Acer 2450 manual Acer eLock Management

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Acer eLock Management

Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can't be stolen while your notebook is unattended.

•Removable data devices — includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system.

•Optical drive devices — includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives.

•Floppy disk drives — 3.5-inch disks only.

•Interfaces — includes serial port, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you can apply locks to any of the devices types. Lock(s) will immediately

be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked.

Note: 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 2450 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 eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer ePower Management AC mode Adapter modeDC mode Battery mode To create a new power profileBattery status Empowering Technology Acer ePresentation Management Empowering Technology Front view Your Acer notebook tourDescription Closed front view Icon DescriptionLeft view Rear view Right viewIcon Item Description Base view Specifications 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 keypadHotkeys Windows keysKey Description Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Fn + F2Fn + F3 Fn + F4Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing 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 USBInstalling memory PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC CardBios utility Boot sequenceEnable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordUsing software Playing DVD moviesPower 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 Index CD-ROMEnglish