Setup password and exit | Acer 1660 manual

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1Restart the system.

2The instruction "Press <F2> to Enter BIOS" is shown at the bottom of the screen, during POST.

3Press <Alt> + <F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process.

4The message "The system has password protection. Please enter 000000:" is displayed.

5Enter six 0s and continue.

6"Acer Self-Configuration Preload" window appears.

7Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items (operating system versions) and press "Enter" to select.

Setup password and exit

Press "F3" to setup password or press "F5" to exit the system recovery process when "Acer Self-Configuration Preload" window appears.

If "F3" is pressed, the next screen shows "Please enter new password:" enter one to eight alphanumeric characters. You will be asked to reenter your password for confirmation before continuing.

The screen will display "Password has been created. Press any key to reboot...", hit any key to reboot your system.

If "F5" is pressed, the recovery process will be terminated and the system will reboot and start normally.

Important: This feature occupies 2 GB in a hidden partition on your hard drive.

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Acer Aspire 1660 Series Page Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing English Contents Peripherals and options Moving with your computer Troubleshooting Software English Your computer Page Tour of your computer Front view Getting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance Multimedia Human-centric design ConnectivityExpansion Indicators Icon Function Description Keyboard Lock keys Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded keypad Windows keys Key Description Hot keys Fn-F3 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F6 Euro symbol Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch Key Default Application Launch keys Storage Ejecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive tray Connectivity options Ethernet and LAN Fax/Data modem Audio Securing your computer Security slot Setting a password English Battery power Page Battery pack characteristics Battery packMaximizing the batterys life Installing and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Situation Recommended Action Power management English Options Page External keyboard External display devicesExternal input devices External keypad USB devices Ieee 1394 Port Printer Audio devices Expansion devices PC Card Miscellaneous options Battery packAC adapter Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to short meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to long meetings What to bring with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeWhat to take with you Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page System software Launch Manager Bios Setup Utility Multilingual operating system installation OneButton Recovery OBRRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen My external microphone does not work There is no audio coming from my computerKeyboard does not respond Optical drive cannot read a disc Want to set up my location to use the internal modemPrinter does not work International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and video Ports Weight and dimensionsKeyboard and pointing device Environment Operating system PowerOptions English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC notice Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR List of Applicable Countries English English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EU FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/3/5 Index Connecting Utility Bios Setup English English