I don't know what the Factory settings are

SOURCE: need to reset to factory setting

Press reset button on back of unit AFTER system has fully booted (time will be displayed) and your system will be back to default values - password = applianceadmin.

You can also re-image the drive to factory defaults.


AnOldMan

SOURCE: need to restore acer to factory settings

just boot from your backup disk. it will guide you to reload the Operating system (factory default).
FYI, if you haven't delete the recovery partition, you can use alt+f10 to reload. just press alt+f10 during boot.

SOURCE: need to restore acer to factory settings

contact acer you can get there number from the website and they will let you purchase a restore disc for 15bucks

SOURCE: Want to reset my Lumix TZ5 to factory settings,

Press menu/set.
press > button until "reset" appears
Select "reset"
Follow menu options

SOURCE: VAIO VGN-FS742/W PC Notebook: i need to know how to restore factory settings wit...

Hi,

This Computer has Recovery Partition hidden in the Hard Drive. You can access the Recovery Partition using the VAIO Recovery Wizard or pressing the F10 Key while restarting the Computer.

The System Recovery will restore the Computer back to the factory defaults and all the data in the Computer will be lost.

1. To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard, please click "Start", All Programs" , VAIO Recovery and VAIO Recovery icon.
2. Then, in the VAIO Recovery Window, please select the "Restore C: Drive" option.
3. Then, in the Restore C: Drive window, click to select the I understand box.
   
4. Then, click the Next button.
5. After the bundled applications are installed, under Restore C: Drive (Step 4 of 4) , click the Finish button.
6. The computer will restart and the operating system setup wizard will begin.
   
7. Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup wizard.