HP BAAD0010HBK-NHSN, SimpleSave User Manual
HP SimpleSave
Backup Software
User Manual
Software Manual
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SimpleSave
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Getting Help
For additional help with your drive, its installation, and the software, contact one of the
following:
HP Customer Care Web Support
For the latest updates and information, go to: http://www.hp.com/support
E-mail Support
http://www.hp.com/support
Toll-free Telephone Support
North America 866.444.7407
International +800.636.66666
Table of Contents
1 About HP SimpleSave Backup Software . . . . . . . . .1
HP SimpleSave Backup Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Supported Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
3 How to Back Up Your Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Backup Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Backing up Multiple Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About the HP SimpleSave Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4 How To Restore Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
5 My Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
File Types & Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About This Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
HP SimpleSave User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Language Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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HP SIMPLESAVE BACKUP SOFTWARE
USER MANUAL
About HP SimpleSave Backup Software
Welcome to HP SimpleSave Backup Software, a utility you can use with your
HP SimpleSave Desktop or Portable Hard Drive that makes it easy to protect the
valuable information on your computer.
HP SimpleSave Backup Software Features
• Easily back up all of your digital music, photo, video, recorded TV, gaming, or
other data files.
• Easily restore any or all of your backed up files.
• Automatically backs up changes whenever the computer is idle for 5 minutes.
• Can be used to back up multiple computers.
Note: HP SimpleSave does NOT back up your operating system or applications.
Supported Operating Systems
• Windows® 7
• Windows Vista®
• Windows XP
Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system. HP SimpleSave
software only supports Windows.
Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that you
install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Go to the Start menu and select
Windows Update.
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HP SIMPLESAVE BACKUP SOFTWARE
USER MANUAL
Getting Started
HP SimpleSave Backup Software runs directly from your HP SimpleSave drive and
does not need to be installed on your computer.
You may have to wait up to a full minute for your computer to configure your HP
SimpleSave drive the first time it’s connected to your computer. You may see several
installation messages appear on the screen as your computer sets up your HP
SimpleSave drive for the first time. You will not see these installation messages the
next time you plug in your HP SimpleSave drive.
The HP SimpleSave Backup Software automatically starts each time you plug in your
HP SimpleSave drive. To turn off this feature, go to www.hp.com/support and
navigate to the HP SimpleSave knowledgebase.
If HP SimpleSave software does not automatically start:
1. Click Computer in Windows Vista or My Computer in Windows XP to navigate
to your HP SimpleSave drive.
2. Double-click the HP SimpleSave application icon.
Agree to the End User License Agreement (EULA) the first time you use
HP SimpleSave by clicking the Accept button. Each time you start HP SimpleSave it
automatically checks for a software update. To turn off this feature, see “Turning Off
Automatic Updates” on page 10.
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