Managing programs 
  12.15 Backing up data 
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NOTICE 
 
Possible data loss when using USB flash drives 
USB-FlashDrives are not suitable as persistent memory media. 
 
 
Procedure 
 
 
1.  Select the "Startup" operating area. 
 
2.  Press the "System data" softkey. 
The data tree opens. 
  3.  In the data tree, select the required files from which you want to 
generate an archive.  
 - OR - 
 
  If you want to back up several files or directories, press the "Select" 
softkey and, using the cursor keys or the mouse, select the required 
directories or files. 
 
4.  If you press the ">>" softkey, further softkeys are displayed on the 
vertical bar. 
 
5.  Press the "Preview window" softkey. 
The contents of the selected file are displayed in a small window. Press 
the "Preview window" softkey again to close the window. 
 
 
6.  Press the "Properties" softkey. 
Information about the selected file is displayed in a small window. Press 
the "OK" softkey to close the window. 
 
 
7.  Press the "Search" softkey. 
Enter the required search term in the search dialog and press the "OK" 
softkey if you wish to search for a specific directory or subdirectory. 
Note: The place holders "*" (replaces any character string) and "?" 
(replaces any character) make it easier for you to perform a search. 
 
 
8.  Press the "Archive" and "Generate archive" softkeys. 
The "Generate Archive: Select Storage Location" window opens. 
The "Archive" folder with the subfolders "User" and "Manufacturer" as 
well as the storage media (e.g. USB) are displayed.