Backup to a cd or dvd
You must have an internal CD-RW drive or a SuperDrive to use this option.
TipBackup lets you order blank CDs or DVDs and have them delivered to your door:From Backup's application menu, choose "Buy Media." A .Mac web page will open in which you can log in to your .Mac account and order CD or DVD discs.Also, compare prices with www.SuperMediaStore.com . But make sure you buy discs that are compatible with your system. |
1. | From the pop-up menu, choose Back up to CD/DVD. | |
2. | Select the items in the list that you want to archive.![]() | |
3. | The "Est. Required Discs" in the bottom-left corner of Backup's window (below) shows how many CDs or DVDs are required to backup the selected items. | |
4. | Click "Backup Now."[View full size image]![]() | |
5. | Insert a blank CD or DVD into the drive. | |
6. | In the window that opens (right), name your backup, then click the "Begin Backup" button.![]() | |
7. | At the prompt, insert a disc and click "Burn" in the "Burn Disc" window. If multiple discs are needed, Backup tells you when to insert another disc.![]()
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8. | When Backup is finished, a window opens to informs you that "Your backup has been completed successfully." | |
9. | Click OK. |