Acer EFL50 manual Change password

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6Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install.

At first launch, Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window.

Change password

Acer eRecovery and Acer disk-to-disk recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery.

1Boot to Windows XP.

2Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility.

3Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.

4In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next.

5In the Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer eRecovery password and click Next.

6Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.

Note: If the system crashes, and will not boot to Windows, you can run Acer disk-to-disk recovery to restore the factory default image under DOS mode.

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Contents Users Guide Aspire 3600/5500 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 computerOperation conditions Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Please refer to Frequently asked questions onContents Taking your notebook PC with you Acer Arcade for selected modelsSecuring your computer Power management Acer eRecoveryTroubleshooting Regulations and safety noticesSee Easy-launch buttons on page 10 for more An Aspire tourFront view DescriptionIcon Description Closed front viewLeft view # Icon Description Icon Description Battery Powers the computerRight view Rear viewBase view Aspire SpecificationsEnglish English Icon Function Description IndicatorsEasy-launch buttons Launch key Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardHotkeys Windows keysFn + F3 Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1Fn + F2 EManager. See Acer eManager onUS dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeTo set the key, see Easy-launch buttons on Using the system utilitiesAcer eManager Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Printer does not work No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Infrared port does not work selected models onlyClick on Start, Settings, Control Panel Want to set up my location to use the internal modemBefore you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW You are required to provide the following information Name Acer Arcade for selected models Arcade hotkeys Arcade controls Finding and playing contentSettings Player controls CinemaNavigation controls Language DVD settingsVideo Album Playing a video file Slideshow settingsVideo Video authoring MusicData Store files simply and easily BurnerCopy Back up your CD/DVD collection Audio Create your own greatest hits CDsPreparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving aroundWhat to take to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take to short meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer What to take with youWhat to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Setting passwords Entering passwordsFax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Fast Infrared selected models only Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port selected models only Universal Serial Bus USBEjecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Installing memory Bios utilityBoot sequence Playing DVD movies Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Using softwarePower management Create backup Acer eRecoveryRe-install bundled software without CD Restore from backupCreate factory default image CD Change password Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star guidelines compliance Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR Modem noticesList of applicable countries English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Radio device regulatory notice General LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice EN 61000-3-2/-3 European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 EFL50 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index English