During Backup

Several feedback mechanisms provide you with the status of your backup, including a progress bar, the number of files,and the size of the files being backed up. The content gauges, columns that represent your computer and your WD backup drive, display different colors depending on your current backup status.

Content Gauges

On backup completion, more information is displayed about any files that experience problems during backup.

Using the Run Backup and Pause Backup Options

The Run Backup and Pause Backup options let you run or pause a backup operation.

Using your Computer While Backing Up Files

The WD SmartWare software runs in the background so you can continue working on other tasks on your computer while backup occurs. You can even continue setting up your drive while the backup is running.

To set up your drive during backup:

Click Continue to set up your drive during backup.