Acer 4000 Series manual To D Recovery Disc to Disc, Multilingual operating system installation

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50	2 Customizing my computer

D to D Recovery (Disc to Disc)

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

Multilingual operating system installation

Follow the instructions to choose the operating system and language you use when you first power-on the system.

1Turn on the system.

2Acer multilingual operating system selection menu will pop-up automatically.

3Use the arrow keys to scroll to the language version you want. Press Enter to confirm your selection.

4The operating system and language you choose now will be the only option for future recovery operations.

5The system will install the operating system and language you choose.

Restore without a Recovery CD

This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased.) It is important to back up all data files before you use this option.

Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings.

aCheck to see if "Hard Disk Recovery" function is enabled or not.

bMake sure the [Hard Disk Recovery] setting in [Advanced] is [Enabled].

cExit the BIOS Setup Utility and save changes. The system will reboot.

Note: To activate BIOS Setup Utility, press <F2> during POST.

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Contents TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Series User’s GuidePage First things first Your guidesTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter English Contents Troubleshooting my computer Customizing my computerTravelMate Page Front view TravelMate tourDescription English Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaHuman-centric design and ergonomics ConnectivityExpansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Lock Key Description Using the keyboardLock keys Fn-F11Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Fn-F2 Hot keysHot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Fn-F3Fn-F7 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5Fn-F6 Fn-F8Special Key Euro symbolUS dollar sign Description Default Application Launch keysEnglish Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Center Tap Optical drive StorageHard disk Ejecting the CD or DVD trayAcerMedia bay only in TravelMate Playing DVD movies Region Code Country or RegionAdjusting the volume Power managementAudio Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Preparing the computerWhat to bring to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to bring with you Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerWhat to bring with you Using a computer security lock Securing your computerSetting a password English Computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through optionsModem Network Fast infraredUniversal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 portPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardIn-1 card reader Port expansion devices Upgrade options Memory upgradeEnglish Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Using system utilities Acer eManagerBios Utility Launch ManagerMultilingual operating system installation To D Recovery Disc to DiscRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit English My computer Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Troubleshooting tips Printer does not workError messages Error Messages Corrective ActionRequesting service ITWBefore you call English Specifications Page Microprocessor Audio Dimensions English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesFor Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 For Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 2004/6/1 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity English Index DVD