Acer 6000 Series manual Setting passwords

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parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up.

•Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter.

•When the Hard Disk Password is set, a prompt appears at boot-up.

•Type the Hard Disk Password and press Enter to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter.

Important! You have three chances to enter a password. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Slide and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. If you fail to enter the Hard Disk Password, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

Setting passwords

You can set passwords using the BIOS Utility.

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Contents TravelMate 6000 series User’s GuidePage First things first Your guidesTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter English Contents Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexYour TravelMate Page Front open view TravelMate tourDescription Front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view English Features PerformanceDisplay MultimediaHuman-centric design and ergonomics ConnectivityExpansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Using the keyboard Special keysLock keys Lock key DescriptionDesired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys KeyHot keys Hot key Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Euro symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelEnglish Launch key Default application Launch KeysMail Detection Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Hard disk StorageAcerMedia bay Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using softwarePlaying DVD movies DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds Region code Country or regionAdjusting the volume AudioDVI-Digital DVI-D DVIDigital Visual InterfaceDVI-Integrated DVI-I Power management Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to bring with you Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerWhat to bring with you Using the Smart Card Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Registering your Smart Card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Smart Card Manager Change Password Encrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwordsSetting passwords Computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast infraredUniversal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 port PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardPort expansion devices Upgrade options Memory upgradeInstalling memory Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Using system utilities Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook ManagerBios Utility Launch ManagerEnglish My computer Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenWant to eject the optical drive tray without turning on Power. I cannot eject the optical drive tray Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Troubleshooting tips Error messages Error Messages Corrective ActionInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call English Specification Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and videoWeight and dimensions Keyboard and pointing devicePorts EnvironmentSystem PowerOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditionsModem notices Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensTelecommunications notices TBRDeclaration of Conformity List of Applicable Countries Tick noticeImportant safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement LCD pixel statementRegulatory Notice General Macrovision copyright protection noticeEuropean Union EU Canada Industry Canada IC USA Federal Communications Commission FCCEnglish English 2004/2/26 English Index Upgrading Warranty Windows keys International Traveler’s Warran