CyberLink PowerBackup 2 User’s Guide
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Contents Introduction.............................................................. 1 Welcome ....................................................................................2 New in This Version .....................................................................3 The PowerBackup Program ...........................................................4 Function Buttons .....................................................................5 Procedure Box ......................................................
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 Appendix................................................................ 29 Technical Support ......................................................................30 Web Support ........................................................................30 Fax Support ..........................................................................30 Telephone Support ................................................................31 CD vs. DVD ................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter introduces CyberLink PowerBackup and the data backup process. It discusses the minimum system requirements for using the program and the method for upgrading to the latest version of the software. After this is a description of the different backup methods, then an introduction to the program itself and the various options you may select while using the program. This chapter contains the following sections: • Welcome on p.2 • New in This Version on p.
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 Welcome Welcome to the CyberLink family of software programs! CyberLink PowerBackup is a backup program that allows you to back up drives and files, including those on a network, to either a hard disk folder or to disc. Backing up data is an important safety procedure that can save large amounts of time and money in case of accident, disk failure, attack by a hacker or virus, etc.
Introduction New in This Version 1. 2. 3. 4. Back up application data • Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, 6.0: favorites, cookies • Outlook Express 5.0, 5.5, 6.
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 The PowerBackup Program When you first open PowerBackup, the program appears as follows: About button Function buttons File type options Procedure box File directory panes The program changes appearance according to the procedure you are running. However, there are a few common elements that remain available, including the function buttons along the top and the procedure box on the left. These are described in the following sections.
Introduction Function Buttons The function buttons allow you to access many of PowerBackup’s functions. These buttons are described below. Button Function Displays the program’s backup function, which allows you to back up data on your hard drive. See Backing Up Data on p.14. Displays the program’s restoration function, which allows you to restore previously backedup data. See Restoring Data on p.20.
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 Procedure Box To the left of the file directory panes is a box containing each of the steps in the backup, restoration, and comparison procedures. Click each step in order to display the options relevant to that point in the procedure. You can show or hide the entire procedure box by clicking the arrow in the right-hand corner. Details related to the procedure you are performing are displayed below the procedure box.
Introduction Backup Methods PowerBackup offers three backup methods: full, differential, and incremental. These backup methods are explained below: • Full backup: backs up all of the selected folders and all of the files they contain. Note: Though all three backup methods are available the first time you back up your data, it is strongly recommended that you use the Full backup option for your first backup.
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 Sample Scenarios The section below offers some sample scenarios using the different backup methods over a four-day period. Scenarios 1-4 are simpler, as they start from a full backup. Scenarios 5-8 are more complicated, as they start from a differential or incremental backup. (In Scenarios 5 & 6, the data was previously backed up either in a different job or using a different backup software.
Introduction Scenario 3 This scenario shows the effect of using both differential and incremental backups after a full backup on the first day. Day Backup Method Files Backed Up Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Full backup Differential backup Incremental backup Incremental backup A, B, C A A, B -- Scenario 4 This scenario shows the effect of using both differential and incremental backups after a full backup on the first day.
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 Scenario 6 This scenario shows the effect of using incremental backups starting from a previous backup of A, B, C (on Day 0). Day Backup Method Files Backed Up Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Incremental backup Incremental backup Incremental backup Incremental backup -A B -- Scenario 7 This scenario shows the effect of using differential backups, even on the first day.
Introduction System Requirements The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for running PowerBackup.
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 Updating PowerBackup If PowerBackup exists in a newer version than the version you are running, you can update to the latest version in order to take advantage of the latest features. To update PowerBackup, click Tools, then select Update PowerBackup. The CyberLink website opens in your web browser, allowing you to follow a link to upgrade your software. Note: You must be connected to the Internet to use this function.
Chapter 2: Working with PowerBackup This chapter describes how to use the CyberLink PowerBackup program to back up your data, restore data from a backup file, compare files that have been backed up against the original versions, and how to schedule backup jobs to run at a specific interval. There are also instructions for finding backed-up files, erasing rewritable discs, and viewing the reports that PowerBackup generates when a job is run.
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 Backing Up Data To ensure that a safe copy of your important data is always available, you can back up specific files or entire drives. You can back up your data to hard drive, to disc, or to a removable medium (such as a USB drive). If you need to save your backup file across several discs, you can even split the backup file into volumes of a specific size to fit your backup media. To back up your data, do this: 1. 2.
Working with PowerBackup • Include Restore Tool: Allows you to restore backed-up files even if the PowerBackup program is not installed on the destination computer. (Checking this option creates an additional .exe file when the backup is completed.) Note: Partial restoration and file comparison are unavailable when restoring data using the Restore tool. • Split into volumes: Divide your backup files into volumes 5. 6. (portions) of the size you specify.
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 Backup Options Open the backup procedure, then click the button to display backup options. The Backup Options dialog box opens, displaying four tabs. These tabs and the options they contain are described in the following sections. General Options Click the General tab to display PowerBackup’s general backup options.
Working with PowerBackup Disc Options Click the Disc tab to display PowerBackup’s disc options. These options control how PowerBackup handles discs intended as a backup destination that already contain files. • Append this backup to the disc: Adds the backup data after the existing files on the selected media. Note: Scheduled backups are always appended to disc. • Overwrite the data on the disc with this backup file: Replaces the existing files on the selected media with the backup data.
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 Filter Options Click the Filter tab to display PowerBackup’s filter options. Note: This tab is not available when backing up application data. Check Do not back up the following file types to prevent that type of file from being backed up during any subsequent backups, or Back up only the following file types to include only the types of files you specify in the backup. To add a new filter list, click Add. In the dialog box that opens, select a file type to filter out.
Working with PowerBackup Password Options Click the Password tab to display PowerBackup’s password options. Using a password allows you to prohibit unauthorized persons from restoring (and thus using) the data you have backed up. To use password protection, first check the Enable password protection option, then enter and confirm your password. Click OK to set password protection. You will need to enter your password any time you restore your backed-up data.
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 Restoring Data The second half of the backup equation consists of restoring your data to a usable state. The data restoration process uses the file created during the backup process (i.e.: the “backup file”) to put all of your backed up data back into a specified location for your use. PowerBackup offers two distinct methods of restoring data: using the program, or using the Restore tool. Both of these methods are described in the following sections.
Working with PowerBackup 4. 5. Click Select Method, then choose the restoration method you want to use. • Do not overwrite: Restores only files that are not found on your hard drive, and does not overwrite existing files. • Overwrite older files: Overwrites existing files on your hard drive if the backed-up copy is newer. • Always overwrite the files on my computer: Overwrites existing files on your hard drive with the backed-up copy in every case.
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 Restoring Data Using the Restore Tool PowerBackup offers the Restore Tool that integrates the restoration application and your data and saves the resulting file as an executable (.exe) file. That way, you can restore your data on a computer that does not have the PowerBackup program installed. Note: In order to use this option, you must have checked the Include Restore Tool option during backup. For more information, see Backing Up Data on p.14.
Working with PowerBackup Comparing Data You can compare files that have been backed up against the original versions to ensure that the backup file contains the versions of the data that you require. Note: This feature is not available for application data. To compare backed-up data against the original data, do this: 1. 2. Click or use the View > Comparison command to open the comparison procedure. The Select Source option opens.
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 Using the Scheduler Use the Scheduler to schedule backup jobs to run at a future time and date. You can select to run jobs at a regular interval or to run once only. Scheduled backups run in the background, without interrupting your work. Note: This feature is only available in the full retail version of PowerBackup. Click or use the View > Scheduler command to open the Scheduler function.
Working with PowerBackup On the left-hand side is a list of tasks that can be run from the Scheduler. The Scheduler offers the following tasks: • Edit Backup: Opens the backup procedure, allowing you to modify the backup source, destination, or options. (This is the same as clicking or using the View > Backup command.) • Back up Now: Begins the backup process immediately.
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 Finding Files You can search in both the restoration or comparison functions to ensure that specific files have been backed up or restored. When you find a file, you can use the displayed file information (name, size, backup time, date modified, and location) to compare with other existing versions of the file found in other locations. To find files in the restoration or comparison functions, do this: 1.
Working with PowerBackup Erasing a Disc If you are using a rewritable disc (in -RW, +RW, or -RAM format), you can erase content that has been previously recorded onto it. This allows you to reuse the same discs over and over without the need to continually buy new discs. Most manufacturers suggest that rewritable discs in -RW/+RW format can be written to about 1,000 times. Discs in DVD-RAM format can be written to about 100,000 times. 1. Click Erase Rewritable Disc.
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 Viewing Reports PowerBackup creates a report each time you perform a job. There are three kinds of reports available in PowerBackup: • Backup reports • Restoration reports • Comparison reports To view a report, do this: 28 1. Use the View Reports function to display the type of report you want to view. PowerBackup displays the latest report of each type that was created. • Click Tools > View Reports > Backup Report to view a backup report.
Appendix This chapter contains technical support information as well as a reference section to help answer questions you may have about the different disc technologies available in CyberLink PowerBackup. This chapter contains the following sections: • Technical Support on p.30 • CD vs. DVD on p.
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 Technical Support Before asking CyberLink for technical support, please refer to this user's guide or online help for information. It contains all the information you generally need to use the program. You may also find answers quickly by contacting your local distributor/dealer. If your problem is not resolved using the above methods, please feel free to contact CyberLink for technical support.
Appendix Telephone Support You are welcome to call the CyberLink's Technical Support Hotline at the phone number listed below during hours of availability: CyberLink Technical Support Information Support Phone Number Support Hours (886) 2-8667-1298 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Taiwan time (GMT +8:00) Monday to Friday, excluding holidays Note: Technical support is only offered to registered users. Please be sure to have your CD-key (located on your CD case) on hand when calling.
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 CD vs. DVD CDs and DVDs look the same and do pretty much the same thing: store data. Both can be used to record data, music, or video files. However, CDs and DVDs are incompatible, bringing different advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, the decision of which to use is left up to you.
Appendix CD Types CDs contain up to 74/80 minutes of high quality video or 650/700 MB of data. CD-R CD-R is a once-writable format. CD-RW burners and most new DVD burners can write in CD-R, and most DVD players can also read this format. The CD-R format is commonly used for distribution of computer data and digital audio. CD-RW CD-RW is a rewritable CD format. CD-RW burners and most new DVD burners can write in CD-RW, and most DVD players can also read this format.
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 DVD Types DVD is a high capacity disc that holds anywhere from 8-18 GB of data, or from roughly 2-8 hours of video (depending on the type of DVD). Using the High Quality setting, you can expect to be able to record 1-2 hours of video.) DVDs can be played on DVD players and computers equipped with DVD drives. For more detailed information on DVD-R/RW formats, see www.dvdrhelp.com/dvd or other web sources. For more detailed information on DVD+R/RW formats, see www.dvdrw.
Appendix DVD-R DL DVD-R DL is a is a once-writable dual layer DVD-R disc that holds twice as much as a single layer DVD-R. You can record 4 hours of DVD-quality video (16 hours of VHSquality video), or burn 8.5GB of data to this kind of disc. DVD-R DL disc contain all their data on one side of the disc. You do not need to turn this type of disc over when burning. DVD+R DL DVD+R DL is a is a once-writable dual layer DVD+R disc that holds twice as much as a single layer DVD+R.
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Index backup file, saving 15 buttons 5 C A CD key, location of 31 types 33 vs. DVD 32 About button 4, 5 CD option 15 add file type to filter list 18 Compare button 5 Add Job option 25 comparison procedure 23 reports 28 Alternative location option 20, 22, 23 Append option 17 Custom size...
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 E H Edit Backup 25 Help button 5 empty check box 14 Erase Disc button 5 erasing a disc 27 I Incremental backup 7 F fax support 30 M file directory panes 4, 14 main features 2 Files and Folders 14 Maximum compression option 16 filter options 18 methods for backing up data 7 finding files 26 My Catalog 20, 23 Full backup 7 full erase 27 function buttons 4, 5 N New button 5 G No compression option 16 general backup options 16 O green check mark 14 Open button 5 O
Index Overwrite option 17 rewritable discs, erasing 27 P S password options 19 Save button 5 phone number, tech support 31 saving a backup file 15 Postpone option 25 Scheduler 24 procedure box 4, 6 Scheduler button 5 Prompt option 17 searching for files 26 Single directory option 20, 22 Q Split into volumes 15 system requirements 11 Quick compression option 16 quick erase 27 T R technical support 30 remove file type from filter list 18 Remove Job option 25 U reports, viewing 28 updat
CyberLink PowerBackup 2 W Web sites for technical support 30 Y yellow check mark 14 40
