Acer TravelMate 3260, TravelMate 3270 Acer Empowering Technology, Empowering Technology password

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Acer Empowering Technology

The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides access to the following utilities:

Acer eNet Management (for selected models) hooks up to location-based networks intelligently.

Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans.

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

Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) protects data with passwords and encryption.

Acer eLock Management (for selected models) limits access to external storage media.

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

Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.

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 have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you will be asked to create it.

Note: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no way to reset it except by reformatting your system. Make sure to remember or write down your password!

Empowering Technology

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Contents Users Guide TravelMate 3270/3260/2480 SeriesPage Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortTurning the product off before cleaning Using electrical power Product servicing Replacing the battery packMedical devices Additional safety informationTelephone line safety Operating environmentPotentially explosive environments VehiclesMercury advisory Emergency calls 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 Contents Using the keyboard Securing your computer Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering TechnologyFor selected models Acer eNet ManagementEmpowering Technology To switch between power plans Acer ePower ManagementUsing power plans To create a new power planBattery status To delete a power planAcer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Front view Your Acer notebook tourDescription Icon Description Closed front viewIcon Left viewRight view Icon Item Description Rear viewBase view Specifications English Wlan English English Acpi Function Description IndicatorsEasy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardKeyDescription Windows keysHotkeys Decreases the screen brightness Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeLayout Using Acer Bluetooth VoIP PhonePackage contents Getting to know your VoIP phoneCharging the phone LED indicatorsConnecting the phone to your notebook English Using the phone Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the system utilitiesLaunch Manager How do I check for viruses? Norton Internet SecuritySelect Tasks & Scans Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Printer does not work No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Infrared port does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimising battery life Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warningAcer Arcade for selected models Settings Finding and playing contentDisplay Settings Player controls Audio SettingsArcade controls Navigation controlsVirtual keyboard Background modeCinema Album Slide Show settingsEditing Pictures Editing video VideoPlaying a video file SnapshotMake DVDs MusicAuthoring CD/DVDs File type compatibility Acer Arcade Deluxe for selected models Remote control for selected models Remote functions DV Delite Starting Acer Arcade DeluxeVideoMagician DVD MasterPreparing 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 for selected models Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port For selected models Universal Serial Bus USBEjecting a PC Card Installing memoryPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardBoot sequence Bios utilityPassword Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Create backup Acer eRecovery ManagementRestore and recovery Burn backup discError messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries List of applicable countries TBREnglish LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Article 3.1b EMC Article 3.1a Health and SafetyRadio device regulatory notice General European Union EUEnglish FCC RF safety requirement English ZR1 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of ConformityAcer Computer Shanghai Limited Declaration of Conformity for CE MarkingLCD panel ergonomic specifications CD-ROM IndexEnglish