Recovery CDs | Acer 5715, 5720 Series, 5720G Series specification

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recovery CDs.

Note: If your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations.

This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased.) It is important to back up all data files before using this option.

Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings.

1Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is enabled or not.

2Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled.

3Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will reboot.

Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press <F2> during POST.

To start the recovery process:

1Restart the system.

2While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process.

3Refer to the onscreen instructions to perform system recovery.

Important! This feature occupies 10 GB in a hidden partition on your hard disk.

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Acer 5715, 5720 Series, 5720G Series manual Recovery CDs

Contents

Aspire 5720G/5720 Series Users GuidePage Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Using electrical power Guidelines for safe battery usage Product servicing Replacing the battery pack Potentially explosive environments Operating environment Additional safety informationTelephone line safety Medical devices Vehicles Potentially explosive environments Emergency calls Disposal instructions Mercury advisory Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision Developing good work habits Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Please refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Using the system utilities Securing your computer Power management Acer eRecovery Management Page Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology password Acer eNet Management Empowering Technology To create a new power plan Acer ePower ManagementUsing power plans To switch between power plans To delete a power plan Battery status Acer eAudio Management Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Icon Item Description Your Acer notebook tourTop view See Easy-launch buttons on page 26 for Closed front view Icon Description Left view DVI-D # Icon Right viewRear view Base view Specifications Platform Storage Options Compliance Indicators Function Description Easy-launch buttons See Launch Manager on Icon Function Description Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardDesired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Lock key Description Windows keys KeyDescription Hotkeys US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Adjusting the volume Audio Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel sound Set playback as digital output English Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Select Tasks & Scans Norton Internet SecurityHow do I check for viruses? No audio is heard from the computer Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Recovery CDs 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 Battery-low warning Situation Recommended Action Acer Arcade for selected models Display Settings Finding and playing contentSettings Navigation controls Audio SettingsArcade controls Player controls Background mode Virtual keyboard Cinema Editing Pictures Slide Show settingsAlbum Capturing video TV models only VideoPlaying a video file Snapshot Music TV for selected models Time-shift functionality Scheduling recordings TV settingsRecorded TV Program guide Channel settings Using TeleText functionsSignal settings Recording settings English Acer Arcade Deluxe for selected models Remote control for selected models Remote functions TV Joy selected models only Starting Acer Arcade DeluxeVideoMagician SportsCap selected models only DV Wizard DVDivine Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computer What to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 port Ejecting an ExpressCard ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Installing memory Acer DVB-T digital antenna Connecting your TV and AV-in cables for selected modelsPAL/SECAM and Ntsc systems To set up the antenna AV-in cable Enable disk-to-disk recovery Bios utilityBoot sequence Password Region code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Burn backup disc Restore and recovery Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English Operation conditions Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR List of applicable countries English Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement European Union EU Article 3.1a Health and SafetyRadio device regulatory notice General Article 3.1b EMC English FCC RF safety requirement English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity ICLK50 Acer Computer Shanghai Limited EN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV function LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index CD-ROM English