network drive, or to removable storage (such
as a DVD, CD, or USB drive).
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