Nero BackItUp User guide

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Model: BackItUp

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Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

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1.1

About the Manual

1.2

About Nero BackItUp

1.3

How to Get Nero BackItUp Applications

1.4

Versions of Nero BackItUp

Start Screen

File Backup

3.1

Backing Up Files

3.2

Restore Files

3.3

Manage Jobs Screen

Syncing

Mobile Backup

5.1

About Mobile Backup

5.2

Connect Phone to Computer

5.3

Backing Up Phone Data

5.4

Restore Phone Data

5.5

Mobile Backup Settings

Erase Rewritable Disc Window

Options Overview

7.1

Remote Proxy

Technical Information

8.1

System Requirements

Index

Contact

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1 Start Successfully

1.1 About the Manual

This manual is intended for all users who want to learn how to use Nero BackItUp. It is pro-

cess-based and explains how to achieve a specific objective on a step-by-step basis.

To make best use of this documentation, please note the following conventions:

Indicates warnings, preconditions or instructions that have to be preci-

sely followed.

Indicates additional information or advice.

1. Start …

The number at the beginning of a line indicates a prompt for action.

Carry out these actions in the order specified.

Indicates an intermediate result.

Indicates a result.

Indicates text passages or buttons that appear in the program inter-

face. They are shown in boldface.

(see…)

Indicates references to other chapters. They are executed as links and

are shown in red and underlined.

[…]

Indicates keyboard shortcuts for entering commands.

1.2 About Nero BackItUp

Nero BackItUp is a program for backing up and restoring computer data, syncing folders,

and for backing up and restoring data from your Android phone. It also provides access to

the online storage Nero Cloud. Nero BackItUp is useful to schedule backups, e.g. for regular

data backups that are executed automatically.

To provide best solutions, Nero BackItUp provides specialized applications:

 The PC-bound application Nero BackItUp is the main application and is used for file ba-

ckup and file restore (with access to Nero Cloud), as well as syncing.

 The Android bound Nero BackItUp app is used for phone data backup (with access to

Nero Cloud) and restore.

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1.3 How to Get Nero BackItUp Applications

You get the PC application plus a 1-year subscription to Nero Cloud if you purchase the box

version of Nero 2014 / Nero 2014 Platinum. You can also download the free version from

www.nero.com

and subscribe to one of the offered Nero Cloud storage spaces.

The Nero BackItUp app can be installed via Google Play or another Android app online

store. The PC application Nero BackItUp provides a QR code and a link for installing Nero

BackItUp app on your Android phone.

See also

 About Mobile Backup →17

1.4 Versions of Nero BackItUp

Nero BackItUp is available in different versions: a free version and subscription-based paid

versions.

The free version of Nero BackItUp on both the PC and Android phone is limited and offers

only some basic features.

If you have a limited version of Nero BackItUp without the features mentioned in this manual,

you can set up a Nero Cloud account and subscribe to one of the offered Nero Cloud stora-

ge spaces and feature ranges. When you purchase the box version of Nero 2014 or Nero

2014 Platinum, you get a 1-year-subscription integrated. Before the subscription expires, you

will get a reminder.

Access to your Nero Cloud storage is possible from both the PC application and the Android

app.

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2 Start Screen

The Nero BackItUp user interface is the starting point for backups, restores, syncs, and any

other task that you can carry out with Nero BackItUp on your PC.

You can start a task via the links that are provided in the start screen and the header bar.

Start screen

The following icons are available on the top side of the window:

Home

Displays the start screen.

Allows you to log in to Nero Cloud. If you have no account yet, you can

Tools

Allows you to start syncing. You can also erase a rewritable disc, dis-

play disc information and open the options.

Help

Displays help options and the About window, where you can find the

version number of the application.

The area on the left shows the details of your default backup plan. You can start the backup

manually anytime by clicking the Back Up Now button. Via the buttons on the left you can

easily change the source of the backup, the target and the schedule.

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In the area on the right the following buttons are available:

File Backup Jobs

Shows your default backup plan and all other backup jobs that have

been carried out recently, and that are planned. You can run, restore or

modify a job. By clicking onto a job's area you can even deacti-

vate/activate and delete a job.

Clicking Create new backup you can plan a new backup.

Restore

Shows your backups, allowing you to restore the files.

Mobile Backup

Shows either a guideline on how to install the Nero BackItUp app and

how to connect to Android phone or shows the backup status of the

Android backup.

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3 File Backup

3.1 Backing Up Files

With Nero BackItUp you can carry out file backups. This means that individual files can be

backed up and then restored at a later point in time. The integrated storing possibilty to Nero

Cloud provides a highly secure backup storage.

The first step is selecting files and folders to back up.

The next step is to select a target where to save the backup. You can save the backup to the

online storage Nero Cloud, on your hard drive or removable data media, or burn the backup

to a disc.

At last you can make settings according to your preferences.

To backup files, proceed as follows:

1. For your first backup click the Back Up Now – Click to start button. Otherwise click the

File Backup Jobs > Create new backup entry link in the start screen.



The Step 1 of 3 – Select what to back up screen is displayed.

Select what to back up screen

2. Select the check box in front of the folder or the file that you want to add to the backup.



The selected files are added to the backup.

3. Click the Next button.



The Step 2 of 3 – Select your backup target and protection level screen is displayed.

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File Backup - Select targets

4. Click the icon that represents your desired target and specify the target in the drop-down

menu.

5. Click the Next button.



The Step 3 of 3 – Select backup options screen is displayed.

File Backup - Configure your backup

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6. Click the Schedule button.

7. Enter a name for the backup in the Backup Job Name input field.

8. If you want to schedule this backup or run it on a regular basis:

1. Select the backup schedule type.

2. Select the start date and other time settings that are appropriate to your backup schedu-

le.

Update backup

During the following backups, all files that have changed in comparison to the last

backup will be saved. This type of backup update is called "incremental". The

advantage is, that incremental backups require less storage space.

9. Configure compression and encryption.

10. Click the Back Up Now button.

 The file backup is carried out. You can follow the process status in the task bar.

3.2 Restore Files

With Nero BackItUp you can restore file backups. The content of the file backup is restored

during this process. You can exclude individual files from the restore process or select spe-

cific files to be restored. It is even possible to choose a drive backup to restore individual

files. In contrast to a drive backup restore process, a file backup does not allow the restore of

programs or operating systems

The first step is to select the backup and the backup run. The next step is then to select files

and folders for restore.

The second step is to select a path where to restore the backup and to make settings ac-

cording to your preferences.

To restore a file backup, proceed as follows:

1. Click the More > Restore button in the task bar.



The Step 1 of 2 – Select what to restore screen is displayed. The executed backups

are displayed in the general job navigation slider.

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Select what to restore screen

2. Make the backup available:

1. If the backup is located on a disc, insert the disc in a drive.

2. If the backup has been saved to hard drive, network drive, or removable medium, ensure

that your computer has access to the respective drive.

3. Select the desired backup job in the job navigation slider with the help of the arrow buttons.

4. If your selected backup job has several runs, select the version in the upper run navigation

slider.



The files and folders of the backup are displayed.

5. If the backup is not shown in the list, click Browse and browse for it.

6. If the backup is encrypted, enter the password in the input field provided.

7. Select the check box in front of the folder or the file that you want to restore.

8. Use the Search field to search through the backup for specific files (for file name or meta

data) so that they can be added to the restore.

9. Click the button.



The Step 2 of 2 - Select restore options screen is displayed.

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Restore options

10. If you want to restore the backup to the original path, select the Restore to original path

option button.

11. If you want to specify the path on which the backup will be restored yourself, select the

Restore to new path option button.

12. Use the Conflict handling option buttons to choose the action to take when a file to be

restored is already (or is still) on the computer.

13. Click the Restore Now button.

 The restore is carried out and the final screen is displayed. You can follow the pro-

cess status in the task bar.

3.3 Manage Jobs Screen

The job screen shows all planned and executed file backup jobs. The screen is displayed by

clicking the File Backup Jobs button in the start screen.

The first file backup job displayed is your main backup job (Default backup plan), which is

also displayed on the left in the start screen.

Each job displays information about the last and next run on the right and provides the most

relevant settings options. Some more setting options, which are more seldom used, are hid-

den per default. Click within the job area to display the hidden settings options.

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Manage Jobs

The following setting options are available for a job:

Run now

Executes the job immediately.

Restore

Displays the restore view. The latest backup of the selected job is

preselected.

Only available for a backup job.

Edit

Displays the job’s configuration allowing you to change it.

Show on Home

screen

Sets the backup job as the default backup plan. The backup is also

shown on the start screen, providing fast access.

The following setting options are available in the hidden area: (Click within the job area to

display the hidden settings options.)

Button

Activate / Deacti-

vate

Activates/Deactivates the job.

The option to deactivate the job rather than to delete it has the be-

nefit that all information is kept and that you are able to activate the

job at any time again.

Button

Delete Job

Deletes the job permanently. That means, that the references in

Nero BackItUp to the job are removed.

Note that the backup file data itself will be not deleted! Restoring a

backup will still be possible, in that case you have to browse for the

backup in the Restore view.

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About deleting backups in general

If you want to delete backups, keep in mind, that the backup file itself is physically

stored either on hard drive, on an removable medium, a online storage or a disc –

wherever you have stored it. If you want to remove a backup file physically, you

have to delete it from your hard drive, destroy the disc – or whatever action

seems reasonable to erase the file.

In Nero BackItUp, on the other hand, relevant information about the backup is

stored. This information may be used for restoring or for scheduling backup runs.

A missing backup file may lead to an unsuccessful restore.

Deleting a backup file will not remove the information in Nero BackItUp. Remo-

ving the information in Nero BackItUp will not actually delete the backup file phy-

sically. As long as the backup file physically exists restoring is still possible.

But if you are going the delete backup files, for example because of space issues,

we recommend to first remove the information in Nero BackItUp and then to dele-

te the backup file physically.

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4 Syncing

With Nero BackItUp you can synchronize (“sync”) files between two folders.

Synchronizing exchanges files between two folders. The folders can be located on the same

computer or on different computers and devices. For example, you can synchronize your

desktop computer with your laptop to make sure that relevant folders contain the same con-

tents.

To sync, proceed as follows:

1. Click the Tools > Sync menu in the header bar.



The Sync Jobs screen is displayed.

2. Click the Create new sync job button.



The Select sync folders screen is displayed.

Select sync folders screen

3. Select a sync type.

Sync type

The Sync folders 1:1 type synchronizes two folders. New and updated files are

copied from one folder to the other folder. Files that are deleted in one folder are

also deleted in the other folder. After syncing, both folders will be exactly the sa-

me.

The Copy folders left to right type copies new and updated files from the left to

the right folder. Files that are deleted in the left folder are not deleted in the right

folder.

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4. Choose your left and your right folder.

5. Click the Next button.

6. Enter a name for the sync job in the Sync Job Name input field.

7. If you want to schedule the sync job or to run it on a regular basis:

1. Select the sync schedule type.

2. Select the start date and other time settings that are appropriate to your backup schedu-

le.

8. Click the Sync Now button.

 The sync job is started and the final screen is displayed.

See also

 Manage Jobs Screen →12

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5 Mobile Backup

In addition to the PC-bound Nero BackItUp, Nero offers the Nero BackItUp app, a simplified

backup application for use with an Android phone. The Nero BackItUp app can be installed

via Google Play and other Android app online stores.

The Nero BackItUp app is used to backup the content of your phone (photos, contacts, mes-

sages, etc) to either Nero Cloud, your computer or your phone's memory card. If you want to

backup to your computer, you need the PC-bound of Nero BackItUp along with the Nero

BackItUp app on the Android phone.

When you get a new phone, you can restore your data to your new phone. Restoring works

between different Android phones and different Android versions.

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5.1 About Mobile Backup

The Mobile Backup screen in Nero BackItUp on your PC shows your connection status with

the Nero BackItUp app on your Android phone. When backing up your phone content to your

computer, the backup status is also displayed.

If Nero BackItUp on your PC is not connected with the Nero BackItUp app, a small tutorial is

shown on how to connect with your Android phone. The screen gives also information on

how to install Nero BackItUp app on your Android phone.

With the Open Backup button you can open the folder where the backup is saved. With the

Move Backup button you can change the folder where the backup should be saved.

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5.2 Connect Phone to Computer

When backing up your phone's data to your computer or restoring data to your computer,

you need to connect your phone with your PC. More precisely, you connect the Nero Ba-

ckItUp app with Nero BackItUp on the PC.

The Nero BackItUp app offers a secure connection via Wi-Fi. A wizard is available helping

you with the connection. Note: The connection itself is done by the phone, the Nero Ba-

ckItUp app just checks, if the connection is established.

You also have to run Nero BackItUp on the PC. When Nero BackItUp is not yet installed on

your PC, the Nero BackItUp app helps you with installing the program.

To connect your phone with your computer, proceed as follows:

1. Open the Nero BackItUp app and Nero BackItUp on your PC.

2. Click the Mobile Backup button in Nero BackItUp on the PC.

3. Tap the target button on the start screen of Nero BackItUp app.

4. Choose the PC entry.

5. Make sure both your phone and your PC are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

6. Choose the Wi-Fi Connection entry.



The connection between the Nero BackItUp app and Nero BackItUp on your PC is es-

tablished. For security reasons you have to verify the connection by scanning a QR code

displayed on the PC with your phone.

7. A QR code is displayed in the Mobile Backup screen in Nero BackItUp on the PC.

8. Scan the QR code with your Android phone.

 The connection is set up. You can now start the backup by tapping on the Back Up

Now button in the Nero BackItUp app.

Connect to PC for restoring

If you want to restore a backup you have once saved to your computer, you

connect basically just the same way as described here. Just make sure to choose

the Restore entry via the options button on the phone. Then you can choose

which backup you want to restore. Proceed to connect via Wi-Fi as described

here.

5.3 Backing Up Phone Data

Backing up with the Nero BackItUp app is easy.

Tapping on the Back up Now button will start the backup immediately.

Your source is the Android phone on which you installed the Nero BackItUp. Click the Mobi-

le button to choose which type of content you want to back up. You can back up your pho-

tos, videos and music, along with contacts, call logs, messages and system settings.

Your target for the backup can be the Nero Cloud cloud service or your PC. It is even possib-

le to backup to the phone's internal SD card even if we recommend using the more secure

targets Nero Cloud or PC. (It is more secure to have the backup of your phone data stored

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away from your phone.) Click the target button to choose if you want to backup to Nero

Cloud, to PC or to SD card.

5.4 Restore Phone Data

In case of a lost or broken phone or when you get a new phone you will be glad to have

backed up the content of your old phone and will be able to restore the content to your new

phone. The new phone has to be an Android phone, too.

On your new phone you have to install the Nero BackItUp app. It's for example available via

Google Play, you can follow the install instructions on the Mobile Backup screen of the

Nero BackItUp PC version.

You can start the restore through the option button in the Home screen on your phone. If you

saved the backup to Nero Cloud, connect to Nero Cloud. If you saved the backup to your

PC, connect to your PC through Wi-Fi. Choose the backup which you want to restore and

also what type of content you want to restore. That's all – just start the restore!

5.5 Mobile Backup Settings

The following settings are available:

Auto Backup

Sets a backup plan.

Backup and battery

Stops the backup at a defined battery level. You can also define how

to back up when your phone is charging.

Cloud

Sets your cloud storage details. Register for or sign in to Nero

Cloud..

Sets up your Wi-Fi connection to your PC.

SD card

Select the folder for internal backup.

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6 Erase Rewritable Disc Window

Nero BackItUp can be used to erase rewritable discs, i.e. discs with the RW specification, as

long as your recorder supports this feature. Two erase methods are available for this purpo-

se:

Quick erasing does not remove the data physically from the disc, but instead only makes it

inaccessible by erasing the references to existing content. The data can be restored!

Full erasing removes the data from the disc by overwriting it with zeros. The contents cannot

be restored with conventional methods. Repeated full erasing increases the probability that

third parties will not be able to reconstruct the contents.

Erase Rewritable Disc window

The following configuration options are available in the Erase Rewritable Disc window:

Selection list

Select recorder

Defines the desired recorder.

Selection list

Select the erase me-

thod to be used

Defines the erase method. Two options are available:

The Quick-erase rewritable disc method does not physically

erase all data from the disc, but only the references to the con-

tents. The disc will appear to be empty even though the data is

still physically available. Erasing a disc using this method takes

between one and two minutes.

The Full-erase rewritable disc method physically erases all

data from the disc. The contents cannot be restored with con-

ventional methods. Repeated full erasing increases the probabi-

lity that third parties will not be able to reconstruct the contents.

Erasing the disc using this method takes longer than the other

method, depending on the type of disc involved.

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