Acer 5600 manual Change password

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Change password

Acer eRecovery Management 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 Management.

1Boot to Windows XP.

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

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

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

5In the Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer eRecovery Management 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 TravelMate 5600/5100 Series Users GuidePage Disposal instructions Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Please refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management for selected modelsEmpowering Technology Acer ePower Management AC modeAcer ePresentation Management Empowering Technology Icon Item Description Your Acer notebook tourFront view Icon Description Programs. See Easy-launch buttons onClosed front view Left view Right viewRear view # Icon DescriptionBase view TravelMate 5100 Series SpecificationsTravelMate 5600 Series English English English Indicators Function DescriptionEasy-launch button Default application Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardDesired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Lock key DescriptionKey Description Windows keysHotkeys Fn + F2 Acer EmpoweringHotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Technology onEuro symbol Special keysUsing a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleLaunch Manager Norton AntiVirus Scans panel, click Run Full System ScanFrequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer English Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computerWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsFax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus USBPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardInstalling memory Bios utilityBoot sequence Using software Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Playing DVD moviesPower management Acer eRecovery ManagementCreate backup Restore from backupCreate factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CDChange password Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star guidelines compliance Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Important safety instructions English Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement EN 61000-3-2/-3 Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEuropean Union EU FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index CD-ROMEnglish