Acer 8371, 8331 manual Restore Windows Vista from backup discs

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Restore

The restore feature allows you to restore or recover the system from a factory default image or from previously created CD and DVD backups. You can also reinstall applications and drivers for your Acer system.

1.Click on Start, All Programs, Acer, Acer eRecovery Management.

2.Switch to the Restore page by clicking Restore.

3.You can choose to restore the system from a factory default image or reinstall applications and drivers.

4.Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.

Restore Windows Vista from backup discs

To restore Windows Vista from your previously burned backup discs, you will need to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility.

1.Turn on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Restart your computer.

2.During startup when the Acer logo shows, press the F2 key to enter BIOS Setup, where you can set system parameters.

3.Use the left and right arrow keys to select the Main submenu.

4.Use the up and down arrow keys to select F12 Boot Menu.

5.Use the F5 or F6 key to change F12 Boot Menu to Enabled.

6.Press the ESC key to enter the Exit submenu, press the ENTER key to Exit Saving Changes. Press the ENTER key again to select Yes. The system will reboot.

7.After rebooting, when the Acer logo shows, press the F12 key to open the Boot Menu. Here you can select which device to boot from.

8.Use the arrow keys to select the IDE CD, then press the ENTER key. Windows will be installed from the recovery disc.

9.Insert the second recovery disc when prompted, then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the restore.

10.Remove the recovery disc from the optical drive once the restore is complete. Do this before rebooting your computer.

NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.

If you prefer to set the boot priority for long-term use, you should select the Boot submenu.

1.Turn on your computer and insert the first system recovery disc into the optical disc drive. Restart your computer.

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Contents TravelMate 8371/8331 Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter FeaturesPrivacy control Dimensions and weightPower subsystem CommunicationEnvironment PLL DiagramBlockSystemTop View Board LayoutCN9 Bottom ViewYour Acer Notebook tour HDD Closed Front ViewLeft View Rear viewRight View Base view Touchpad basics with two-click buttons Touchpad Basicswith fingerprint readerFunction Left Button Right Button Main touchpad Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the KeyboardWindows Keys Special Key Hot KeysUS dollar sign Euro symbolAcer Bio-Protection only for certain models Using the system utilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Acer Backup Manager Acer eRecovery Management Power managementBurn backup discs Restore Windows Vista from backup discs RestoreAcer Arcade Deluxe Cinema General controlsNavigation controls Player controlsAdvanced Live UpdateSettings HomeMediaHelp Slideshow settingsAlbums Editing PicturesYouTube Online MediaFlickr Hardware Specifications and Configurations LCD panel Bluetooth InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface Audio InterfaceSoftware Power ManagementKeyboard ButtonSecurity Features LED Status IndicatorPhysical Characteristics System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityInformation Invoking Bios SetupMain Post Security Setting a Password Changing a Password Removing a PasswordBoot Exit Bios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationMain unit disassembly flow chart Disassembly Procedure FlowchardLCM module disassembly flow chart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the HDD and RAM Remove the Battery Remove keyboard Remove FFC of main board and sub board Page Type M2.5*34.5D*0.8T M2*34.5D*0.8T Remove Panel Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModuleTroubleshooting Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive CheckMemory check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Check the Battery PackTouchpad Check Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Code List Index of Error MessagesError Message List Cmos CRT InsydeH2O Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Power-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related SymptomsPower Management-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in Sequence Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Top View Jumper and Connector LocationsBottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List TravelMate 8371/8331 Exploded Diagram Chapter Chapter TravelMate 8371/8331 FRU List AccessoryAdapter Sanyo 6 Cell 5200MAH Main Common W/ Halogen Free BatteryBoard Cable Camera CASE/COVER/BRACKET Assembly LCD Cover HDD/SSD Heatsink LCD Microphone Screw