DataProtection EzBackup sa User Manual
Regulatory Notices
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operati on.
Pursuant to part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this
equipment not expressly approved by Data Protection Solutions may cause
harmful interference and void your authority to operate this equipment. Use of a
shielded data cable is required to comply with the Class B limits of part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
For further information, contact Data Protection Solutions.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, can cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or rel ocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Acknowledgements
EzBackup™sa is a registered trademark of Data Protection Solutions.
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photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission
from the publisher. For information regarding permission, write to
Data Protection Solutions, 3100 North 29
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Text and images copyright © 2005 by Data Protection Solutions.
All rights reserved. Published by Data Protection Solutions,
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While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual,
we assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither, is any liability
assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
Windows® is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
.NET Framework® is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks used in this text are registered trademarks of their respective
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Rev. 1.0.2
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Quick Start Guide
Follow this Quick Start Guide to get up and running quickly. This guide is for Windows®
installs only, please refer to the manual, included on the installation CD, for Linux®
installations. This guide is not intended to replace the complete manual. It is highly
recommended that you take the time to review the entire manual in order to maximize
the investment you have made in this superior Data Protection Solutions product. There
are many features of the EzBackup™sa that are not explained in this section.
1. Turn your computer on to install the EzBackup™sa application. If your computer is
already on, close down all applications.
2. Connect your new EzBackup™sa to your computer. Connect the USB cable to the unit
and to an available USB port on your computer. Connect the power supply connector to the
12V socket on the unit and plug the wall mounted power supply into a wall outlet. Turn on
the EzBackup™sa and also turn on the internal fan of the EzBackup™sa, as well.
3. Insert the EzBackup™sa Installation, Backup & Restore CD that came with your unit
into the CD-ROM drive. The install screen should appear. Click on Install Now to start the
installation. Upon completion of the software installation, leave the EzBackup™sa
Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.
Note: Select Yes to the “Microsoft .NET Framework®” question if message appears. Step
through the installation screens and make the appropriate selections based on your
preferences.
4. Exit all applications. It is now necessary to re-boot your computer from the CD with the CD
still in the CD-ROM drive. In most cases this will require you to alter the boot sequence from
within the BIOS settings after restarting. For information on accessing the BIOS settings see
Appendix A. Once you have restarted and entered the setup menu look for a menu option
called “Boot” or “Boot Sequence”. If it is not listed, check the other screens of the BIOS
setup, it is often part of an advanced setup page.
5. The computer will boot from the CD-ROM drive and the EzBackup™sa install splash
screen will appear. Choose Backup from the screen and follow the onscreen instructions to
create the first image backup of your hard drive and prepare the EzBackup™sa for use.
Note: If your computer does not boot from the CD (e.g. Windows® Operating System
starts to load), please refer to your computer documentation to learn how to configure
your computer’s BIOS to allow for a boot from the CD-ROM drive.
6. Upon completion of the image backup, follow the onscreen instructions. The CD-ROM
drive will open. Remove the Installation CD from the CD-ROM drive and click OK to shut
down your computer.
7. Turn your computer back on. Your EzBackup™sa is now set up and ready for normal
use. Continue to familiarize yourself with your new EzBackup™sa by reading the complete
manual.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION......................................................................... ………..6
1.1 Minimum System Requirements................................................................................6
1.2 Box Contents............................................................................................................. 6
2. SETTING UP YOUR EZBACKUP™SA...................................................8
2.1 Connecting the EzBackup™sa...............................................................................................8
2.2 How to Install the EzBackup™sa Software – Windows® .......................................................9
2.3 How to Install the EzBackup™sa Software – Linux® ...........................................................10
2.4 How to Install the EzBackup™sa Software - Mac®……………………...……………..…..10
3. CREATING A FULL IMAGE BACKUP .................................................11
3.1 Default Backup........................................................................................................ 12
4. USING YOUR EZBACKUP™SA – BACKUP .......................................13
4.1 Performing a Backup............................................................................................... 14
4.1.1 All Files Backup .............................................................................................................14
4.1.2 New/Modified Files Backup............................................................................................15
4.1.3 Selected Files Backup ...................................................................................................16
4.2 Maintaining Your Backup Data................................................................................ 18
4.2.1 Scheduled Backups.......................................................................................................18
4.2.2 How To Create a Scheduled Backup Program
4.2.3 Selected Files Option................................................................................................................21
4.2.4 How to Modify a Scheduled Backup Program.......................................................................21
4.3 Additional Features .................................................................................................22
4.3.1 EzBackup™sa E-Mail Notification..................................................................................22
4.3.2 Hardware Properties......................................................................................................23
4.3.3 EzBackup™Task Monitor...............................................................................................23
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5. USING YOUR EZBACKUP™SA - RESTORE ......................................24
5.1 Restoring Your Data Files....................................................................................... 24
5.2 How to Initiate a Restore.........................................................................................24
5.3 Total System Recovery........................................................................................... 26
6. Appendix A…………………………………………………………………………………...28
7. TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................28
7.1 Problems/Solutions .................................................................................................29
7.2 Tips/Guidelines........................................................................................................ 30
7.3 How to Get Help...................................................................................................... 31
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1. Introduction
Disaster recovery is now easier than ever. EzBackup™sa is a comprehensive data
protection solution that provides a complete D2D (disk-to-disk) backup and restore
solution – to go!
EzBackup™sa will perform a complete mirror image of your computer’s internal hard
drive, including the operating system, applications, preferences, settings and all other
data.
Leveraging Data Protection Solutions’ proven DupliDisk mirror technology, you can
create an image copy of your computer’s hard drive that includes all data, program, and
system files. This provides you with a portable, bootable backup drive that is 100%
consistent with your main or primary drive. By using the Installation, Backup & Restore
CD that is included, restoring your data is easy. All of the functions and features of
EzBackup™sa are controlled with the friendly EzBackup™sa software for Windows®
and Linux®.
Installation is simple. A quick USB connection with the provided cable is all you need to
be on your way to performing easy backups and having the piece of mind you deserve.
First Time User?
We recommend reading through this manual
at least once, starting with the Introduction.
1.1 Minimum System Requirements
PC with an available USB 1.1/2.0 port
4X CD-ROM Drive or better
32MB of hard drive space
128 MB of RAM
800 x 600 Minimum Screen Resolution
Windows®:
o Windows® 2000/XP Home or Professional
Linux®:
o Kernel 2.4 or Above
o X Window
Macintosh®:
o Mac OS X (Panther/Tiger)
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1.2 Box Contents
1 EzBackup™sa External Drive Unit
1 EzBackup™sa Quick Start Guide
1 EzBackup™sa Installation, Backup & Restore CD
1 External Drive Unit Stand
1 USB Cable
1 Wall Mount Power Supply
1 Warranty Card
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2. Setting up Your EzBackup™sa
Please close ALL applications before
2.1 Connecting the EzBackup™sa
Connecting your EzBackup™sa is easy. By following the simple steps below, you will
be on your way to backing up your data in just a few minutes.
1. Connect the smaller, rounded end of the included USB cable to your EzBackup™sa as
shown in the illustration below.
Important:
starting.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
3. Locate the included wall mounted power supply. Insert the small, round power supply
connector into the 12V power socket on the EzBackup™sa as shown in the illustration.
Plug the power supply into an available outlet on your wall or power strip.
4. Turn on your EzBackup™sa by pressing the power switch so that the white dot is in the
down position. Turn the internal fan on by sliding the fan power switch to the on position.
5. The EzBackup™sa setup is complete. Important: Your new EzBackup™sa will not
function effectively unless a Full Image Backup is done. Please continue on to the next
section to install the application and to complete your first Image Backup.
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2.2 How to Install the EzBackup™sa Software – Windows®
1. Close all applications that may be running. If you have a previous version of the
EzBackup™sa, you do not need to uninstall it. The newest version will uninstall it
automatically.
2. Insert the EzBackup™sa Installation, Backup & Restore CD that came with your unit into
the CD-ROM drive. The install screen should appear. If it does not appear, use Windows®
Explorer to navigate to your CD-ROM drive. Locate and open the Windows® folder and
double-click on the file EzBackupInstall.exe.
What is .NET Framework® and why do I
3. Click on Install Now to start the installation.
Note: Select Yes to the “Microsoft .NET
Framework®” question if message appears.
4. Select Yes to the “Install EzBackup™sa”
question.
5. Step through the installation screens and make the appropriate selections based on your
preferences.
6. Upon completion of the install, select Exit Install from the bottom right-hand portion of the
window.
7. The EzBackup™sa software is now installed.
8. Leave the CD in the CD-ROM drive.
9. Follow Steps 2–7 from section 3 to perform the Full Image Backup and to complete the
installation.
Dot Net Framework® provides operating
system support for the EzBackup™sa
application. EzBackup™sa will not function
without it. This will in no way impact your
need to install it?
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stem.
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2.3 How to Install the EzBackup™sa Software – Linux®
1. Insert the EzBackup™sa Installation, Backup & Restore CD that came with your unit into
the CD-ROM drive. Go to the directory where the CD is mounted. Navigate to the Linux®
directory of the CD and run the file InstallEzBackup. The install screen should appear.
2. Click on Install Now to start the installation.
3. Select Yes to the “Install EzBackup™sa” question.
4. Step through the installation screens and make the appropriate selections based on your
preferences.
5. Upon completion of the install, select Exit Install from the bottom right-hand portion of the
window.
6. The EzBackup™sa software is now installed.
7. Leave the CD in the CD-ROM drive.
8. Follow Steps 2–7 from section 3 to perform the Full Image Backup and to complete the
installation.
2.4 How to Install the EzBackup-sa Software – Mac
1. Turn your computer on to install the EzBackup™sa application. If your computer is
already on, close down all applications.
2. Connect your new EzBackup™sa to your computer. Connect the USB or Firewire cable
to the unit and to an available USB or Firewire port on your computer. Connect the power
supply connector to the 12V socket on the unit and plug the wall mounted power supply into
a wall outlet. Turn on the EzBackup™sa and also turn on the internal fan of the
EzBackup™sa, as well. If an error message pops up reading “The disk you inserted was
not readable”, click on ignore.
3. Insert the EzBackup™sa Installation, Backup & Restore CD that came with your unit
into the CD-ROM drive. Browse CD inside Mac OS X directory, and double click on install
package. Be sure to install onto your primary internal drive. Upon completion of the
software installation, leave the EzBackup™sa Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.
4. Exit all applications and restart your computer with the CD still in the CD-ROM drive.
5. Press and hold “C” button to boot from CD, as the system begins to boot.
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