Motion Computing C5 User Manual

Chapter 4

Care and Maintenance

Using Acronis Startup Recovery Manager

If you cannot start Windows, you can run Startup Recovery Manager when you start the
computer. If the operating system will not start, you can use Startup Recovery Manager to
restore damaged partitions.

To restore from the Startup Recovery Manager
1. Start the Motion C5 (page 5).

2. When the Acronis screen appears, press the Enter button (page 9) or the Enter key on

the keyboard (optional).

3. Tap Start Acronis True Image.

4. Tap Recovery.

5. Follow the instructions in the Restore Data Wizard. For more information, see the

Acronis True Image Help.

Creating a backup archive

If you want to roll back your system to a predetermined state, you can create a backup
archive.

To create a backup archive
1. Start Acronis True Image by double-tapping the Acronis True Image icon on your

computer’s desktop.

2. Tap Backup.

3. Follow the instructions in the Create Backup Archive Wizard. For more information, see

the Acronis True Image Help.

Creating a bootable disk

You can create a bootable recovery disk that you can use if you are ever unable to start your
computer.

Note: For this procedure, you need a C5 Docking Station and an external CD+/-RW drive,

DVD+/-RW drive, or USB flash drive (16 MB or larger).

To create a bootable disk
1. Start Acronis True Image by double-tapping the Acronis True Image icon on your

computer’s desktop.

2. Tap Create Bootable Rescue Media.

3. Follow the instructions in the Bootable Rescue Media Builder. For more information, see

the Acronis True Image Help.