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...See "Front view" on page 15 for meeting your mobile computing needs. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of the power button. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on... such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. Basic care and tips for your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on your notebook....
...See "Front view" on page 15 for meeting your mobile computing needs. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of the power button. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on... such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User's Guide. Basic care and tips for your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on your notebook....
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... Installing memory 57 BIOS utility 57 Boot sequence 57 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 58 Password 58 Using software 58 Playing DVD movies 58 Power management 59 Acer eRecovery Management 60 Create backup 60 Burn backup disc 61 Restore and recovery 61 Troubleshooting 62 Troubleshooting tips 62 Error messages 62 Regulations and safety...
... Installing memory 57 BIOS utility 57 Boot sequence 57 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 58 Password 58 Using software 58 Playing DVD movies 58 Power management 59 Acer eRecovery Management 60 Create backup 60 Burn backup disc 61 Restore and recovery 61 Troubleshooting 62 Troubleshooting tips 62 Error messages 62 Regulations and safety...
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...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 CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers By default, user... backups are stored to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to the D:\ drive. Empowering Technology ...
...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 CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers By default, user... backups are stored to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. Acer eRecovery Management provides you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to the D:\ drive. Empowering Technology ...
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Empowering Technology 11 For more information, please refer to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup image to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 60 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: If your Acer ezDock.
Empowering Technology 11 For more information, please refer to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disc" feature to burn a backup image to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 60 in the AcerSystem User's Guide. Note: If your Acer ezDock.
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...the Internet Connection setup. The system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on your C: drive. ...showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to its original settings without recovery CDs. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to rebuild your hard disk. After the Operating ...
...the Internet Connection setup. The system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on your C: drive. ...showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions to its original settings without recovery CDs. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to rebuild your hard disk. After the Operating ...
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...parts of Africa, India People's Republic of China Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into 6 regions. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. then close the DVD tray. Important! Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to...DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; Refer to the table below for more information. English 58 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Please refer to enter...
...parts of Africa, India People's Republic of China Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into 6 regions. Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen. then close the DVD tray. Important! Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to...DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; Refer to the table below for more information. English 58 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Please refer to enter...
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... only available after a Full Backup is a tool to complete the process. English 60 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is made. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the main Acer eRecovery Management screen. Create backup You can easily create full and fast (incremental) backup ...to hard disk from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select the type of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Burn backup disc 3 Restore and recovery This chapter will guide you may be prompted to ...
... only available after a Full Backup is a tool to complete the process. English 60 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is made. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the main Acer eRecovery Management screen. Create backup You can easily create full and fast (incremental) backup ...to hard disk from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select the type of the following functions: 1 Create backup 2 Burn backup disc 3 Restore and recovery This chapter will guide you may be prompted to ...
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... image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default, user, current system...
... image, the current system configuration, or an application backup image to CD or DVD. 1 Press + or select Acer eRecovery Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button. 3 Select the type of backup (factory default, user, current system...
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In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on page 13 for meeting your new computer. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe ... of the power button. This guide contains detailed information on how to the AcerSystem User's Guide. The printed User's Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of your mobile computing needs. For more on AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities...
In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on how your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on page 13 for meeting your new computer. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe ... of the power button. This guide contains detailed information on how to the AcerSystem User's Guide. The printed User's Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for the location of your mobile computing needs. For more on AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on such subjects as system utilities...
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Audio 33 Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 34 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 35 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton AntiVirus 38 Frequently asked questions 39 Requesting service 42 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 42 Before you... network feature 50 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 50 PC Card slot 51 Installing memory 52 BIOS utility 52 Boot sequence 52 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 53
Audio 33 Adjusting the volume 33 Acer OrbiCam (for selected models) 34 Launching the Acer OrbiCam 35 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 35 Using the system utilities 36 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 36 Launch Manager 37 Norton AntiVirus 38 Frequently asked questions 39 Requesting service 42 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 42 Before you... network feature 50 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 50 PC Card slot 51 Installing memory 52 BIOS utility 52 Boot sequence 52 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 53
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... provides you with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with : • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up to HDD (set recovery point). • Back up to CD/DVD. •...
... provides you with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. Empowering Technology 6 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with : • Password protection. • Recovery of applications and drivers. • Image/data backup: • Back up to HDD (set recovery point). • Back up to CD/DVD. •...
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Empowering Technology 7 For more information, please refer to CD or DVD. Note: If your Acer ezDock. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 54 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.
Empowering Technology 7 For more information, please refer to CD or DVD. Note: If your Acer ezDock. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management's "System backup to optical disk" feature to burn a backup image to "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 54 in the AcerSystem User's Guide.
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...Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to complete the installation of your Operating System. I want to restore my computer to perform system recovery. English 41 Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that is installed when ... will be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions...
...Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to complete the installation of your Operating System. I want to restore my computer to perform system recovery. English 41 Note: Please note, on first booting your notebook, that is installed when ... will be the only option for future recovery operations. Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to the onscreen instructions...
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... automatically play DVD disks of that region only. Refer to the table below for more information. Please refer to enter the region code. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled. Password To set a password on boot: and use... disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set this feature. English 53 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Using software Playing DVD...
... automatically play DVD disks of that region only. Refer to the table below for more information. Please refer to enter the region code. Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the and keys to enable this value to Enabled. Password To set a password on boot: and use... disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set this feature. English 53 Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Using software Playing DVD...
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b Backup to optical device to proceed. Note: The "Restore C:" item is enabled only if there is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Backup snapshot image and click Next. 6 Select the backup method. English 55 Create backup You can restore backups...
b Backup to optical device to proceed. Note: The "Restore C:" item is enabled only if there is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Backup snapshot image and click Next. 6 Select the backup method. English 55 Create backup You can restore backups...
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...bootable disk that will not be bootable. Note: Select 1. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disk and click Next. 6 In the Burn image to re-install. ...The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the ...
...bootable disk that will not be bootable. Note: Select 1. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disk and click Next. 6 In the Burn image to re-install. ...The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. 6 Select the desired driver/application and follow the ...
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... by a password that can run Acer disk-to-disk recovery to complete the process. English 57 Change password Acer eRecovery Management and Acer disk-to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer eRecovery Management password and click...
... by a password that can run Acer disk-to-disk recovery to complete the process. English 57 Change password Acer eRecovery Management and Acer disk-to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer eRecovery Management password and click...
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... 88 Intermittent Problems 92 Undetermined Problems 93 Top View 94 Chapter5 Jumper and Connector Location 94 Bottom View 96 Switch Setting 97 Password Bypassing & BIOS Recovery 98 Chapter6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 100 Exploded Diagram 101 Parts 102 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 114 2
... 88 Intermittent Problems 92 Undetermined Problems 93 Top View 94 Chapter5 Jumper and Connector Location 94 Bottom View 96 Switch Setting 97 Password Bypassing & BIOS Recovery 98 Chapter6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 100 Exploded Diagram 101 Parts 102 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 114 2
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... DVD T Image or data recovery tools: • Recovery from a hidden partition (factory defaults) • Recovery from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point) • Recovery from CD or DVD NOTE: If the computer did not come with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. Acer eRecovery Management provides: T Password protection T Recovery of applications and drives...
... DVD T Image or data recovery tools: • Recovery from a hidden partition (factory defaults) • Recovery from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point) • Recovery from CD or DVD NOTE: If the computer did not come with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. Acer eRecovery Management provides: T Password protection T Recovery of applications and drives...
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... Save and Exit Parameter System Time / System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on Display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: [11:59:38 ] [01/16/2006] 640 KB 254 KB 128 MB [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help , , or selects field. This field...
... Save and Exit Parameter System Time / System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on Display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: [11:59:38 ] [01/16/2006] 640 KB 254 KB 128 MB [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help , , or selects field. This field...