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## Backing up device files

A backup folder contains copies of the files currently on your TI graphing calculator. You should perform an occasional backup to ensure that you do not lose any important files.

Warning: Do not disconnect a device during a transfer.

### Before you start

| • | Make sure your device is turned on and properly connected.

| • | Make sure the TI Device Explorer screen is in normal view.

### To back up device files

| 1. | Click the device you want to back up.

| 2. | Click File > Save Selected Items to Disk or click Save to Disk .

| 3. | Navigate to the location where you would like to save the backup folder.

| 4. | Click Save.

TI Device Explorer downloads the device files and stores them in a backup folder on the computer.

Note: To view the download progress, click Window > History.

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