Acer 2700 Series, 2200 Series manual Setup password and exit

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1Restart the system.

2The instruction "Press <F2> to Enter BIOS" is shown at the bottom of the screen, during POST.

3Press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process.

4The message "The system has password protection. Please enter 000000:" is displayed.

5Enter six 0s and continue.

6"Acer Self-Configuration Preload" window appears.

7Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items (operating system versions) and press "Enter" to select.

Setup password and exit

Press "F3" to setup password or press "F5" to exit the system recovery process when "Acer Self-Configuration Preload" window appears.

If "F3" is pressed, the next screen shows "Please enter new password:" enter one to eight alphanumeric characters. You will be asked to reenter your password for confirmation before continuing.

The screen will display "Password has been created. Press any key to reboot...", hit any key to reboot your system.

If "F5" is pressed, the recovery process will be terminated and the system will reboot and start normally.

Important: This feature occupies 2 GB in a hidden partition on your hard drive.

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Contents User’s Guide TravelMate 2200/2700 SeriesPage First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking 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 powerMoving with your computer Peripherals and optionsSoftware Troubleshooting Page Your computer Page Front view Tour of your computerDescription Getting familiar with your computer Front view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesExpansion # Icon Function Description IndicatorsIcon Function Description Lock keys Using the keyboardLock Key Description Fn-F11Embedded numeric keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffWindows keys Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Hot keysFn-F2 Fn-F3Fn-F6 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5Fn-F7 Fn-F8Special Key Euro symbolUS 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 Securing your computer Setting a passwordSecurity slot English Battery power Page Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimizing battery life Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warningPower management English Options Page External input devices External display devicesExternal keyboard External keypadUSB devices Audio devices PrinterPC Card Expansion devicesMiscellaneous options Battery packAC adapter Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade English Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Preparing the computer Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsWhat to bring with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeWhat to take with you Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page System software Acer eManager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios UtilityMultilingual operating system installation Acer Disc to Disc RecoveryRestore 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 International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore 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 ComplianceOperation conditions Modem noticesRemarque 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