Hi Julie: I would encourage you to explore the manual anytime you want to know how to do something. Although you can certainly back up to your PC, using Disk Drive Mode, however, you will have a Backup Option in the Utilities Menu (option 6, 7). Press Select, then down arrow to choose the current date and time for your backup. Press the OK key and it will tell you when it is done. Thereafter, anytime you do an update to your unit, or if you have to reflash, you can go back to that same menu, find that particular date and choose "Restore" from the menu and it'll restore your settings. As Mary pointed out, you can't destroy it, unless you drop it or throw it in the river! So, don't be afraid to try. You can always do a Reset, if all else fails. If you get into trouble, we'll all be here to help you out! Pamela Rader, TECHNICAL SUPPORT American Printing House For The Blind 1839 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, KY 40206 PHONE: 1-800-223-1839, Ext. 307 >>> juliestamm@xxxxxxxxx 07/18/07 02:32AM >>> Could someone please walk me step by step through the backup process? I know the icon has its own backup utility, but where does it back up to? In disk drive mode, I can back up the drive on my computer, but will that work? I don't want to attempt either without knowing exactly what to do and how to do it. Thanks so much!! julie