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General| Type | External Hard Drive |
|---|---|
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Storage Capacity | 500 GB |
| Dimensions | 3.5 x 0.9 inches |
| Compatibility | Windows, Mac |
Details the key features of the Clickfree backup technology, customizable options, multi-PC backup, and easy restore capabilities.
Lists the items included in the Clickfree backup package: the drive, USB cable, and quick start guide.
Defines key terms used in the guide, such as Administrator and the concepts of Back up and Restore.
Explains the simple plug-and-play operation of Clickfree, its multi-PC capability, and its use for data transfer.
Details the types of content Clickfree backs up, excluding programs and the operating system.
Explains that initial backups are full, while subsequent ones are incremental, backing up only new or changed content.
Lists content categories like Photos, Music, Emails, Documents, and Financial data that Clickfree automatically backs up.
Outlines the prerequisites for using Clickfree, including the drive, USB cable, operating system compatibility, and system resources.
Provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the Clickfree drive to the computer and initiating the backup process.
Describes the automatic backup process that starts after a countdown, highlighting its ease of use.
Addresses common reasons why Clickfree might not start automatically, such as power issues or disabled Autorun.
Explains how to configure the AutoPlay settings in Windows Vista to ensure Clickfree starts correctly.
Guides users on customizing backup settings, including content categories, file types, and search locations.
Details how to access and modify backup preferences via the Options menu and the 'Manage Settings and PCs' screen.
Explains how to select or deselect content categories like Photos, Music, and Documents for backup.
Guides users on specifying which parts of the computer Clickfree should search for files to back up.
Details how to choose specific folders within 'My Documents' or 'My Computer' for the backup process.
Allows users to select entire folders for backup, regardless of file type, as an addition to category-based backups.
Explains what happens when space is limited and how to adjust settings to free up space for backup.
Explains how Clickfree simplifies transferring data to a new computer or recovering data after hardware failure.
Details the system requirements needed for the computer to be able to restore backed-up files.
Provides a simple overview of the restore process, allowing choice or automatic selection of files and locations.
Explains how Clickfree restores files to original locations or user-specified destinations, managing potential overwrites.
Guides users on allowing Clickfree to automatically select what and where to restore files from the backup.
Explains how to choose from which backed-up computer the files should be restored.
Details how to select specific categories of files for restoration from the available backup data.
Explains how Clickfree manages duplicate files, offering options to keep both, skip, or replace existing files.
Guides users on selecting alternative drives or folders for restoring files, avoiding overwrites.
Explains the process to undo the most recent file restore operation if files were mistakenly overwritten.
Details how to modify restore preferences for content selection and destination locations.
Guides users on selecting the target drive and folder for restoring their backed-up files.
Explains how to perform restores from backups of different computers stored on the same drive.
Describes how to view details of files that were not restored due to user skips or other issues.
Provides steps to reverse a restore operation, replacing restored files with the original ones.
Explains how to locate restored files, especially when they were saved to a non-original location.
Explains how to access file browsing and searching features from the initial Clickfree Welcome screen.
Details how to use the Backup Summary screen to browse, search, and view backed-up files.
Guides users on viewing photos in thumbnails, printing, emailing, sharing, or setting them as wallpaper.
Explains how to navigate through the folder structure of backed-up files using expand/collapse options.
Details how to use the Search Files screen with criteria like file type, date, and name.
Describes actions like opening, restoring, or deleting files after browsing, searching, or viewing them.
Explains how to remove specific files from the backup and exclude them from future backups.
Explains how Clickfree handles backups when multiple user accounts exist on a single computer.
Details how Clickfree manages backups from several computers on one drive, identifying them uniquely.
Explains that the backup process is the same for each computer, with unique identifiers used.
Guides users on changing the name of a computer within Clickfree for easier identification.
Explains how to free up space by removing a computer's backup data from the drive, with a warning about data loss.
Suggests using multiple Portable Backup Drives for retaining multiple backup versions of the same computer.
Explains how to reset categories, file types, and search locations to their original factory defaults.
Introduces tools like Master Reset, Software Update, and Language settings for managing the Clickfree software.
Details the Master Reset function, which erases all backup data and resets settings, making the drive like new.
Explains how to automatically or manually check for and install software updates for Clickfree.
Guides users on how to change the display language for the Clickfree software interface.
Explains how to install a reminder program that places an icon on the screen to prompt for backups.
Details how to configure the Clickfree icon to set the number of days before reminding the user to back up.
Explains how to temporarily disable reminders by exiting the Clickfree Reminder application.
Guides users on how to uninstall the Clickfree Reminder program to stop reminders permanently.
Explains how to customize backup by adding, removing, or editing custom file extensions.
Provides steps to add a new file extension to the Custom Extensions category for backup.
Details how to remove a custom file type from the list of those to be backed up.
Guides users on how to edit the file extension of a custom file type.
Explains how to select specific file types within categories or custom extensions for backup.
Describes how to review backed-up files and prevent specific files from being backed up in the future.
Discusses when password protection is recommended based on the sensitivity of the backed-up data.
Provides advice on selecting a strong password that is difficult to guess but memorable.
Details the steps to enable password protection for the Clickfree backup drive via the Backup Summary screen.
Explains the function of password hints and the importance of choosing a secure hint.
Explains that changing a password involves disabling and then re-enabling security.
Guides users on how to disable password protection from the Backup Summary screen.
Provides instructions to reset the drive and lose all data if the password is forgotten.
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