Acer 4600 Series manual Acer disc-to-disc recovery, Multilingual operating system installation

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Acer disc-to-disc recovery

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's 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 Acer disc-to-disc recovery is enabled or not.

bMake sure the [D2D Recovery] setting in [Main] 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 4100 / 4600 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 Operation conditions Please refer to Frequently-asked questions onContents Page Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Regulation & safety noticesPage Front view TravelMate tourDescription Programs. See Launch keys on Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Specifications Keyboard and pointing device Weight with batteryAudio PortsEnvironment DimensionsPower SystemIndicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Lock Key Description Using the keyboardLock keys Fn-F11Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Hot keys Fn-F7 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5Fn-F6 Fn-F8Special Keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Launch key Default application Launch keysTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Tap Button Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Adjusting the volume AudioUsing system utilities Acer eManagerLaunch Manager Acer GridVista Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your Notebook Preparing the computerWhat to take to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to take with you Special considerationsSetting up a home office Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsEnglish Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/Data modem Built-in network feature Fast InfraredUniversal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 portPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardInstalling memory Ejecting a PC CardDisc to Disc Recovery enable Bios UtilityBoot sequence PasswordPlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Power management Acer eRecovery Create backupRestore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change passwordMultilingual operating system installation Acer disc-to-disc recoveryRestore without a Recovery CD English English My computer Key link http//global.acer.com Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computerInfrared port does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Printer does not workError messages Troubleshooting tipsError Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesFor modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice General FCC RF safety requirement European Union EUEnglish Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/6/1 English Page CD-ROM