Protecting Files with Backup

1First of all you should create a backup group. There are two ways to do it:

• Click Add, select the items that you want to back up, type the name of the backup group or use the default name, and then click Open.

Click Add, select the items that you want to back up, type the name of the backup group, and then click Open.

• Drag the items that you want to back up to the work area of Backup, type the name of the backup group or use the default name, and then click OK.

Type the backup group name or use the default name, and then click OK.

2The backup group is added to a list in the work area of Backup. Expand the group to view its contents. To preview the items, click Quick Look. To add or remove the items, use the Add/Remove buttons. Besides, the following options are available:

• Number of reserve copies to create and store – from 1 to 100. This number of copies is generated as a result of automatic backup, and the newest copy overwrites the oldest copy.
• The mode of backup – manual or within specific time intervals. For details, refer to the Scheduling Backups section.
• Backup destination – your Mac, flash drive or external hard drive. You cannot back up your files without a backup destination, so this action is mandatory. Add a backup destination and set is as default during your first backup. For details, refer to the Preferences of Backup section.

The backup group is added to a list in the work area of Backup.

3When you are ready, click Backup Now, or wait until the automatic backup is started.

Note

Files are backed up to the folder that has the name of the backup group.

When ready, click Backup Now.