Acer 5920 manual Acer eRecovery Management, Create backup

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Acer eRecovery Management

Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD. You can also backup/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers.

Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions:

1Create backup

2Burn backup disc

3Restore and recovery

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 disc burner, plug in an external optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disc-related tasks.

When using Acer eRecovery Management, you may be prompted to enter the Empowering Technology password to proceed. The Empowering Technology password is set using the Empowering Technology toolbar or when first running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management.

Create backup

You can easily create full and fast (incremental) backup images of your system configuration to hard disk from the main Acer eRecovery Management screen.

Note: Fast (incremental) Backup is only available after a Full Backup is made.

1Press <Alt> + <F10> or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management.

2In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select the type of backup you want to create using Full or Fast.

3Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.

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Contents Aspire 5920 Series Users GuidePage Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortTurning the product off before cleaning Using electrical power Replacing the battery pack Product servicingAdditional safety information Telephone line safetyOperating environment Medical devicesVehicles Potentially explosive environmentsEmergency calls Disposal instructions Mercury advisoryTips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your visionDeveloping good work habits 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 adapterCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Contents Using the system utilities Securing your computer Power management Acer eRecovery Management Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology passwordAcer eNet Management Empowering Technology Acer ePower Management Using power plansTo create a new power plan To switch between power plansTo delete a power plan Battery statusAcer eAudio Management Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Front view Your Acer notebook tourIcon Item Description Speakers Closed front view Icon DescriptionLeft view # Icon DescriptionRight view Rear viewIcon Item Description Battery bay Base viewSpecifications PlatformStorage Power Compliance Indicators Function DescriptionEasy-launch buttons See Launch Manager on Icon Function DescriptionTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock offLock keys and embedded numeric keypad Lock key DescriptionWindows keys KeyDescriptionHotkeys Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Adjusting the volume AudioUsing Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Set playback as digital outputEnglish Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleLaunch Manager How do I check for viruses? Norton Internet SecuritySelect Tasks & Scans Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Keyboard does not respondPrinter does not work On page 17 or Hotkeys on page 31 for more detailEnglish International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimising battery life Battery-low warning Situation Recommended ActionAcer Arcade for selected models Settings Finding and playing contentDisplay Settings Audio Settings Arcade controlsNavigation controls Player controlsBackground mode Virtual keyboardCinema Album Slide Show settingsEditing Pictures Video Playing a video fileCapturing video TV models only SnapshotMusic TV for selected models Time-shift functionalityTV settings Recorded TVScheduling recordings Program guideUsing TeleText functions Signal settingsChannel settings Recording settingsEnglish Acer Arcade Deluxe for selected models Remote control for selected models Remote functions Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe VideoMagicianTV Joy selected models only SportsCap selected models onlyDV Wizard DVDivineDisconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling 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 Universal Serial Bus USBIeee 1394 port Inserting an ExpressCard ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Installing memory PAL/SECAM and Ntsc systems Connecting your TV for selected modelsAcer DVB-T digital antenna To set up the antenna Bios utility Boot sequenceEnable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordPlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backupBurn backup disc Restore and recoveryError messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR List of applicable countriesEnglish LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Article 3.1a Health and Safety Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU Article 3.1b EMCEnglish FCC RF safety requirement English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity ZD1Acer Computer Shanghai Limited EN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV functionLCD panel ergonomic specifications Index CD-ROMEnglish