Acer eRecovery, Create backup | Acer EFL50 specification

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Acer eRecovery

Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. You 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 disk burner, plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disk burner before entering Acer eRecovery for optical disk-related tasks.

Create backup

You 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 disk image on drive D:.

b Backup to optical device to store the backup image on CD or DVD.

7After choosing the backup method, click Next.

Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.

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Acer EFL50 manual Acer eRecovery, Create backup

Contents

Users Guide Aspire 3600/5500 SeriesPage First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Operation conditions Contents Taking your notebook PC with you Acer Arcade for selected models Troubleshooting Power management Acer eRecoveryRegulations and safety notices Securing your computer Front view An Aspire tourDescription See Easy-launch buttons on page 10 for more Icon Description Closed front view Left view Right view Icon Description Battery Powers the computerRear view # Icon Description Base view Aspire Specifications English English Icon Function Description Indicators Easy-launch buttons Launch key Default application Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboard Hotkeys Windows keys Fn + F2 Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1EManager. See Acer eManager on Fn + F3 Euro symbol Special keysUS dollar sign Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Using the system utilities Acer eManagerTo set the key, see Easy-launch buttons on Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond No audio is heard from the computerInfrared port does not work selected models only Printer does not work Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name Acer Arcade for selected models Arcade hotkeys Finding and playing content SettingsArcade controls Cinema Navigation controlsPlayer controls DVD settings VideoLanguage Album Slideshow settings VideoPlaying a video file Video authoring Music Copy Back up your CD/DVD collection BurnerAudio Create your own greatest hits CDs Data Store files simply and easily Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computer Taking the computer home What to take to short meetingsWhat to take to long meetings Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeWhat to take with you Special considerations What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwords Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Fast Infrared selected models only Built-in network feature Ieee 1394 port selected models only Universal Serial Bus USB PC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card Bios utility Boot sequenceInstalling memory Password Enable disk-to-disk recoveryUsing software Playing DVD movies Power management Create backup Acer eRecovery Restore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change password Troubleshooting tips Error messagesError messages Corrective action English Regulations and safety notices Energy Star guidelines complianceFCC notice Operation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR Modem notices List of applicable countries English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio device regulatory notice General EN 61000-3-2/-3 European Union EU FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 EFL50 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index English