HP PORTABLE & EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES
USER MANUAL
HP SIMPLESAVE BACKUP SOFTWARE
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Sometimes a file cannot be backed up. If this occurs you will be notified to click the
View Report
button. The report outlines which files could not be backed up. If you
need help, go to the HP SimpleSave support website at
http://hpsupport.wdc.com
.
You can unplug your HP drive after your initial backup, however it is recommended
to leave it plugged in so you always have a backup of your computer files. As long as
your HP drive remains plugged into your computer and the HP SimpleSave Monitor
is running, your computer will be backed up automatically each time your computer
remains idle (not used) for five minutes.
If you unplug your HP drive, just plug it back in and run HP SimpleSave by clicking
the HP SimpleSave application icon. The software automatically backs up any
modified files and all new files since your last backup from your computer to your HP
drive.
Backing up Multiple Computers
If you want to back up another computer, simply unplug your HP drive and plug it
into the other computer. Follow the same steps as detailed in “HP SimpleSave
Backup Software” on page 6.
About the HP SimpleSave Monitor
The HP SimpleSave Monitor appears in your system tray after the initial backup is
performed. The HP SimpleSave Monitor continuously watches your computer for
any new or changed files and automatically backs up those files after your computer
is idle (not used) for five minutes. Your HP drive must be left plugged into your
computer for the HP SimpleSave monitor to work.
Before disconnecting your HP drive, exit HP SimpleSave by right-clicking the HP
SimpleSave Monitor, then click
Exit
.
To launch the HP SimpleSave main application, right-click on the HP SimpleSave
Monitor, then select
Launch HP SimpleSave
as shown in the image below. To
view the backup log report, right-click on the HP SimpleSave Monitor, then select
View Report
as shown in the image below.
Note:
If you exit the HP SimpleSave Monitor, any new or changed files will NOT be backed up.
How To Restore Files
Use HP SimpleSave to restore files you have backed up on your HP drive.
