Acer 4150 Series, 4650 Series manual Acer eRecovery, Create backup

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Acer eRecovery

Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. User can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard drive, CD, or DVD.

Acer eRecovery consists of the following functions:

1Create backup

2Restore from backup

3Create factory default image CD

4Re-install bundled software without CD

5Change Acer eRecovery password

This chapter will guide you through each process.

Note: This feature is only available on certain models. For systems that do not have a built-in optical disk burner, plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery for optical disk related tasks.

Create backup

Users can create and save backup images to 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 settings and click Next.

5In the Recovery settings window, select Backup snapshot image and click Next.

6Select the backup method.

a Use Backup to HDD to store the backup disk image on drive D:.

b Backup to optical device to store the backup disk image on CD or DVD.

7After choosing the backup method, click Next.

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Contents TravelMate 4150/4650 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 adaptorPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Operation conditionsContents Expanding through options Moving around with your notebook PCSecuring your computer Regulations and safety notices Power management Acer eRecoveryTroubleshooting Description TravelMate tourFront view Programs. See Launch keys on page 10 for Closed front viewLeft view Icon Item DescriptionRight view # Icon DescriptionMemory compartment Houses the computers main memory Rear viewBottom view Specifications Audio Display and videoConnectivity Keyboard and pointing device Weight with batteryDimensions PortsOptions PowerSystem compliance Indicators Icon Function DescriptionLaunch key Default application Launch keysTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadKey Description Windows keysHot keys See Acer eManager on Hot key Icon Function DescriptionAcer eManager on US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing system utilities Acer eManagerLaunch Manager Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen Infrared port does not work Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW English Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your notebook Preparing the computerWhat to take to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsSpecial considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsEnglish Fax/Data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Fast InfraredUniversal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 portEjecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Bios utility Installing memoryPassword Boot sequenceDisk to disk recovery enable Using softwarePower management Region code Country or regionAcer eRecovery Create backupRestore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change passwordError messages TroubleshootingTroubleshooting tips Error messages Corrective actionEnglish FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star Guidelines Compliance Operation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensModem notices TBRList of Applicable Countries For modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008For modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio Device Regulatory Notice GeneralFCC RF safety requirement European Union EUEnglish Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index English