FAQ: How do I make a backup or restore from a backup in eWallet?

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To make a backup of your eWallet data:

    * On an iPad:
          o Use the Backup button in the list of wallets to send the wallet as an encrypted email attachment
        

    * On iPhone/iPod/iPad:
          o Open your wallet and tap the Envelope icon in the toolbar to send the wallet as an encrypted email attachment

    * On your Windows PC:
          o Click on the eWallet icon to the left of the Home tab
          o Choose “Save As” … “eWallet File”

    * On your Mac:
          o Click “File” in the menu bar
          o Choose “Save As” … “eWallet File”

    * On a Windows Mobile PDA with a touch screen:
          o Tap OK until you see the Wallets list
          o Tap+hold on a wallet name and pick Create Copy

    * On a Windows Mobile PDA with a non-touch screen:
          o Pick  Menu -> Open Wallet
          o Select the wallet you want to back up
          o Choose  Menu -> Edit -> Create Copy

To restore your eWallet data from a backup:

eWallet does not have a special backup file format; you can simply make a copy of your .WLT file from your desktop computer or Windows Mobile PDA. To restore from a backup, simply open up the .WLT file that you backed up; eWallet will remember to open it the next time you use the program.

  • To open a wallet on the Windows PC, Click the eWallet icon to the left of the Home tab -> Open Wallet, or double-click on the wallet file from Windows Explorer.
  • To open a wallet on the Mac, go to File -> Open Wallet.
  • To open a wallet on a Windows Mobile PDA with a touch screen, tap OK until you are at the Wallets list, then tap on the wallet you want to open.
  • To open a wallet on a Windows Mobile PDA without a touch screen, pick Menu -> Open Wallet.
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