Restore Library from backup on iTunes - AssistiveWare

<strong>Restore</strong> Pictello <strong>Library</strong> <strong>from</strong> Backup
Important Note: If your device is synced to another computer, be sure to disable iTunes' automatic
syncing so you do not overwrite your device's contents. Follow these steps before you attach your
device to any new computer. To disable iTunes' automatic syncing on a Mac computer, make sure
iTunes is the active application, and then select the iTunes menu at the top left corner of the screen,
next to the Apple. Click on Preferences , then click the Devices tab in the window that appears.
Click the check box for “Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads <strong>from</strong> syncing automatically” . Then click
OK . On Windows, you will find Preferences at the bottom of the Edit menu . Note that if you leave
this box checked, you will have to click the Sync button in iTunes to load new apps, music, videos, etc.
onto a device <strong>from</strong> the computer since automatic syncing is disabled.
Mac:
Windows:
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Use the cable that came with your device to attach your device to a computer that has iTunes installed. The
iTunes version must be at least 9.1 for iTunes file sharing to be available. The computer does not have to be the
same computer you regularly sync to. However, be sure you follow the steps on the previous page to disable
automatic syncing of iPods, iPads, and iPhones before you attach your device to any new computer!!
1. When iTunes opens, click on your device in the devices section of the left column in iTunes
2. Click on the Apps tab to see the apps on your device.
3. Scroll down to show the File sharing section of the App display
4. Scroll down in the list of Apps to find Pictello
5. Click on Pictello to select it
6. Documents area to the right of the Apps list will show all the Pictello stories and library back up files that have
been exported to iTunes <strong>from</strong> your device. Pictello library <strong>backup</strong> files end with .ptbk
7. Click on the Add... button. You will be prompted to find the file you want to add to Pictello. Remember that a
Pictello library <strong>backup</strong> file must have end in .ptbk or Pictello will not recognize it. Click on the Apps tab to see
the apps on your device.
3. Scroll down to show the File sharing section of the App display
4. Scroll down in the list of Apps to find Pictello
5. Click on Pictello to select it
6. Documents area to the right of the Apps list will show all the Pictello stories and library back up files that have
been exported to iTunes <strong>from</strong> your device. Pictello library <strong>backup</strong> files end with .ptbk
7. Click on the Add... button. You will be prompted to find the file you want to add to Pictello. Remember that a
Pictello library <strong>backup</strong> file must have end in .ptbk or Pictello will not recognize it.
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To restore <strong>from</strong> the Pictello
library <strong>backup</strong>, go to the options
screen. Tap the Options button
in the lower right corner on any page that story and
folder lists. The options screen is divided into sections.
To find the Backup Actions section you will need to
scroll towards the end.
restore.
<strong>from</strong> Backup button.
Tap <strong>Restore</strong> From Backup .
You will see a list of all the
<strong>backup</strong>s available on your
device. This includes any
<strong>backup</strong> you made using the
Backup Now button in Options,
as well as any .ptbk file you
added to Pictello using iTunes
File Sharing. Backups that have
not been renamed while on a
computer will be listed by the
date they were made.
Tap the <strong>backup</strong> you want to
You will see a warning
message, because restoring
<strong>from</strong> a <strong>backup</strong> will replace all
the stories and folders currently
in your library. To continue with
the restore, tap the <strong>Restore</strong>
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You will see a progress
window, showing you that the
restore is taking place. Wait
until the progress window goes
away, and do not press the
power or home buttons on your
device while the restoration is
in progress.
When the restore is complete, a
message will be displayed. Tap
the OK button. Your Pictello
library will now have the stories
and folders contained in the
<strong>backup</strong> file you restored <strong>from</strong>.