Acer Erecovery; Create Backup - Acer 8100 Series User Manual

Acer eRecovery

Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system.
Users can create and save backup of the current system configuration
to hard drive, CD, or DVD.
Acer eRecovery consists of the following functions:
1

Create backup

2 Restore from backup
3 Create factory default image CD
4 Re-install bundled software without CD
5 Change Acer eRecovery password
This chapter will guide you through each process.
Note: This feature is only available on certain models.
Note: For systems that do not have a built-in optical disc burner,
plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disc
burner before entering Acer eRecovery for optical disc related
tasks.
Create backup
User can create and save backup images to hard drive, CD, or DVD.
1 Boot to Windows XP
2 Press <Alt>+<F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility.
3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.
4 In the Acer eRecovery 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.
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