Acer EFL50 manual Restore from backup, Create factory default image CD

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Restore from backup

You can restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard drive, CD or DVD.

1Boot to Windows XP.

2Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility.

3Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.

4In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next.

5Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.

Note: The "Restore C:" item is enabled only if there is a user backup stored on the hard drive (D:\). Please refer to the Create backup section.

Create factory default image CD

When the System CD and Recovery CD are not available, you can create them by using this feature.

1Boot to Windows XP.

2Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility.

3Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.

4In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next.

5In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disk and click Next.

6In the Burn image to disk window, select 01. Factory default image and click Next.

7Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.

Re-install bundled software without CD

Acer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation.

1Boot to Windows XP.

2Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility.

3Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.

4In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next.

5In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next.

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Contents

Aspire 3600/5500 Series Users GuidePage Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Operation conditionsContents Acer Arcade for selected models Taking your notebook PC with youRegulations and safety notices Power management Acer eRecoveryTroubleshooting Securing your computerDescription An Aspire tourFront view See Easy-launch buttons on page 10 for moreClosed front view Icon DescriptionLeft view Rear view Icon Description Battery Powers the computerRight view # Icon DescriptionBase view Specifications AspireEnglish English Indicators Icon Function DescriptionLaunch key Default application Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows keys HotkeysEManager. See Acer eManager on Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1Fn + F2 Fn + F3Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioAcer eManager Using the system utilitiesTo set the key, see Easy-launch buttons on Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Infrared port does not work selected models only No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name Acer Arcade for selected models Arcade hotkeys Settings Finding and playing contentArcade controls Navigation controls CinemaPlayer controls Video DVD settingsLanguage Album Video Slideshow settingsPlaying a video file Music Video authoringAudio Create your own greatest hits CDs BurnerCopy Back up your CD/DVD collection Data Store files simply and easilyMoving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computerWhat to take to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take to long meetings What to take with you Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Special considerationsTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast Infrared selected models onlyUniversal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 port selected models onlyInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Boot sequence Bios utility Installing memory Using software Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Playing DVD moviesPower management Acer eRecovery Create backupCreate factory default image CD Restore from backupRe-install bundled software without CD Change password Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English Energy Star guidelines compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Operation conditionsDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem notices TBRList of applicable countries English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio device regulatory notice General European Union EU EN 61000-3-2/-3FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity EFL50Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index English