Nero BackItUp Operating Guide
Nero BackItUp
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Table of Contents
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Start Successfully
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1.1
About the Manual
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1.2
About Nero BackItUp
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1.3
How to Get Nero BackItUp Applications
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1.4
Versions of Nero BackItUp
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2
Start Screen
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3
File Backup
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3.1
Backing Up Files
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3.2
Restore Files
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3.3
Manage Jobs Screen
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4
Syncing
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Mobile Backup
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5.1
About Mobile Backup
17
5.2
Connect Phone to Computer
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5.3
Backing Up Phone Data
18
5.4
Restore Phone Data
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5.5
Mobile Backup Settings
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Erase Rewritable Disc Window
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7
Options Overview
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7.1
Remote Proxy
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Technical Information
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8.1
System Requirements
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9
Index
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10
Contact
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1 Start Successfully
1.1 About the Manual
This manual is intended for all users who want to learn how to use Nero BackItUp. It is process-based and explains how to achieve a specific objective on a step-by-step basis.
To make best use of this documentation, please note the following conventions:
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OK
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Indicates additional information or advice.
The number at the beginning of a line indicates a prompt for action.
Carry out these actions in the order specified.
Indicates an intermediate result.
Indicates a result.
Indicates text passages or buttons that appear in the program interface. They are shown in boldface.
Indicates references to other chapters. They are executed as links and
are shown in red and underlined.
Indicates keyboard shortcuts for entering commands.
1.2 About Nero BackItUp
Nero BackItUp is a program for backing up and restoring computer data, syncing folders,
and for backing up and restoring data from your Android phone. It also provides access to
the online storage Nero Cloud. Nero BackItUp is useful to schedule backups, e.g. for regular
data backups that are executed automatically.
To provide best solutions, Nero BackItUp provides specialized applications:
The PC-bound application Nero BackItUp is the main application and is used for file ba-
ckup and file restore (with access to Nero Cloud), as well as syncing.
The Android bound Nero BackItUp app is used for phone data backup (with access to
Nero Cloud) and restore.
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1.3 How to Get Nero BackItUp Applications
You get the PC application plus a 1-year subscription to Nero Cloud if you purchase the box
version of Nero 2014 / Nero 2014 Platinum. You can also download the free version from
www.nero.com
The Nero BackItUp app can be installed via Google Play or another Android app online
store. The PC application Nero BackItUp provides a QR code and a link for installing Nero
BackItUp app on your Android phone.
See also
About Mobile Backup →17
and subscribe to one of the offered Nero Cloud storage spaces.
1.4 Versions of Nero BackItUp
Nero BackItUp is available in different versions: a free version and subscription-based paid
versions.
The free version of Nero BackItUp on both the PC and Android phone is limited and offers
only some basic features.
If you have a limited version of Nero BackItUp without the features mentioned in this manual,
you can set up a Nero Cloud account and subscribe to one of the offered Nero Cloud storage spaces and feature ranges. When you purchase the box version of Nero 2014 or Nero
2014 Platinum, you get a 1-year-subscription integrated. Before the subscription expires, you
will get a reminder.
Access to your Nero Cloud storage is possible from both the PC application and the Android
app.
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2 Start Screen
The Nero BackItUp user interface is the starting point for backups, restores, syncs, and any
other task that you can carry out with Nero BackItUp on your PC.
You can start a task via the links that are provided in the start screen and the header bar.
Start Screen
Start screen
The following icons are available on the top side of the window:
Home
Log In
Tools
Help
Displays the start screen.
Allows you to log in to Nero Cloud. If you have no account yet, you can
register here.
Allows you to start syncing. You can also erase a rewritable disc, display disc information and open the options.
Displays help options and the About window, where you can find the
version number of the application.
The area on the left shows the details of your default backup plan. You can start the backup
manually anytime by clicking the Back Up Now button. Via the buttons on the left you can
easily change the source of the backup, the target and the schedule.
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In the area on the right the following buttons are available:
Shows your default backup plan and all other backup jobs that have
been carried out recently, and that are planned. You can run, restore or
File Backup Jobs
modify a job. By clicking onto a job's area you can even deactivate/activate and delete a job.
Clicking Create new backup you can plan a new backup.
Start Screen
Restore
Mobile Backup
Shows your backups, allowing you to restore the files.
Shows either a guideline on how to install the Nero BackItUp app and
how to connect to Android phone or shows the backup status of the
Android backup.
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3 File Backup
3.1 Backing Up Files
With Nero BackItUp you can carry out file backups. This means that individual files can be
backed up and then restored at a later point in time. The integrated storing possibilty to Nero
Cloud provides a highly secure backup storage.
The first step is selecting files and folders to back up.
The next step is to select a target where to save the backup. You can save the backup to the
online storage Nero Cloud, on your hard drive or removable data media, or burn the backup
to a disc.
At last you can make settings according to your preferences.
To backup files, proceed as follows:
1. For your first backup click the Back Up Now – Click to start button. Otherwise click the
File Backup Jobs > Create new backup entry link in the start screen.
The Step 1 of 3 – Select what to back up screen is displayed.
File Backup
Select what to back up screen
2. Select the check box in front of the folder or the file that you want to add to the backup.
The selected files are added to the backup.
3. Click the Next button.
The Step 2 of 3 – Select your backup target and protection level screen is displayed.
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