Restore from backup | Acer TravelMate 4400 guide

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Restore from backup

You can restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from 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 actions and click Next.

5Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.

Note: The "Restore C:" item is enabled only if there is a user backup stored on the hard drive (D:\). Please refer to the Create backup section.

Create factory default image CD

When the System CD and Recovery CD are not available, you can create them by using this feature.

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 Burn image to disk and click Next.

6In the Burn image to disk window, select 01. Factory default image and click Next.

7Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.

Re-install bundled software without CD

Acer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation.

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 actions and click Next.

5In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next.

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Acer TravelMate 4400 manual Restore from backup, Create factory default image CD, Re-install bundled software without CD

Contents

Users Guide TravelMate 4400 SeriesPage First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adaptor Taking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Contents Taking your notebook PC with you Power managementSecuring your computer Expanding through options Troubleshooting Acer eRecoveryRegulations and safety notices Front view TravelMate tourDescription See Launch keys on page 10 for more details Closed front viewIcon Description # Icon Description Left view Rear view Right view Base view Specifications English English Icon Function Description Indicators Launch keys 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 Special keys Euro symbol Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume Acer eManager Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questions No audio is heard from the computer Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Want to set up my location to use the internal modem International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call You are required to provide the following information Name Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computer What to take to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat 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 passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwords Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Fast Infrared Built-in network feature Ieee 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USB Inserting a PC Card PC Card slot Boot sequence Bios utility Password Enable disk-to-disk recoveryUsing software Playing DVD movies Power management Create backup Acer eRecovery Create factory default image CD Restore from backupRe-install bundled software without CD Change password Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English Energy Star guidelines compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Operation conditionsDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR Modem notices List of applicable countries English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio device regulatory notice General EN 61000-3-2/-3 European Union EU 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