Acer eRecovery, Create backup | Acer 3000 series specification

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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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Acer 3000 series manual Acer eRecovery, Create backup

Contents

TravelMate 3000 Series Users GuidePage First things first Your guides Turning 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 for English Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Specifications Audio ConnectivityKeyboard and pointing device Weight DimensionsPorts Environment Power Options Indicators Icon Function Description Lock keys Using the keyboardScroll Lock Fn+F12 Embedded numeric keypad Desired action Num Lock on Num Lock off Key Description Windows keysShift+ Hot keys EManager on Fn+F4Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Hot Icon Function Description Key Fn +F7 Fn +F8Fn+ ↑ Fn+ ↓ Euro symbol Launch key Default application Launch keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Button Left button Right Main touchpad Center Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Adjusting the volume Audio Using system utilities Acer eManager Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your notebookMoving around Preparing the computer What to take to short meetings What to bring to long meetings What to take with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you Using passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwords English Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/Data modem Built-in network feature Fast Infrared Universal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 port Inserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Installing memory Bios utility Boot sequence Disc to disc recovery enablePassword Using software Power management Region code Country or region Acer eRecovery Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change password Acer disc-to-disc recovery Multilingual operating system installation Restore without a Recovery CD Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled Troubleshooting Frequently-asked questions Image is not full-screen Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respond Infrared port does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Troubleshooting tipsPrinter does not work Error messages Error messages Corrective action International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Energy Star Guidelines Compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Operation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem notices TBR List of Applicable Countries For modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 For modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio Device Regulatory Notice General FCC RF safety requirement European Union EU English Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity ZH1 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking English CD-ROM