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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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Acer 7220, 7520G manual Acer eRecovery Management, Create backup

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Aspire 7520G/7520/7220 Series Users GuidePage Page Page 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 Additional safety information Telephone line safetyOperating environment Medical devices Vehicles Potentially explosive environments Emergency calls Disposal instructions Mercury advisory Tips and information for comfortable use Xii Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision Developing good work habits Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides 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 Acer ePower Management Using power plansTo create a new power plan 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 Using the keyboard Lock keys and separate numeric keypadLock key Description Fn + F12 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? 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