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Question posted by esmith6 on May 23rd, 2012

How To Restore To Factory Default

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Answer #1: Posted by fejant on May 23rd, 2012 3:12 AM
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Here is the standard Acer Recovery Instructions

1. Power on the machine
2. At the white ACER BIOS screen, hold the "Alt" key and press the "F10" key simultaneously to start Acer eRecovery
3. Once eRecovery has loaded, click "Restore to Factory Default Settings"
4. Click "OK" to continue
5. From here, the eRecovery process will update all the data on the C: drive and restore a fully functional factory image (approximately 10 minutes).
6. Once eRecovery has run, press "OK" to reboot unit


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Extensa 4620Z / 4220 User's Guide EN - Page 2

... serial number, model number and purchase information. Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. Extensa 4620/4620Z/4220 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 08/2007 Changes may be made periodically to ...the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. No part of such revisions or changes. Extensa 4620/4620Z/4220 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer...
Extensa 4620Z / 4220 User's Guide EN - Page 5

... controls may interfere with the performance of this product from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when...
Extensa 4620Z / 4220 User's Guide EN - Page 19

... disk-to-disk recovery 62 Password 62 Using software 62 Playing DVD movies 62 Acer eRecovery Management 63 Create backup 63 Burn backup disc 64 Restore and recovery 64 Troubleshooting 65 Troubleshooting tips 65 Error messages 65 Regulations and safety notices 67 FCC notice 67 Modem notices 68 Laser compliance statement...
Extensa 4620Z / 4220 User's Guide EN - Page 21

... models). • Acer eLock Management limits access to the following utilities: Note: All of the following content is no way to create it except by default in the upper half of your system. For more information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to do so. Actual...
Extensa 4620Z / 4220 User's Guide EN - Page 23

... when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.
Extensa 4620Z / 4220 User's Guide EN - Page 24

... settings for configuring your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required.
Extensa 4620Z / 4220 User's Guide EN - Page 26

... Management lets you need to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor. Note: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your computer's display to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer...
Extensa 4620Z / 4220 User's Guide EN - Page 27

... both passwords, there will be used to encrypt a file is an encryption utility that the system needs to enter your files from being accessed by default, or you lose the password, the supervisor password is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports...
Extensa 4620Z / 4220 User's Guide EN - Page 30

...) • Full and incremental backups to the D:\ drive. By default, user-created backups are stored to hard disk or optical disc • Creation of backups: • Factory default image • User backup image • Current system configuration • Application backup • Restore and recovery: • Factory default image • User backup image • From previously-created...
Extensa 4620Z / 4220 User's Guide EN - Page 46

... and programmable buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. Icon Easy-launch button Acer Empowering Technology Web browser Default application Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Mail Email application (user-programmable) P Programmable key User-programmable
Extensa 4620Z / 4220 User's Guide EN - Page 47

... to log into Windows® again. • Presentation key - If the laptop is equipped with Acer Bio-Protection, you step out. 27 English Three productivity keys... to work. • Lock key - Icon Productivity key Lock Presentation Sync Default application Launch Windows Lock function Minimizes your open application windows and prepares the display for convenient and secure backup.
Extensa 4620Z / 4220 User's Guide EN - Page 83

.... Note: This feature is made. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the main Acer eRecovery Management screen. Create backup You can also backup/restore the factory default image, and reinstall applications and drivers. Please refer to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select the type of the following...
Extensa 4620Z / 4220 User's Guide EN - Page 84

... applications, create an application backup image instead - You can also choose to recover the system from a factory default image, recover from previously created CD and DVD backups. Restore and recovery The restore and recovery features allow you from the factory. this disc will burn your Acer system. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the...
Extensa 4620Z / 4220 User's Guide EN - Page 97

... Carlos St. Operation is subject to the following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration: Product name: Notebook PC Model number: MS2204 Machine type: Extensa 4620/4620Z/4220 SKU number: Extensa 462xxx/462xZxxx/422xxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a -
Extensa 4620Z / 4220 User's Guide EN - Page 98

... to assure that production units of the following EC directives, and that : Product: Notebook PC Trade Name: Acer Model Number: MS2204 Machine Type: Extensa 4620/4620Z/4220 SKU Number: Extensa 462xxx/462xZxxx/422xxx Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the same product will continue comply with the requirements...
TravelMate 4320/4720 and Extensa 4220/4620 Service Guide - Page 20

... convenient backup. Productivity Keys Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for busy professionals. Icon Easy-launch button Lock Default application Launch Windows Lock function Presentation Sync Minimizes your open windows and prepares your system to work. K Presentation key - quickly locks and secures your system...
TravelMate 4320/4720 and Extensa 4220/4620 Service Guide - Page 35

...eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup image to hard disk or optical disc K Creation of backups: j Factory default image j User backup image j Current system configuration j Application backup K Restore and recovery: j Factory default image j User backup image j From previously-created CD/DVD j Reinstall applications/drivers NOTE: If your Acer ezDock. By...
TravelMate 4320/4720 and Extensa 4220/4620 Service Guide - Page 50

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TravelMate 4320/4720 and Extensa 4220/4620 Service Guide - Page 51

...] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Parameter System Time System Date System...memory during startup. When Enabled, the BIOS splash screen is a method of restoring the system to factory configurations without using recovery CDs. D2D recovery is displayed during POST. When Enabled...
TravelMate 4320/4720 and Extensa 4220/4620 Service Guide - Page 125

... The user can enable or disable this feature to restore the BIOS to a successful one Hotkey to a successful one by default. Restore BIOS by the Crisis Disk Enable this special BIOS ...followings: a. Detailed steps are all cleared. 3. c. Chapter 5 115 DIP Switches: DIP SW1 Default Setting Disabled (High) Description Bypassing Password Check 2. e. RD/CSD can then update the BIOS ...

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