Acer 100 Series manual Entering passwords

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•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.

Important! Do not forget your Setup and Hard Disk Password! If you forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center.

Entering passwords

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

•When the Setup Password is set, the following prompt appears when you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up.

Type the Setup Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility.

•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 Enter to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Try again and press Enter.

•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 Enter to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Try again and press Enter.

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Contents TravelMate 100 series Page Your guides First things firstConnecting your computer Basic care and tips for using your computerPage Click on Start, Turn off Computer then click Turn Off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Contents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting your computerTravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Getting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Description Switching to tablet mode Using your computer in tablet modePage Getting to know your TravelMate Switching to computer mode Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaExpansion Human-centric design and ergonomicsIcon Function Description IndicatorsPage Special keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key DescriptionEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKey Description Windows keysHot keys Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Launch Keys Launch key Default applicationEmail checking function Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons ApplicationsHard disk StorageOptical drive Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Optimizing the DVD movie playbackAudio Adjusting the volumePower management Moving around with your TravelMate Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to short meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing the Smart Card Page Running PlatinumSecure Registering your Smart CardPlatinumSecure Options Encrypt/Decrypt Change Password Smart Card Manager Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Computer Page Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Fast infrared Built-in network featureUniversal Serial Bus Ieee Connecting your optical driveEjecting a PC Card PC Card slotsInserting a PC Card Installing memory Upgrade optionsMemory upgrade Page Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Launch ManagerLaunch Manager and 802.11b Wireless LAN Bios Utility Troubleshooting your Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenKeyboard does not respond Infrared port does not workClick on Start, Settings, Control Panel Want to set up my location to use the internal modemTroubleshooting tips Error Messages Corrective Action Error messagesError Messages Corrective Action Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Troubleshooting your computer Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoPorts Weight and dimensionsEnvironment SystemOptions PowerAppendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Use conditions FCC noticeModem notices Important safety instructionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens CTRPage Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statementVarning Year 2000 compliance statementTick notice Macrovision copyright protection noticeIndex CD-ROM