Aspire Digital 3500 manual Acer eRecovery, Create backup

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Acer eRecovery

Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You 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 disk burner, plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery for optical disk related tasks.

Create backup

You 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 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.

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Contents Aspire 3500 Series Users Guide Page Basic care and tips for using your computer Your guidesTurning your computer on and off Click on Start, Turn Off Computer then click on Turn OffTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adaptorCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Operation conditionsContents Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Arcade controlsCinema AlbumUsing a computer security lock Using passwords Bios utilityUsing software Troubleshooting tips Error messagesFront view An Aspire tourDescription Closed front view Launch keys on page 14 for more detailsLeft view Right viewRear view Base view Specifications English English 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 keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHotkeys Euro symbol Special keysUS dollar sign Hot key Icon Function Description Fn +Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing the system utilities Acer eManagerAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Acer disk-to-disk recovery Restore without a Recovery CDMake sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled Launch ManagerNothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelNo audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respondEnglish International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Arcade for selected models Arcade hotkeys Arcade Main Cinema Mode Arcade remote control for selected modelsAlbum Mode Video Mode Music Mode TV Mode Advanced Settings Finding and playing contentArcade controls Navigation controls CinemaPlayer controls DVD settings LanguageAlbum Slideshow settings Playing a video file VideoVideo Authoring Music BurnerTV for selected models Instant ReplayUsing TeleText Functions Recorded TVScheduling Recordings TV PreviewTV Signal TV SettingsChannels Mode Supported Not supported File type compatibilityDisconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to take to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take to long meetings Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerWhat to take with you Special considerationsTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youSpecial considerations Using passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsEnglish Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/Data modem Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 portInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Bios utility Installing memoryBoot sequence Enable Disk to disk recoveryPassword Using softwarePower management Region code Country or regionAcer eRecovery Create backupRestore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-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 Operation conditionsDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem notices TBRList of Applicable Countries Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio Device Regulatory Notice GeneralEuropean Union EU EN 61000-3-2/-3FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity ZL6Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking English Index English