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RF Operations Manual 87
Section 4: Management Functions
© SAFLOK WL 12/19/2007
4.14 Backing Up Data Files
As with most computer software programs, regularly backing up the information in the SAM RF System is
highly recommended. Should something unforeseen happen to your computer, a backup file of the data
would prevent inputting information all over again.
It is recommended that you backup the data in the SAM RF System at least once each week. Fortunately,
the SAM RF System has an easy-to-use backup function built in.
1. To backup your SAM RF System data files, click on the
Management menu at the top of the window or the
Management icon.
2. Point to Maintenance, then select Back up…
3. At the Database Backup PC dialog box, the
default backup file name and location
(directory) will already be listed in the box
next to the words “Self-Extracting Database
Backup.EXE”.
In other words, the backup file will be named SAMDBBackup.EXE and will appear in your C:\ directory
(normally your hard drive) in the Program Files subdirectory. Within the SAM RF program folder, a sub-
folder named “Backup” will be created with the backup file housed within it.
You have the option of changing the directory if you wish. If the backup data will be saved to the hard
drive, it is recommended that you DO NOT use the default directory. However, it is highly recommended
that you save the backup data OFF your computer – onto a floppy disk, a CD, tape, zip disk, or even
another computer.
Note: SAM RF System database files will often exceed the maximum available disk space on a 3.5-inch
floppy disk. It is therefore recommended that you find some other media to save this file to, such as a CD,
tape, zip disk, or another computer.
4. To save the backup file onto your computer’s hard drive, click Create Backup File. Within a few
moments, the SAM RF System will display an information screen with the following message:
“C:\PROGRAM FILES\SAMRF\BACKUP\SAMDBBackup.EXE has been successfully created.”
5. Click OK on the information screen and then click Cancel at the Database Backup PC dialog box to
return to the SAM RF System main menu.
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