Acer C110 manual Setup Password

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Setting a Password

Follow these steps:

1.Use the cursor up/down keys to highlight a Password parameter (Setup, Power-on, Hard Disk, or Resume) and press the z/ xkey. The password box appears:

2.Type a password. The password may consist of up to eight characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).

IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.

3.Press e. Retype the password to verify your first entry and press e.

4.After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Present.

Four password types protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data:

Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility. Once set, you must key-in this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility.

Power-On Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security.

Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk. Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer, it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Password.

When a password is set, a password prompt appears on the left-hand corner of the display screen.

1.When the Setup Password is set, the following prompt appears when you press mto enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up.

Setup Password

Type the Setup Password and press eto access the BIOS Utility.

2.When the Power On Password is set, the following prompt appears at boot-up.

Type the Power On Password (a symbol appears for each character you type) and press eto use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Try again and press e.

3.When the Hard Disk Password is set, the following prompt appears at boot-up.

Type the Hard Disk Password (a symbol appears for each character you type) and press eto use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Try again and press e.

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Contents Service Guide TravelMate C110Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright DisclaimerConventions Screen messagesPreface TravelMate C110 Table of Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Chapter Jumper and Connector LocationsChapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Appendix C Online Support Information 107 Index 109System Specifications FeaturesExpansion System Block Diagram ICH-4Top View Board LayoutCPU Bottom View Front View Outlook ViewDescription Chapter Left Panel Right Panel Rear Panel Bottom Panel Indicators Icon Function DescriptionLaunch Keys Function DescriptionLock Keys Lock Key DescriptionDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded Numeric KeypadWindows Keys Key DescriptionHot Keys Icon Function Fn-z Brightness downHardware Specifications and Configurations SpecificationProcessor Second Level CacheWireless LAN Interface Memory CombinationsLAN Interface Modem InterfaceBLUETOOTH/MODEM Combo Module Hard Disk Drive InterfaceCD-ROM 6X Interface MDCVideo Resolutions Mode for both LCD and CRT Resolution Bits Colors High color True colorAudio Interface Video InterfaceUSB Port IrDA PortPcmcia Port System Board Major ChipsBattery KeyboardDC-AC LCD Inverter LcdbatoutElectronic Stylus Digitizer UnitTFT WacomAC/DC Adapter Power Management Environmental RequirementsMechanical Specification Memory Address MapAddress Map Memory Address Size FunctionAddress Map IRQ Assignment Map DMA Channel AssignmentInterrupt Channel Function DMA Channel FunctionNavigating the Bios Utility Bios Setup UtilityPhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Parameter Description System InformationUuid Main System Settings PhoenixBIOS Setup UtilityParameter Description Advanced System Settings DisabledParameter Description Options AutoPhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced IDE Primary MasterDevice Configuration EnabledDMA1 Bi-directionalEPP ECPEnabled System SecuritySetting a Password Boot Options PhoenixBIOS Setup UtilityExit Setup Multi-Boot Menu Setup Password Load Default Settings System Diagnostic Diskette Bios Flash UtilitySystem Utility Diskette Running PQA Diagnostics Program Screen below appears if you select Multi Test Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart DimmScrew List Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Wireless LAN Module Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive ModuleRemoving the Middle Covers Disassembling the Main UnitRemoving the Keyboard Removing the Internal Memory Module Removing the Dimm Upper PlateRemoving the Modem Board Removing the LCD Module Page Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case Removing the RTC Battery Removing the SpeakerRemoving the Touch Pad Module Removing the Touch Pad FPCRemoving the LCD Support Knobs Removing the Main Board Removing the Thermal PlateRemoving the Pcmcia Socket Removing the Modem CableDisassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD BezelRemoving the LCD Hinges with the Center Hinge Removing the Button Board & Inverter BoardRemoving the LCD Removing the Main and Auxiliary AntennaRemoving the Coaxial Cable Bluetooth Antenna Disassembling SOP Removing the Sensor BoardTravelMate C110 Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Power System CheckMemory Check Check the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad CheckPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Code ListError Message List Error Codes Error MessagesCmos Dimm CPU IDError Beep List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceLCD CRTIndex of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related SymptomsIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsPCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmIndex of AFlash Bios Error Message Error Message Action in SequenceIndex of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message Error Code Message Action in SequenceTop View PCB 02225-SBSetting SW1 SettingsOFF Bottom View DM2MINI1 PWRSW1TravelMate C110 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Picture Partname Description Power Cord 3PIN Cord 125V UL 3PCDRW/DVD Combo Drive Microphone / Switch Sensor Cable Latch Sensor Switch Chapter Touchpad Board Touchpad SYNAPTICS/TM41P Button Board Barbet TM100 Button BoardHDD Connector 2R 40PIN Inverter Board 10.4 XGAAdapter 50W 3PIN Adapter Aopen USB Adapter USB CD-ROM AopenSpeaker Speaker W/CABLE A1+ Digitizer Wacom SU-001-A01 Assy Digitizer SU-001 Wireless Antenna 802.11A/B Assy 802.11A/B Antenna A1 PlusMainboard TM110 A1+ W/CPU Name Plate Label Sticker TM100Battery Model Number DefinitionsModel Memory102 TravelMate C110 Test Compatible Components Specifications Microsoft Windows XP Environment TestAppendix B 105 Specifications Online Support Information 108 TravelMate C110 Index 110 TravelMate C110 Undetermined Problems Video controller USB Index 111 112 TravelMate C110