Acer eRecovery, Create backup | Acer TravelMate 4400 specs

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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 TravelMate 4400 manual Acer eRecovery, Create backup

Contents

TravelMate 4400 Series Users GuidePage 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 adaptor Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Contents Power management Taking your notebook PC with youSecuring your computer Expanding through options Acer eRecovery TroubleshootingRegulations and safety notices TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Closed front view See Launch keys on page 10 for more detailsIcon Description Left view # Icon Description Right view Rear view Base view Specifications English English Indicators Icon Function Description Launch key Default application Launch keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Fn + F2EManager. See Acer eManager on Fn + F3 Euro symbol Special keys Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Adjusting the volume Audio Using the system utilities Acer eManager Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screen No audio is heard from the computer Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name Disconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computer Taking the computer home What to take to short meetingsWhat to take to long meetings Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerWhat to take with you Special considerations Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast Infrared Universal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 port PC Card slot Inserting a PC Card Bios utility Boot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordUsing software Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Create backup 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 Modem notices TBR List of applicable countries English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio device regulatory notice General European Union EU EN 61000-3-2/-3 FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index English