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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 7520G, 7220 manual Recovery CDs

Contents

Aspire 7520G/7520/7220 Series Users GuidePage Page Page Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortTurning the product off before cleaning 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 Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on 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 Top view Your Acer notebook tourIcon Item Description See Easy-launch buttons on page 26 for Closed front view Icon Description Left view DVI-D Rear view Right view# Icon 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 Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign 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 How do I check for viruses? Norton Internet SecuritySelect Tasks & Scans Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modemPrinter does not work Recovery CDs International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimising battery life Battery-low warning Situation Recommended Action Acer Arcade for selected models Settings Finding and playing contentDisplay Settings Audio Settings Arcade controlsNavigation controls Player controls Background mode Virtual keyboard Cinema Album Slide Show settingsEditing Pictures Video Playing a video fileCapturing video TV models only Snapshot Music TV for selected models Time-shift functionality TV settings Recorded TVScheduling recordings Program guide Using TeleText functions Signal settingsChannel settings Recording settings English Acer Arcade Deluxe for selected models Remote control for selected models Remote functions Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe VideoMagicianTV Joy selected models only SportsCap selected models only DV Wizard DVDivine Disconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computer What to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you Using passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwords Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 port Inserting an ExpressCard ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Installing memory PAL/SECAM and Ntsc systems Connecting your TV and AV-in cables for selected modelsAcer DVB-T digital antenna To set up the antenna AV-in cable Bios utility Boot sequenceEnable disk-to-disk recovery Password Playing DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Burn backup disc Restore and recovery Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR List of applicable countries English LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Article 3.1a Health and Safety Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU Article 3.1b EMC English FCC RF safety requirement English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity ICY70 Acer Computer Shanghai Limited EN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV function LCD panel ergonomic specifications Index CD-ROM English