Acer 250, 240 manual Removing a password, Changing a password, Setting passwords

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

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

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

Removing a password

Should you want to remove a password, do the following:

1Use the cursor up/down keys to highlight a password parameter and press the Enter key. The password box appears.

2Enter the current password and press Enter.

3Press Enter twice without entering anything in the new and confirm password fields to remove the existing password.

English

Note: When you want to remove the Hard Disk (or 2nd Hard Disk) password, you are prompted for the current Hard Disk password before it is removed.

Changing a password

Should you want to change a password, do the following:

1Remove the current password.

2Set a new password.

Setting passwords

You can set passwords using:

Notebook Manager

BIOS Utility

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Contents TravelMate 240/250 series User’s guide Page Your guides First things firstTaking care of your computer Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing English Customizing my computer Getting to know your TravelMateAppendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Getting to know your TravelMate Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaExpansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Icon Function Description IndicatorsIcon Description Indicators in CoverSpecial keys Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key DescriptionEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offKey Description Windows keysHot key Icon Function Description Hot keysEnglish Euro symbol Launch Keys Description Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Hard disk StorageOptical drive Ejecting the CD or DVD trayRegion Code Country or Region Playing DVD moviesEjecting a diskette Floppy driveAudio Power 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 lockSetting a password Setting passwords Removing a passwordChanging a password English Computer Page Modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Universal Serial Bus NetworkEjecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Memory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory English Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Navigating the Bios Utility Bios UtilityParameter Description InformationMain VGA BiosTable below describes the parameters in the screen Advanced Primary Master Secondary Master Device Configuration PCI IRQ Routing Security Setting the Boot drive sequence BootThis menu contains the exit options ExitComputer Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenCD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Floppy drive cannot access a disketteKeyboard does not respond Serial mouse does not workPrinter does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemBefore you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW English Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoPower Weight and dimensionsPorts EnvironmentOptions English 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 TBREnglish Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statementLCD pixel statement Year 2000 compliance statementRegulatory Information Tick noticeRegulatory information for 802.11b Wlan Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation English Euro ===NT, ===NU IndexDVD ===SN CD ===SNUsing ===OM-===ON Index
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