Backing Up Your Data

Get in the habit of backing up your data regularly using Record Now on the ThinkPad. Here's how:

Recording Data to One CD-R or DVD-R:

1. Insert a blank CD-R or DVD-R into the disk drive.
2. Select the option to create a data disc by clicking the Data tab Next, click Data Disc to create a disc backup of specified files.
3. Click on the Add Data button to add items to the list for backup or drag and drop them on the window.
4. Once the list of files is complete, press the red Burn button in the lower right corner of the window. The disc will eject upon completion.

Recording Data that Spans multiple Discs:

1. Insert a blank CD-R or DVD-R into the disk drive.
2. To add files to the archive list the user must drag and drop the files on the archive window. The Add Files button is not available in this Tab.
3. As files are added to the list, the estimated number of CD-Rs required for the project is listed at the bottom left corner
4. Once the list is complete, press the red Burn button in the lower right corner of the window.
5. The user will be asked to confirm the number of discs that will be required for the project.
6. As the data is copied to the disc, a progress bar and countdown time will appear on the screen.
7. When the discs are full, you will be prompted to remove the first disc, insert the next disc and continue.