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Note:
If you are not yet connected to the Internet when you select this
option, a dialog box prompting you if you wish to establish a dial-in con-
nection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) will appear. Select the
option that will establish an Internet connection.
• Who to Contact for Support
You will find this option very helpful especially when you are
experiencing major problems with your computer. This option
provides you a list of who to contact for technical support.
Maintenance
The Maintenance area contains the following options:
• ScanDisk
checks your hard disk for possible errors.
• Disk Defragmenter
rearranges files and space to enable pro-
grams to run faster.
• Disk Cleanup
searches your hard disk for unwanted program
files that you can delete.
• Maintenance Wizard
lets you schedule utilities to run on a
regular basis.
• Floppy Drive Cleaning
gives tips on how to clean your flop-
py drive.
•
Mouse Cleaning
gives tips on how to clean your mouse.
How To...
This section contains information on how to upgrade and cus-
tomize your computer according to your needs and prefer-
ences. It is divided into two segments: Hardware and Software
Questions. Related information follows each segment. Simply
click on the desired task to perform and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Software Training
There are several software packages preloaded on your com-
puter. To take full advantage of the software, you need to
know how to use it. This section of the My Aspire Guide not
only gives you step-by-step instructions on how to do com-
mon and useful tasks, but also makes learning fun and easy.
Full Hard Drive Rebuild:
If you continue to have problems after
trying the other options, you may need to rebuild the hard
drive back to its original factory configuration. This option will
partition, format and reload the hard drive. All personal files
will be lost. Be sure to back up your files before you run this
option.
1 •
Before you start, make sure you have closed any open appli-
cations and saved your files.
2 •
Insert the System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
drive.
3 •
When the main screen appears, select the Recovery option.
4•
Select the Full Hard Drive Rebuild option. The system will
restart and boot from CD.
5 •
After the computer has rebooted, you will have multiple
options. Choose Rebuild HDD.
6 •
After you have confirmed the rebuilding process, the pro-
gram will automatically reconfigure your hard disk back to its
original factory configuration.
7 •
After the rebuilding process, your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM tray
will automatically eject. Remove the System Recovery CD, close
the tray and press any key to restart the system.
Support on the Web
• Acer Support on the Web
Selecting this option automatically connects you to Acer’s local
help center site on the World Wide Web. This site is available 24
hours a day and provides you with the latest information on
Acer computers and solutions to common computer problems.
Note:
If you are not yet connected to the Internet when you select this
option, a dialog box prompting you if you wish to establish a dial-in con-
nection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) will appear. Select the
option that will establish an Internet connection.
• Send Acer Support Request
You can now request support from an Acer technical support
representative online. When you send in a request online, your
request will be handled by a team of Acer support specialists.
