Seagate FreeAgent Go for Mac USB Only FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide - Page 13

Backing Up and Restoring Folders and Files Creating a Backup Plan • Back up your files to an encrypted folder After the initial backup, Seagate Manager backs up changed files in designated folders according to a schedule you set, or when you click Back Up Now in the Backup window. Note: The Seagate Manager backup feature does not back up locked files. Backup Plans for Your Drive You can create one Backup Plan for each drive connected to your computer. You can select either of two types of Backup Plans: • Simple Backup: Pre-configured to back up your XP My Documents folder or your Vista Personal Folder daily at 10:00 p.m. - OR - • Custom Backup: You select the folders to be backed up and set a backup destination and schedule. - OR - • Drive Rotation: You can use the same backup plan with two or more drives. Creating a Backup Plan Seagate Manager provides several options for creating a backup plan: • Using Simple Backup • Creating a Custom Backup • Drive Rotation (for more than one drive) Using Simple Backup Use Simple Backup to back up your XP My Documents folder or your Vista Personal Folder daily at 10 p.m. To use Simple Backup: Step 1: Click My Drives in the Command panel. The My Drives page opens. Step 2: Select the drive to which you want to back up. Step 3: Click Backup in the Command panel. The Backup window opens. Step 4: Click Simple Backup. Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 13