Acer 2440 Series 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 2440 Series Users GuidePage Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructionsTurning the product off before cleaning Using electrical powerProduct servicing Disposal instructions Replacing the battery pack Telephone line safetyMercury advisory Finding your comfort zone Tips and information for comfortable useTaking care of your vision Developing good work habits ViiBasic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking 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 Contents Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology passwordAcer ePower Management AC mode Adapter modeDC mode Battery mode To create a new power profileBattery status Empowering Technology Acer ePresentation Management Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer ePerformance Management Empowering Technology Front view Your Acer notebook tourIcon Description # Icon Description Closed front viewSee Easy-launch buttons on English Left view Right view Rear view Icon Item DescriptionBase view Specifications English English Acpi Indicators Function DescriptionEasy-launch button Default application Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F7 Fn + F8Fn + ↑ Fn + ↓Special key Euro symbolUS dollar sign Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioAcer OrbiCam Getting to know your Acer OrbiCamRotating the Acer OrbiCam # ItemResolution Changing the Acer OrbiCam settingsLaunching the Acer OrbiCam Basic settings Camera SettingsOptions Capturing photos/videos Capture settingsPictures and My Videos folder Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleLaunch Manager How do I check for viruses? Norton AntiVirusScans panel, click Run Full System Scan Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Want to set up my location to use the internal modem No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Printer does not workEnglish International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Disconnecting from the desktop Taking your notebook PC with youMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus USBInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Installing memory Bios utility Boot sequenceEnable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordPlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Power management Acer eRecovery ManagementCreate backup Restore from backupCreate factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CDChange password Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English Energy Star guidelines compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Modem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of applicable countriesEnglish LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEN 61000-3-2/-3 FCC RF safety requirement English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking LCD panel ergonomic specifications English Index CD-ROMEnglish