Acer eRecovery Management, Create backup | Acer 5010 Series manual

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Acer eRecovery Management

Acer eRecovery Management is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard disk, CD or DVD. You can also backup/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers.

Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions:

1Create backup

2Burn backup disc

3Restore and recovery

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 optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery Management for optical disc-related tasks.

When using Acer eRecovery Management, you may be prompted to enter the Empowering Technology password to proceed. The Empowering Technology password is set using the Empowering Technology toolbar or when first running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management.

Create backup

You can easily create full and fast (incremental) backup images of your system configuration to hard disk from the main Acer eRecovery Management screen.

Note: Fast (incremental) Backup is only available after a Full

Backup is made.

1Press <Alt> + <F10> or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management.

2In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select the type of backup you want to create using Full or Fast.

3Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.

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Contents

Users Guide Extensa 5410/5010 SeriesPage Contents Using the system utilities Securing your computer Troubleshooting Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Viii Using electrical power Product servicing Replacing the battery pack Medical devices Additional safety informationTelephone line safety Operating environment Potentially explosive environments Vehicles Mercury advisory Emergency calls Disposal instructions Xiii Tips and information for comfortable use Taking care of your vision Finding your comfort zone Developing good work habits Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guides Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computer Please refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering Technology Acer eNet Management Empowering Technology To switch between power plans Acer ePower ManagementUsing power plans To create a new power plan Battery status To delete a power plan Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Empowering Technology Description Your Acer notebook tourFront view See Easy-launch buttons on page 28 for more Icon Description Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view Specifications Extensa 5010 Series Extensa 5410 Series English DVI-D port for selected models Acpi Function Description Indicators Easy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default application Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboard KeyDescription Windows keys Hotkeys Decreases the screen brightness US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the system utilities Launch Manager Select Tasks & Scans Norton Internet SecurityHow do I check for viruses? Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Printer does not work No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Infrared port does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Optimising battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warning Acer Arcade for selected models Display Settings Finding and playing contentSettings Player controls Audio SettingsArcade controls Navigation controls Virtual keyboard Background mode Cinema Editing Pictures Slide Show settingsAlbum Editing video VideoPlaying a video file Snapshot Authoring CD/DVDs MusicMake DVDs File type compatibility Acer Arcade Deluxe for selected models Remote control Remote control functions DVDivine Starting Acer Arcade DeluxeVideoMagician DV Wizard Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving around What to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Setting passwords Entering passwords Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Fast Infrared FIR Built-in network feature Ieee 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USB Ejecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Ejecting an ExpressCard ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Installing memory Password Bios utilityBoot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery Region code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Power management Create backup Acer eRecovery Management Restore and recovery Burn backup disc Error messages Corrective action TroubleshootingTroubleshooting tips Error messages Operation conditions Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens List of applicable countries TBR English Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement Article 3.1b EMC Article 3.1a Health and SafetyRadio device regulatory notice General European Union EU English FCC RF safety requirement English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity EN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV function Acer Computer Shanghai Limited LCD panel ergonomic specifications CD-ROM Index English