Acer 4150 Series, 4650 Series manual Re-install bundled software without CD, Change password

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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.

6Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install.

At first launch, Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window.

Change password

Acer eRecovery and Acer disk-to-disk recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery.

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 Password: Change Acer eRecovery password and click Next.

6Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.

Note: If the system crashes, and will not boot to Windows, you can run Acer disk-to-disk recovery to restore the factory default image under DOS mode.

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Contents TravelMate 4150/4650 Series Users GuidePage Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adaptorTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Operation conditionsContents Securing your computer Moving around with your notebook PCExpanding through options Troubleshooting Power management Acer eRecoveryRegulations and safety notices Front view TravelMate tourDescription Closed front view Left viewPrograms. See Launch keys on page 10 for Icon Item DescriptionRight view # Icon DescriptionBottom view Rear viewMemory compartment Houses the computers main memory Specifications Connectivity Display and videoAudio Weight with battery DimensionsKeyboard and pointing device PortsSystem compliance PowerOptions 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 keypadHot keys Windows keysKey Description Acer eManager on Hot key Icon Function DescriptionSee Acer eManager on Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign 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 International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call English Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your notebookMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to take to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Setting 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 portInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Bios utility Installing memoryBoot sequence Disk to disk recovery enablePassword Using softwarePower management Region code Country or regionAcer eRecovery Create backupRestore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change passwordTroubleshooting Troubleshooting tipsError messages Error messages Corrective actionEnglish Energy Star Guidelines Compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice 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