Acer Veriton manual Acer eLock Management

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Acer eLock Management

Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your computer is unattended.

•Removable data devices — includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system.

•Optical drive devices — includes any kind of DVD-ROM drives.

•Floppy disk drives — 3.5-inch disks only.

•Interfaces — includes serial port, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth.

To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you can apply locks to any of the devices types. Lock(s) will immediately

be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked.

Note: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your computer or taking your computer to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password.

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Contents Users Guide Veriton SeriesPage Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructionsTurning the product off before cleaning Safe Listening Using electrical powerProduct servicing Telephone line safetyAdditional safety information Operating environmentMedical devices Vehicles Potentially explosive environmentsEmergency calls Mercury advisory Disposal instructionsTips and information for comfortable use Taking care of your vision Finding your comfort zoneDeveloping good work habits Xii Contents Norton AntiVirus for selected models Connecting to the network Connecting multimedia devicesHow do I open and watch a DVD? How do I back up files from my hard drive?Index Page Empowering Technology Page Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering TechnologyAcer eSettings Management Acer eLock Management Acer eDataSecurity Management English Acer ePerformance Management Acer eAcoustics Management Using Acer eAcoustics ManagementQuiet Professional ModeAcer eRecovery Management English System tour Page Package contents Accessing the Users Guide Icon Component Front and rear panelsDescription KeyboardTaking care of your CDs and DVDs Optical drive for selected modelsEnglish Setting up your computer Page Adjusting your chair Arranging a comfortable work areaPositioning your PC Setting up your computer Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboardPositioning your mouse Connecting your mouse and keyboard Connecting peripheralsConnecting a monitor Taking care of your AC adapter Connecting the power cableTurning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting to the network Connecting optionsConnecting multimedia devices English English System utilities Page Adobe Reader How do I check for viruses? Norton AntiVirus for selected modelsNTI CD&DVD-Maker For models with CD or DVD Burner English How do I open and watch a DVD? PowerDVD for models with DVDReinstalling programs Bios utilityRecovering your system English If you have not yet backed-up your system English English English How do I back up files from my hard drive? Using backup Windows XP onlyHow do I defragment my hard drive? Disk defragmenter Windows XP onlyFrequently asked questions Page Frequently asked questions Pressed the power switch but the system did not boot upNothing appears on the screen Printer does not work No sound comes out from the computerSystem cannot write data on the hard disk or CD-R/CD-RW FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesTBR English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU Radio device regulatory notice GeneralFCC RF safety requirement English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity EN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV function English English Index Index