Acer 2700 Series, 2200 Series manual Securing your computer, Security slot, Setting a password

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Securing your computer

Your computer features hardware and software security solutions, in the form of a slot for a Kensington lock and a password facility.

Security slot

A slot for a Kensington slot enables you to physically protect your computer from theft. Use this feature as follows:

Wrap a security lock cable around a heavy or immoveable object, such as a drawer handle on a file cabinet, or a table leg.

Insert the lock into the slot on the computer, turn it 90°, and then lock it in place.

Setting a password

Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. When set, no one can access the computer without entering the correct password.

There are three types of passwords you can set:

1Supervisor Password secures your computer against unauthorized entry to and use of the BIOS Utility.

2User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use.

3Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk.

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

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You can set the passwords using the BIOS Utility.

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Contents User’s Guide TravelMate 2200/2700 SeriesPage Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packEnglish Getting familiar with your computer Operating on battery powerPeripherals and options Moving with your computerSoftware Troubleshooting Page Your computer Page Tour of your computer Front viewDescription Getting familiar with your computer Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesExpansion Indicators # Icon Function DescriptionIcon Function Description Fn-F11 Using the keyboardLock keys Lock Key DescriptionEmbedded numeric keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffWindows keys Fn-F3 Hot keysHot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Fn-F2Fn-F8 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5Fn-F6 Fn-F7Euro symbol Special KeyUS dollar sign Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch keys Launch Key Default ApplicationEnglish Ejecting the optical drive tray StorageEmergency ejection of the optical drive tray Ethernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/Data modem Fast infrared Audio Setting a password Securing your computerSecurity slot English Battery power Page Battery pack Battery pack characteristicsMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warningPower management English Options Page External keypad External display devicesExternal input devices External keyboardUSB devices Audio devices PrinterPC Card Expansion devicesBattery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgradeInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade English Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to long meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetingsTaking the computer home What to bring with youSpecial considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerWhat to take with you Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page System software Acer eManager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios UtilityAcer Disc to Disc Recovery Multilingual operating system installationRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit English Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsThere is no audio coming from my computer Printer does not work Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Specifications Page Data storage Keyboard and pointing device Operating system English Regulation & safety This appendix lists the general notices for your computer FCC notice Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceModem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens List of Applicable Countries TBREnglish English Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementEuropean Union EU Radio Device Regulatory Notice GeneralFCC RF safety requirement English Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/7/19 English Index DVD International flights 55 local trips