Just like the information on your computer the information on your Blackberry is vital and should be periodically backed up. We have outlined the steps on how to backup and restore your information on your handheld. Read further to see our step-by-step instructions with picture …
To Backup:
1. Make sure your Blackberry is connected to your computer via the USB cable.
2. Open RIM’s Desktop Manager. If you do not have the program you can install it from your Blackberry CD or download it from Blackberry.com
3. Backup and Restore.
4. Click on “Backup” to do a full backup. All files are saved as .ipd.
b) To perform a selective backup hit “Advanced” and select which files you would like to save.
To Restore:
1. Make sure your Blackberry is connected to your computer via the USB cable.
2. Open RIM’s Desktop Manager. If you do not have the program you can install it from your Blackberry CD or download it from Blackberry.com
3. Backup and Restore.
4. Restore and select the file you would like to restore.
* Note: To set automatic backups hit the “Options” button and you can specify how many days Desktop Manager will automatically backup your handheld.
