Acer 3000 series manual Acer eRecovery, Create backup

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Acer eRecovery

Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. Users 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 disc burner, plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery for optical disc 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 disc image on drive D:.

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

7After choosing the backup method, click Next.

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Contents TravelMate 3000 Series Users 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 adaptor Operation conditions Contents Page Page Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Programs. See Launch keys on page 19 forEnglish Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Specifications Audio ConnectivityKeyboard and pointing device Weight DimensionsPorts EnvironmentPower OptionsIndicators Icon Function DescriptionLock keys Using the keyboardScroll Lock Fn+F12 Embedded numeric keypad Desired action Num Lock on Num Lock offKey Description Windows keysShift+ Hot keys EManager on Fn+F4Fn+F5 Fn+F6Hot Icon Function Description Key Fn +F7 Fn +F8Fn+ ↑ Fn+ ↓Euro symbol Launch key Default application Launch keysTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Button Left button Right Main touchpad Center Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing system utilities Acer eManagerAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager 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 Installing memory Bios utilityBoot sequence Disc to disc 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 passwordAcer disc-to-disc recovery Multilingual operating system installationRestore without a Recovery CD Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is EnabledTroubleshooting Frequently-asked questionsImage is not full-screen Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respond Infrared port does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Troubleshooting tipsPrinter does not work Error messages Error messages Corrective actionInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call 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 ZH1Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking English CD-ROM

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