Compaq 2100 manual Using CF BACKUP/RESTORE, Backing UP Data to a CF Card

USING CF BACKUP/RESTORE

Use CF Backup/Restore to save the entire contents of your Compaq Aero 2100 Series memory to a CompactFlash storage card (purchased separately), which can be carried everywhere your device goes for easy retrieval while on the road.

NOTE: These utilities are designed for use with CompactFlash storage cards that are approved by Microsoft as Windows CE 2.0 compatible. You should use a card at least as big as your device's RAM (Random Access Memory) size, e.g., 16 or 24 MB. For information on ordering a Compaq CompactFlash storage card, see the Accessories Information flier included in the shipping box. For a list of other Compaq-tested CompactFlash cards, visit the Compaq Aero 2100 Series home page at www.compaq.com/products.

BACKING UP DATA TO A CF CARD

Each time you use the CF Backup utility, your data files, databases, preferences, Windows CE system data, and applications are copied to the CompactFlash storage card. The subdirectories on your Compaq Aero 2100 Series are also duplicated on the storage card.

To perform a backup:

Connect to external power or verify that you have good batteries in your device.

Insert the CompactFlash storage card into the card slot on your device, as described in "Inserting a CompactFlash Card" in Chapter 12.

Close all active programs before proceeding. Tap QàClose all tasks.

Tap QàQUtilitiesàCF Backup tab. Tap Backup.