Acer 210 series manual Setting passwords

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Important! You have three chances to enter a password. If you successfully entered the password, you are presented with a correct entry symbol.

If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the following message or symbol appears.

Slide and hold the power switch 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:

•Notebook Manager

•BIOS Utility

See your online guide for more details.

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Contents TravelMate 210 series Page Your guides First things firstTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packContents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index Troubleshooting my computerTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Description Multimedia FeaturesPerformance DisplayConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Icon Function Description IndicatorsLock key Description Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock keysEmbedded numeric keypad Desired access Num lock on Num lock offWindows keys Hot keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro symbolLaunch Keys Touchpad basics TouchpadPage Ejecting the CD or DVD tray StorageHard disk AcerMedia driveUsing software Playing DVD moviesRegion Code Country or Region Audio Adjusting the volumePower management Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Moving aroundTaking the computer home What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring to long meetings Setting up a home office What to bring with youSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer Traveling with the computerWhat to bring with you Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwords Getting to know your TravelMate My computer Page Expanding through options AcerMedia bay modulesConnectivity options Fax/data modem Universal Serial BusPC Card slot Ejecting a PC Card Inserting a PC CardMemory upgrade Upgrade optionsInstalling memory Customizing my computer Launch Manager Using system utilitiesBios Utility My computer Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently-asked questionsNo audio is heard from the computer Image is not full-screenPrinter does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Serial mouse does not workTroubleshooting my computer Using PC-Doctor Troubleshooting tipsError Messages Corrective Action Error messagesError Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Page Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Display and video MicroprocessorMemory Data storagePorts Weight and dimensionsTemperature Battery packOptions AC adapterAppendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Rsxmgi 1SHIQRSXMGIW Page 0EWIVGSQTPMERGIWXEXIQIRX 0MXLMYQFEXXIVWXEXIQIRX Appendix B Notices Index Qiqsv Evverx