User Manual

System Requirements

Hardware:

l 80486 and above IBM compatible PC.

l Minimum 500 MB of free hard disk space

l 32MB of Memory

l CD-ROM

l Color monitor

Operating System Support:

l Windows 95 OSR2

l Windows 98/ME

l Windows NT4.0 with Service Pack 6

l Windows 2000

l Windows XP

Before Installation:

l Before installing, please run the SCANDISK and DISK DEFRAGMENTER utilities provided by Windows for best performance. Also disable any anti-virus programs to avoid any possible conflicts.

l If you have once installed a similar System Restore product, either hardware or software, please remove it and all the drivers supplied with it before install HIRESTORE SW.

l Before installing new software, or executing backup function, please always make sure it is virus free.

l For more information about our products, please visit our website. http://www.ikonnet.com

1. Installation

1.1 Start Windows, after running scandisk and Windows defrag utility, please insert the HIRESTORE SW installation CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive, then click-on Install to start installation. (If Autorun is not enabled, select Run from the Start Menu on the Taskbar. Next, type E:\Setup.exe, where E: is the designation of the CD-ROM drive.) Welcome message of HIRESTORE SW Setup Wizard will then display. Click Next to continue. (Fig.1)

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1.2 Next the License Agreement will show up, please read it carefully. If you agree with the terms of the license, click I accept the agreement and click Next to continue, or click Back to the previous screen or Cancel to exit the installation. (Fig. 2)

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1.3 Select one type to install: Typical or Custom and click Install to continue. (Fig. 3)

1.3.1 Typical Installation will install the program with the default setup and most common options. Recommended for most users. The default setting of Typical Installation is to protect Drive C by instant recovery on every reboot.

1.3.2 Custom Installation allows users to setup the preferred options during the installation. Recommended for advanced users. Please refer to Chapter 2. Option Menu.

1.3.3 Enable the check box of “Install HiRestore SW Client” will install a Remote Control program. This program will allow a master PC to remotely monitor and control the client PCs through Network.

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1.4 After a setup type is selected, a Register window will pop up. (Fig. 4) Input the Registration Code and Click “Register”. To get a Registration code, please write down the displayed Serial Number and send it to local distributor.

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1.5 When asked if you want to restart your PC, click Yes to finish the installation and restart your computer to activate the program. Or click No to restart later. (Fig.5)

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2. Setup

Options can be setup during Custom Installation and can be accessed anytime by right clicking the HIRESTORE SW icon on the Windows Taskbar. (Fig. 6)

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Click Setup and enter password in the dialog box that displays, then click OK. (Default password is HIRESTORE.) Setup Menu appears like following figure. (Fig.7) All the setting in this menu goes into effect after saving. Some settings activate after computer restart.

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2.1 Disks

Disk menu displays the Disk Information, attribution of file system, used space and protected status of each partition. Default setting of protected partition is Drive C. Enable the check box can activate the protection. (Fig. 7)

2.2 Recovery Mode

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2.2.1 Default setting for recovery mode is On every reboot.

2.2.2 No Restore: Disable Restore function.

2.2.3 On every reboot: The system will be instantly restored to its original state or last backup on every reboot.

2.2.4 Daily: The system will be auto restored to its original status or last backup at the first boot of every day.

2.2.5 Weekly: The system will be auto restored to its original status or last backup at the first boot of given day (Sunday~Saturday) every week.

2.2.6 Monthly: The system will be auto restored to its original status or last backup at the first boot of a specified date (Date 1^st~31^st) every month.

2.2.7 Timer Restore: The system will be auto restored to its original status or last backup according to the preset schedule.

2.2.8 Manual Restore: Select this mode; every access writes to the hard disk will be kept temporarily. The system will be restored to its original status through select <Restore> function by right-clicking the HIRESTORE SW icon on the Windows taskbar. The changes will be reserved permanently through select <Backup> function by right-clicking the HIRESTORE SW icon on the Windows taskbar. Password is required on both selections. (Fig.9)

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2.3 Password

The default Password is HIRESTORE. UP to 10 characters are available to setup Password. (Fig. 11)

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2.4 CMOS Recovery Setup

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2.4.1 CMOS - Auto Restore:

Enable: To protect CMOS data against changes. System will auto restore CMOS data when this check box is enabled. (Fig. 12)

2.4.2 CMOS - Change Confirmation

Enable: To protect CMOS data against changes. System will pop up a selection menu on booting for you to execute Restore, Backup or Analyze when CMOS data is changed. (Fig. 13) Analyze CMOS data is to make a comparison of current CMOS data and the saved CMOS data in the hard drive for differences. You can run this selection when some settings or peripherals have been changed or replaced. Note: System will reboot two times to proceed with CMOS analysis.

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2.4.3 CMOS – No Restore

CMOS data can be changed any time if this check box is enabled. Default setting is enabled. (Fig. 12)

2.5 Advanced Settings

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2.5.1 Hotkey Waiting Time: Count down the predefined seconds to display hotkey <Home> on every start-up. 1~99 seconds are available. Default setting is 2 seconds.

2.5.2 Show warning when the free space is less than % of the buffer: When the free space of buffer is up to the predefined percentages, a warning box will display to remind you. Default setting is 40%.

2.5.3 Show Hotkey: When this check box is enabled, hotkey <Home> will prompt on every start-up. Default setting is enabled.

2.5.4 Boot From C Only: Computer boots from C. Enabling this setting will help prevent data loss or damage by improper booting. Note: this function might be void by different operating system and surroundings.

3. System Tray

3.1 System Tray Menu

Right click the HIRESTORE SW icon on Windows Taskbar to display the menu. (Fig. 15)

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3.1.1 Show Free Buffer

Click-on Show Free Buffer, you can see the information of Restore mode, Driver version, used space and free space. (Fig. 16)

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3.1.2 Setup

Please refer to Chapter 2. Setup.

3.1.3 DO NOT RESTORE on next reboot

Executes this command will prompt reboot into No Restore Mode for one time. By this function, user can install new software or update parameters without changing the preset Restore mode.

3.1.4 Backup

Instantly executes backup function no matter what restore mode has been set. Password is required on this selection. System will reboot to backup.

3.1.5 Restore

Instantly executes restore function no matter what restore mode has been set. Password is required on this selection. System will reboot to restore.

3.1.6 Register

Click-on Register and enter registration code to complete the registration. To get a registration code, please write down the displayed serial number and contact with your local dealer.

3.1.7 Uninstall

Please refer Section 5. Uninstall.

3.1.8 Help

Click-on Help to display user’s manual.

3.1.9 About

Displays information of HIRESTORE SW versions.

3.2 System Tray Notification:

When HIRESTORE SW icon is Blue, it is in Restore mode. Move the mouse to HIRESTORE SW icon, you can see the protection status and Free Space percentage of buffer. (Fig.17)

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When HIRESTORE SW icon is Red, it is in No Restore mode. Move the mouse to HIRESTORE SW icon; you will see the protection status. (Fig.18)

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4. Hotkey and Setup Menu

4.1 When HIRESTORE SW is completed installation, you will see [HIRESTORE SW Press <Home> to setup menu] on the screen on every reboot. (Fig. 19) This hotkey is mainly used when troubleshooting or if you find it difficult to enter Windows.

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4.2 Press <Home> and enter password in the dialog box that displays, Click OK to enter Setup menu. Default password is HIRESTORE. (Fig. 20)

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4.3 Setup Menu

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4.3.1 Restore: Executes Restore function instantly. The Restore function here allows you to restore back your crashed Windows to the last backup status. The timing of using it is when Windows is no longer accessible and thus cannot execute restore command in Windows. (Fig.21)

4.3.2 Backup: Executes Backup function instantly. This option is visible only when the Restore Mode was set as Manual Restore. The timing of using it is when you want to reserve the change of last booting. (Fig.21)

4.3.3 CMOS Tools:

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Restore: To Restore CMOS data when it was changed. (Fig.22)

Backup: To Backup CMOS data when it was updated. (Fig.22)

Analyze: Analyze CMOS data is to make a comparison of current CMOS data and the saved CMOS data in the hard drive for differences. You can run this selection when some settings or peripherals have been changed or replaced or when BIOS version has been updated. (Fig.22)

Exit: Exits CMOS tools. (Fig.22)

4.3.4 About: Displays HIRESTORE SW version information. (Fig.21)

4.3.5 Exit: Exits HIRESTORE SW setup menu. (Fig.21)

5. Uninstall

To uninstall HIRESTORE SW from your computer will not cause any damages on your hard disk data. All data and partitions will be restored to their original state when HIRESTORE SW was installed or when data was last backup.

5.1 Insert HIRESTORE SW installation CD.

5.2 Click-on Uninstall and enter password.

5.3 System will reboot to proceed uninstall. (Fig.23)

5.4 Uninstall completed. You can select Reboot Now or Power off your computer.

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