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Getting Started with Easy Setup |
The documentation below is for first time installation of BackJack. If you are re-installing BackJack after a system crash, please visit our reinstallation page. If you haven't already downloaded BackJack, you can do so from our Support - Downloads & Recovery page.
ACTION: Begin by double clicking the BJ icon found in your BackJack folder.
When you launch BackJack for the first time you will be guided through our Easy Setup process (only appears the first time you launch BackJack). This allows you to enter pertinent information that you will need to use BackJack. As well, it will take you step by step through a very simple backup configuration. At any time during this process, if you run into any problems or need further clarification, be sure to call us at 1-888-421-0220 (Canada & US) or 519 599 5020 (International).
Welcome Screen
This screen simply introduces BackJack and verifies whether this is your first time installing BackJack or whether you are reinstalling the software after having performed previous backups.
ACTION: BackJack defaults to first time installation; therefore, simply click NEXT to continue. If you click DONE at this point, you will receive a message indicating that you are about to leave Easy Setup without setting up your Encryption Key (a necessity before running BackJack). You will have the option of quitting and finishing Easy Setup at a later time or continuing on with the Easy Setup process.
Identification Screen
The second Easy Setup screen you come to will be the Identification Screen. Here, we require you to personalize your copy of the program. You will be asked to enter four (4) pieces of information. The following table describes the entries you see when setting up your identification for BackJack:
| In this Box | Type |
| Account Identification | The identification number that we emailed to you once you completed the online registration form - Takes the form of 3 characters and 4 numbers (ie. ABC1234) - if you did not receive an email from us once you registered, please contact us. You can leave this screen without entering your Account ID; however, you will not be able to perform backups until you have entered it (click on the Preferences button from BackJack's Main Console to enter it if you have left Easy Setup). |
| Password | The password that you entered during the online registration process. If you forgot your password or want to change it, please call us at 888 421 0220. The password is case sensitive, so you do have to enter exactly as you entered on the Free Trial Page. |
| Computer Identification | A name of your choice (ie. joemachine) - names as opposed to numbers are recommended. This simply identifies your computer and must be UNIQUE (no one else can have the same computer ID). No spaces are permitted in this field. |
| Email Address | Your email address - This is the address to which we will send confirmation of backups. Please ensure that you enter a valid email address in the form of myname@host.com. |
ACTION: Once you have entered this information, click NEXT to continue. If you click DONE at this point, you will receive a message indicating that you are about to leave Easy Setup without setting up your Encryption Key. You will have the option of quitting and finishing Easy Setup at a later time or continuing on with the Easy Setup process.
Encryption Key Setup Screen
The third Easy Setup screen you now see is the Encryption Key Setup Screen. It is here that an encryption key will be established for you which will be used by BackJack to encrypt and decrypt files on your computer.
ACTION: Here are the steps you need to follow to generate your key:
| In this Box | Type |
| Pass Phrase | A pass phrase that can be up to a maximum of 100 characters in length. The pass phrase will be used to decrypt your files. Enter a phrase that is easy for you to remember, but hard for someone else to guess. DO NOT FORGET YOUR PASS PHRASE - if it is lost, so are your files!
When entering a pass phrase, many people find it easiest to remember a favorite phrase like "Jack and Jill went up the hill" It is not case sensitive so Jack and Jill is the same as JACK AND JILL. The longer the phrase, the better. |
| Verify Pass Phrase | Once you have entered your pass phrase, we ask that you verify it by entering it again. If the two pass phrases do not match, you will receive an error message. |
ACTION: Once you have entered this information, click Next. If you click Done you will see a message indicating that you are about to leave the Easy Setup process but have not set up your Encryption Key (a necessity for BackJack to run). Therefore, you will have the choice of cancelling which will return you to the Easy Setup so that you can continue on OR you can quit BackJack altogether and come back at a later time.
Before moving on from this screen, please make sure that you have written down your passphrase for future reference! This is extremely important.
ACTION: Once this is complete, click NEXT to continue.
Items to Back Up Screen
You are now ready to configure your first backup.
When you click Add Folder or Add File, you will be asked to navigate to the file or folder you wish to back up. Once you have determined the folder you wish to back up, click on "choose ..." If it is a file, click on "Open". If you want to add another file or folder, simply repeat the same process.
As a general rule, you do not need to back up applications (for example, programs such as WordPerfect or MS Word); however, at some point, you may wish to include your preferences folder which is found in your System Folder. The preferences folder contains specific settings for your computer that you may not wish to lose.
If you add a file or folder at this point and wish to remove it from the list, simply select it and click Remove.
Once you select an item for back up, it will appear in the white area shown above.
ACTION: Once you have done this, click NEXT to continue.
Schedule Screen
If you clicked Next, you are now at the Schedule Screen where you can establish a schedule for the file (s) or folder(s) that you have just selected for back up. You will have 3 different scheduling options to choose from:
- Do Not Schedule - select this option if you do not want to set an automatic schedule (default)
- Execute Every - means that you can schedule your backup to perform every x number of days, weeks or months
- Execute Every week on - here you can pick the specific day of the week that you want to perform the backup
Once you have selected one of these options, you can now enter the date and time when you wish to have the backup performed. The date is entered in the format MM/DD/YY and the time is entered using a 24 hour clock (for example, 4:00 am would be entered as 04:00 - however, 4:00 pm would be entered as 16:00 (add 12 hours).
ACTION: Enter this information and click DONE to continue.
Congratulations
You have just successfully gone through all of the Easy Setup steps and have configured your first backup! The right-hand side of this screen will summarize some of the pertinent information that you entered throughout the Easy Setup process. You will be able to view the backup set that you have just scheduled for back up by going to the main BackJack Console window and clicking the Back Up button. You will see a set entitled Easy Setup Set which contains the folder(s) and the schedule you set.
This Easy Setup Backup Set can be removed or changed at any time - the settings are not permanent. To learn more about making changes, see our Back Up feature.
ACTION: Once you are ready to continue, click OK. You will now be at the main BackJack Console window.
IMPORTANT: We need to stress the importance of taking the time to document the pertinent information that you just entered during the Easy Setup Process. You are now ready to move Beyond the Basics!
Questions? Email support@backjack.com or Call 1-888-421-0220 (US & Canada Only) 519-599-5020 (International)
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