Manually backing up my photos folder periodically, is there a way to have the device recognize what is already on it and not backup a duplicate copy?
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One of the options is an incremental backup, only backing up new files or changed files. But I haven't tried to restore anything, so I don't actually know how well it does.
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Yes. During the update I think it asked me if I want to use external storage space. Works great.
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I use the USB cable that came with it. When I connect the camera to the computer, it automatically shows the camera like an external drive. I browse to the DICM directory and the folder with the pictures. Then I either copy or move the pictures to the directory where I want to store them. I usually create a new directory with a unique name so I know what the group of pictures are rather than try to rename each individual one. Hope this helps. RW
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you can copy files, I don't know if that's the sort of duplication you're looking for.
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Yes, no problem. When the screen "asks" you for the location to be backed up enter that external drive letter.
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There is a lock function. Not 100% sure if it would be for what you need it for but I can confirm there is a lock function that allows photos to be taken continuously back to back until you take it off
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There may be other ways I'm not sure on that but I have been able to use my usb drives on the device with stored files photos etc . Connected a multi-port usb extension and then went to storage and there it was. Now I have not tried storing apps or app memory on it just files and photos but I'm sure u can save to it as well.
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I have a "very old" External Hard drive...not this make/model...I turn it on once/quarter to backup recent files...it's probably over 3 years old. Recently, I bought one of these WD Elite 500GB models...my plan is to backup on two externals...in case one fails. I know this seems lame, but it is the only way to ensure everything sticks around. Seems like its worth the extra $100.
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Buy any external HD to store your images. Buy another one to backup the first one.
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How you perform a backup isn't unique to this drive. It does not come with any software. You'll have to check your operating system's instructions. I'm guessing you are using Windows. If you are using the Apple OS, Time Machine takes care of all the work.
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I haven't been able too, there are some file manager apps that claim to work but I couldn't get them to. You may have root the tablet to make it do what u want.
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No, you can't see your photos. You can't even see the filenames. It's just for backing up.
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I am having the same problem and not having much luck solving it. I read somewhere that everything automatically gets stored to the internal memory, then you have to use the Astro app to copy things over to either the internal SD or your external SD. I thought I was tech savvy until I attempted this. Now I feel stupid. Can't figure it out. Anyone else have luck with this?
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YES. Depends on the config, as long as the drive letter is the same you can create different sub-folder to store the backups. If your backups are on a schedule, be sure you have the drive connected to the correct device in the right day/night.
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I don't know, but I have the same question. Just haven't had time to try it. I'll be traveling in Europe for a month and plan on taking three cameras. I want to back them up to nexto drive. I know you can designate different folders. That may work. I also plan to define separate naming schemes in each camera to keep them separate otherwise. I think there are several possibilities. If I get a chance to test it, I will off another response.
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They provide something called Seagate Dashboard which is like a menu. From there you can have the drive do backups as well as post every picture backed up also posted to Facebook.
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Me too! I'm not going to seriously consider purchasing anything computer related unless I see the manual that goes with it. Is it (i.e., Canvio) truly plug and play? Can you selectively choose individual files to back up? I'm not at all interested in wasting time and space backing up files that I really don't wish to back up. (I only wish to back up photographs.) Filtering through all the comments, while helpful writ large, takes a lot of time when looking for particular information. A manual please.