Acer 3040 Series, 3030 Series manual Acer Empowering Technology, Empowering Technology password

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Acer Empowering Technology

Acer's innovative Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer computer. Displayed by default in the upper-right corner of your screen, it features the following handy utilities:

Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently.

Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles.

Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently.

Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms.

Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media and interfaces.

Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely.

Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily

Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings..

For more information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select the Help or Tutorial function.

Empowering Technology password

Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to do so. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you will be prompted to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for the first time.

If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking your notebook

to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password.

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Contents TravelMate 3040/3030 Series Users GuideDate of purchase Place of purchase TravelMate 3040/3030 Series Users Guide Original Issue 09/2006Copyright 2006. Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved TravelMate 3040/3030 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial numberCAUTION for plug as disconnecting device Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Turning the product off before cleaningUsing electrical power Telephone line safety Replacing the battery packProduct servicing Operating environment Additional safety informationMedical devices Potentially explosive environments VehiclesEmergency calls Mercury advisory Disposal instructionsTips and information for comfortable use Taking care of your vision Finding your comfort zoneDeveloping good work habits 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 computerClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packplease refer to Frequently asked questions on page Contents Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam Using a computer security lockAdjusting the volume Changing the Acer OrbiCam settingsBoot sequence Built-in network featureInstalling memory BIOS utilityPage Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering TechnologyEmpowering Technology Acer eNet Management Empowering Technology AC mode Adapter mode Acer ePower ManagementDC mode Battery mode To create a new power profileBattery status Empowering Technology Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management For more information, please refer to Acer eRecovery Management on page 64 in the AcerSystem Users Guide Acer eSettings Management also Acer eSettings ManagementProvides a simple graphical user interface for navigation Acer ePerformance Management Front view Your Acer notebook tourEnglish Closed front view Left view Rear view Right viewConnects to Acer ezDock Base viewSpecifications English English English Icon IndicatorsEasy-launch buttons Touchpad basics TouchpadCenter Left buttonRight Main touchpadLock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardHotkeys Windows keysDecreases the screen brightness Launches Acer eSettings in AcerSpecial keys The Euro symbolThe US dollar sign Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeGetting to know your Acer OrbiCam Acer OrbiCamRotating the Acer OrbiCam Resolution Changing the Acer OrbiCam settingsLaunching the Acer OrbiCam Options Camera SettingsBasic settings Pictures and My Videos folder Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcamCapturing photos/videos Capture settingsEnabling the Acer VisageON Using the face tracking feature Using video effects selected models only From the Start menu, go to Start All Programs Acer GraviSense Using Acer GraviSenseAcer GraviSense Protecting the HDDAnti-Theft 1 Alt + Tab 2 Ctrl + Shift + Esc 3 Ctrl + Alt + Del 4 Windows keys Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the system utilitiesLaunch Manager Scanning your system Norton Internet SecurityImage is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsI turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Nothing appears on the screenThe infrared port does not work I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the powerNo audio is heard from the computer The keyboard does not respond1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel I want to set up my location to use the internal modem2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving aroundWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Fast Infrared FIR Built-in network featureIEEE 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USBInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Boot sequence BIOS utilityInstalling memory Playing DVD movies Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Using softwarePower management Create backup Acer eRecovery ManagementCreate factory default image CD Restore from backupChange password Re-install bundled software without CDError messages Troubleshooting tipsTroubleshooting English Notice Peripheral devices Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Notice Shielded cablesDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesNotice Canadian users Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensNotice for Australia List of applicable countriesNotice for New Zealand U.S Patent Nos. 4,631,603 4,819,098 4,907,093 5,315,448 and 6,516,132 Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeGeneral Radio device regulatory noticeEuropean Union EU EN301 908-2 V2.2.12003 Applied to models with 3G function wireless mouse/keyboardEN301 511 V9.0.22003 Applied to models with 3G function EN301 908-1 V2.2.12003 Applied to models with 3G functionThe FCC RF safety requirement Canada - Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices RSS-210 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity EN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV function We Acer Computer Shanghai LimitedLCD panel ergonomic specifications Index English