CyberLink PowerBackup User’s Guide
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Contents Introduction .............................................. 1 Welcome ................................................................................. 2 System Requirements ................................................................. 3 Updating PowerBackup ............................................................. 3 Backup Methods ....................................................................... 4 Sample Scenarios ................................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter introduces CyberLink PowerBackup and the data backup process. It discusses the minimum system requirements for using the program and the method for upgrading to the latest version of the software. After this is a description of the different backup methods, then an introduction to the program itself and the various options you may select while using the program. This chapter contains the following sections: • Welcome on p.2 • System Requirements on p.
CyberLink PowerBackup Welcome Welcome to the CyberLink family of software programs! CyberLink PowerBackup is a backup program that allows you to back up folders and files, including those on a network, to hard disk, a removable drive, or to disc. Backing up data is an important security procedure that can save large amounts of time and money in case of disaster, disk failure, attack by a hacker or virus, etc.
Introduction System Requirements The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for running PowerBackup. Minimum System Requirements OS Memory CPU HDD Space Burning Drive Windows XP/2K/ME 64 MB PII-300 or higher 10 MB CyberLink certified recording device Updating PowerBackup If PowerBackup exists in a newer version than the version you are running, you can update to the latest version in order to take advantage of the latest features.
CyberLink PowerBackup Backup Methods PowerBackup offers three backup methods: Full, Differential, and Incremental. These backup methods are explained below: • Full backup: backs up all of the selected folders and files. • Differential backup: backs up only those files that have been added or modified since the last Full backup. These backups are larger, but when you restore from a Differential backup, you need only the original Full backup and the latest Differential backup for a complete set of data.
Introduction Sample Scenarios The section below offers some sample scenarios using the different backup methods over a four-day period. Scenarios 1-4 are simpler, as they start from a Full backup. Scenarios 5-8 are more complicated, as they start from a Differential or Incremental backup. (In Scenarios 5 & 6, the data was previously backed up either in a different job or using a different backup software.
CyberLink PowerBackup Scenario 3 This scenario shows the effect of using both Differential and Incremental backups after a Full backup on the first day. Day Backup Method Files Backed Up Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Full backup Differential backup Incremental backup Incremental backup A, B, C A A, B -- Scenario 4 This scenario shows the effect of using both Differential and Incremental backups after a Full backup on the first day.
Introduction Scenario 6 This scenario shows the effect of using Incremental backups starting from a previous backup of A, B, C (on Day 0). Day Backup Method Files Backed Up Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Incremental backup Incremental backup Incremental backup Incremental backup -A B -- Scenario 7 This scenario shows the effect of using Differential backups, even on the first day. Note: Although the first backup was not a Full backup, the resulting backup on Day 1 is the equivalent of a Full backup.
CyberLink PowerBackup The PowerBackup Program When you first open PowerBackup, the program appears as follows: Function buttons Procedure pane About button File directory panes The program changes appearance according to the procedure you are running. However, there are a few common elements that remain available, including the function buttons along the top and the procedure box on the left. These are described below.
Introduction Function Buttons The function buttons allow you to access many of PowerBackup’s functions. These buttons are described below. Button Function Displays the program’s backup function, which allows you to back up your data. See Backing Up Data on p.16. Displays the program’s restoration function, which allows you to restore previously backed-up data. See Restoring Data on p.18. Displays the program’s comparison function, which allows you to compare backed-up data against the original data.
CyberLink PowerBackup Procedure Pane To the left of the file directory panes is a pane containing each of the steps in the backup, restoration, and comparison procedures. Click each step in order to display the options relevant to that point in the procedure. You can show or hide the entire procedure box by clicking the arrow in the right-hand corner. The Details pane displays the number of files to back up and the total file size.
Introduction Backup Options Open the backup procedure, then click the button to display backup options. The Backup Options dialog box opens, displaying four tabs. These tabs and the options they contain are described below. General Tab Click the General tab to display PowerBackup’s general backup options. • Compression: No compression saves backup and restoration time, but creates a larger backup file. Quick compression is a compromise between file size and backup/restoration time.
CyberLink PowerBackup Disc Tab Click the Disc tab to display PowerBackup’s options for writing to disc. These options control how PowerBackup handles discs intended as a backup destination that already contain files. • Append this backup file to the disc: Adds the backup data after the existing files on the selected disc. • Overwrite the data on the disc with this backup file: Replaces the existing files on the selected disc with the backup data. (This option applies only to rewritable discs.
Introduction Exclude Tab Click the Exclude tab to display PowerBackup’s exclusion options. By adding specific file types to the exclusion list, you prevent those type of file from being backed up during any subsequent backups. To add a file type to the exclusion list, click Add. In the dialog box that opens, a list of registered file types appears. Locate and check the file type you want to exclude, or enter a custom file type in the entry box, then click OK.
CyberLink PowerBackup Password Tab Click the Password tab to display PowerBackup’s password options. Using a password allows you to prohibit unauthorized persons from accessing (and thus using) the data you have backed up. To use password protection, first check the Enable password protection option, then enter and confirm your password. Click OK to set password protection.
Chapter 2: Working with PowerBackup This chapter describes how to use the CyberLink PowerBackup program to back up your data, restore data from a backup file, compare files that have been backed up against the original versions, and how to schedule backup jobs to run at a specific interval. There are also instructions for finding backed-up files, erasing rewritable discs, and viewing the reports that PowerBackup generates when a job is run.
CyberLink PowerBackup Backing Up Data To ensure that a safe copy of your important data is always available, you can back up specific files or folders. You can back up your data to hard drive, to disc, or to a removable medium (such as a USB drive). If you need to save your backup file across several discs, you can even split the backup file into volumes of a specific size to fit your backup media. To back up your data, do this: 1. Click or use the View > Backup command to open the backup procedure.
Working with PowerBackup • Split into volumes: Divide your backup files into volumes 4. (portions) of the size you specify. The Auto option automatically detects the size of the destination hard drive’s file system. (To verify the file system on your computer, open My Computer, right-click on your hard drive, then select Properties.) The DVD option divides your backup files into volumes that fit the capacity of a DVD. The CD option divides your backup files into volumes that fit the capacity of a CD.
CyberLink PowerBackup Restoring Data The second half of the backup equation consists of restoring your data to a usable state. The data restoration process uses the file created during the backup process (i.e.: the “backup file”) to put all of your backed up data back into a specified location for your use. To restore your data after a backup, do this: 1. Click or use the View > Restore command to open the restoration procedure. The Select Source option opens by default. 2.
Working with PowerBackup • Overwrite older files: Overwrites existing files on your hard 5. drive if the backed-up copy is newer. • Always overwrite the files on my computer: Overwrites existing files on your hard drive with the backed-up copy in every case. • Ask before overwriting: Prompts you to decide which copy you want to keep. Verify that the settings are correct, then click Restore Now to begin restoring files immediately.
CyberLink PowerBackup Comparing Data You can compare files that have been backed up against the original versions to ensure that the backup file contains the versions of the data that you require. To compare backed-up data against the original data, do this: 1. Click or use the View > Compare command to open the comparison procedure. The Select Source option opens by default. 2. Select the source of the backed-up data from the Compare from drop-down box.
Working with PowerBackup Using the Scheduler Use the Scheduler to schedule backup jobs to run at a future time and date. You can select to run jobs at a regular interval or to run once only. Click or use the View > Scheduler command to open the Scheduler function. The large central pane displays a catalog of existing backup jobs at the top and details of each record at the bottom. On the left-hand side is a list of tasks that can be run from the Scheduler.
CyberLink PowerBackup The Scheduler offers the following tasks: Edit Backup: Opens the backup procedure, allowing you to modify the backup source, destination, or options. (This is the same as clicking command.) or using the View > Backup Back up Now: Begins the backup process immediately. Reschedule: Opens a dialog box in which you can select a job interval (Once, Daily, Weekly, or Monthly) and a time and date to run the backup process.
Working with PowerBackup Finding Files You can search in both the restoration or comparison functions to ensure that specific files have been backed up or restored. When you find a file, you can use the displayed file information (name, size, backup time, date modified, and location) to compare with other existing versions of the file found in other locations. To find files in the restoration or comparison functions, do this: 1.
CyberLink PowerBackup Erasing a Disc If you are using a rewritable disc (in CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or DVD-RAM format), you can erase content that has been previously recorded onto it. This allows you to reuse the same discs over and over without the need to continually buy new discs. Most manufacturers suggest that discs in DVD-RW or DVD+RW format can be written to about 1,000 times. Discs in DVD-RAM format can be written to about 100,000 times. 1. Click Erase Disc.
Working with PowerBackup Viewing Reports PowerBackup creates a report each time you perform a job. There are three kinds of reports available in PowerBackup: • Backup reports • Restoration reports • Comparison reports To view a report, do this: 1. Use the View Reports function to display the type of report you want to view. • Click Tools > View Reports > Backup Reports to view a backup report. • Click Tools > View Reports > Restoration Reports to view a restoration report.
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Appendix This chapter contains technical support information as well as a reference section to help answer questions you may have about the different disc technologies available in CyberLink PowerBackup. This chapter contains the following sections: • Technical Support on p.28 • CD vs. DVD on p.
CyberLink PowerBackup Technical Support Before asking CyberLink for technical support, please refer to this user's guide or online help for information. It contains all the information you generally need to use the program. You may also find answers quickly by contacting your local distributor/dealer. If your problem is not resolved using the above methods, please feel free to contact CyberLink for technical support.
Appendix Telephone Support You are welcome to call the CyberLink's Technical Support Hotline at the phone number listed below during hours of availability: CyberLink Technical Support Information Support Phone Number (886) 2-8667-1298 Support Hours 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Taiwan time (GMT +8:00) Monday to Friday, excluding holidays Note: Technical support is only offered to registered users. Please be sure to have your CD-key (located on your CD case) on hand when calling.
CyberLink PowerBackup CD vs. DVD CDs and DVDs look the same and do pretty much the same thing: store data. Both can be used to record data, music, or video files. However, CDs and DVDs are incompatible, bringing different advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, the decision of which to use is left up to you.
Appendix CD Types CDs contain up to 74/80 minutes of high quality video or 650/700 MB of data. CD-R CD-R is a write once format. CD-RW burners and most new DVD burners can write in CD-R, and most DVD players can also read this format. The CD-R format is commonly used for storage of computer data, music, and video. CD-RW CD-RW is a rewritable CD format. CD-RW burners and most new DVD burners can write in CD-RW, and most DVD players can also read this format.
CyberLink PowerBackup DVD Types DVD is a high capacity disc that holds anywhere from 1.4 to 17 GB of data, or from roughly 2-8 hours of video (depending on the type of DVD). Using the High Quality setting, you can expect to be able to record 1-2 hours of video.) DVDs can be played on DVD players and computers equipped with DVD drives. For more detailed information on DVD-R/RW formats, see www.dvdrhelp.com/dvd or other web sources. For more detailed information on DVD+R/RW formats, see www.dvdrw.
Index A About button 8, 9 add a file type to the exclusion list 13 Add Job option 22 Alternative location option 18, 20 Always overwrite the files on my computer option 19 Append option 12 Archive attribute 4 Ask before overwriting option 19 B Back up Now 22 backup methods 4 options 11 procedure 16 reports 25 Backup button 9 backup file, saving 17 buttons 9 C CD key, location of 29 types 31 vs. DVD 30 Compare button 9 comparison procedure 20 reports 25 Custom size...
M main features 2 Maximum compression option 11 methods for backing up data 4 My Catalog 18, 20 N New button 9 No compression option 11 O reports 25 Restore button 9 rewritable discs, erasing 24 S Save button 9 saving a backup file 17 Scheduler 21 Scheduler button 9 scheduling a backup for later 17 searching for files 23 Single directory option 18 Split into volumes 17 system requirements 3 Open button 9 Options button 9 Original location option 18, 20 Overwrite older files option 19 Overwrite option 1
