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Synology DiskStation User's Guide
Based on DSM 3.1
107 Chapter 9: Back Up Data
Important:
Your computer and Synology DiskStation should use the same encoding. See "Language" on Page 36 for more
information.
Synology Data Replicator 3 is the next generation of Synology Data Replicator. It can only restore the data on
Synology DiskStation that was backed up after Data Replicator 3 was installed. If users have backed up data on
Synology DiskStation using Synology Data Replicator, we recommend restoring data on Synology DiskStation to
PC first before using Synology Data Replicator 3.
Data Replicator Requirement
Free HDD Space: 5MB
Operating System: Windows 2000 or later
Best Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 or above
Network Environment: Microsoft Networking over TCP/IP enabled and has network connection with
Synology DiskStation
Install Data Replicator
1 Insert the Installation CD into the optical drive of your computer.
2 Click Data Replicator 3, and follow the onscreen instructions to finish installation.
Use Data Replicator
For detailed instructions on how to use Data Replicator, see its Help by clicking the Help button.
Use Time Machine for Mac
Synology DiskStation provides compatibility for backup with Apple Time Machine. Mac users can back up their
data to Synology DiskStation's shared folder without problem.
To set Synology DiskStation as Time Machine's backup destination:
1 Go to Main Menu > Control Panel > Win/Mac/NFS and tick Enable Mac file service.