Better Edge Backup v5.2
User Guide
Copyright © 2008, Better Edge Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Page 15 of 121 (September 16, 2008)
This chapter will describe all the features av ailable in Better Edge Backup and outline how you can use Better
Edge Backup to meet various backup ne eds.
4.1 System Tray Launcher (Windows Only)
After you have successfully installed Better Edge B ackup onto your computer, an Better Edge B ackup icon will be
added to the system tray area (next to y our system clock) automatically.
This icon is the entry point to Better Edge Backup. Right clicking the icon will show a menu that provides the
following functions:
Menu Item What it does
Open Run Better Edge Backup.
Backup Runs a specific backup set (or all backup sets) chose n from the sub-
menu in silent background mode.
Backup and Logoff Runs a specific backup set (or all backup sets) chosen from the sub-
menu in silent background mode and then logoff from Windows when
finished.
Backup and Restart Runs a specific backup set (or all backup sets) chose n from the sub-
menu in silent background mode and restart Wind ows when finished.
Backup and Shutdown Runs a specific backup set (or all backup sets) chose n from the sub-
menu in silent background mode and shutdown the computer when
finished.
Help Shows a help dialog
Stop running backup Interrupts a running backup se t (or all backup sets) chosen from the
sub-menu.
Exit Close this system tray launcher application.
4.2 Logon Dialog
Before you can use Better Edge Backup, you have to be authenticated by the Offsite Backup Server first. The
logon dialog shown below will check if you have the right to access Better Edge Backup by submitting the
username and password you provided to the backup server.