Acer 3610 Series manual Create backup, Restore from backup, Create factory default image CD

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Create backup

You can create and save backup images to hard disk, 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 image on CD or DVD.

7After choosing the backup method, click Next.

Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.

Restore from backup

You can restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard disk, 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 disk (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.

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Contents Aspire 3610 Series Users GuidePage Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Please refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Operation conditionsContents Page Page Page Page Front view An Aspire tourDescription See Easy-launch buttons on page 9 for more details Closed front viewIcon Description Right view Left view# Icon Description Rear view Icon Item DescriptionBase view Specifications English Indicators Function DescriptionEasy-launch button Default application Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadHotkeys Windows keysKey Description 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 eSettings Using the system utilitiesAcer eRecovery Acer eManagerAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager How do I check for viruses? Norton AntiVirusScan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modemNo audio is heard from the computer Printer does not workEnglish International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Acer Arcade 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 easilyMode Supported Not supported File type compatibilityMoving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you 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 USBInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Boot sequence Bios utilityInstalling memory Using software Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Playing DVD moviesPower management Acer eRecoveryRestore from backup Create backupCreate factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change passwordError messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English Energy Star guidelines compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Important safety instructions English LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementRadio device regulatory notice European Union EU GeneralEN 61000-3-2/-3 FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Environmental Policy Declaration Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index CD-ROMEnglish