Setup password and exit | Acer 2350 specification

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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 zeros and continue.

6The 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 the 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 2350 manual Setup password and exit

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TravelMate 2350 Series Users GuidePage First things first Your guides Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Taking care of your AC adaptor Cleaning and servicing Contents Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index TravelMate Page Front open view TravelMate tourDescription Front view English Left view Right view HDD Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay Multimedia Connectivity Expansion Indicators Icon Function Description English Using the keyboard Special keysLock keys Lock key Description Caps Embedded numeric keypad Desired action Num Lock on Num Lock off Windows keys Key Description Hot keys Hot key Icon Function Description Fn+Esc Euro symbol Hot key Icon Function Description English Launch key Default application Launch keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left button Right Tap Button Storage Hard discOptical drive Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Playing DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Adjusting the volume Power managementAudio Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computer What to take to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to take with you Special considerations Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you Using passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwords Computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/Data modem Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus Inserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Upgrade options Memory upgrade Installing memory Acer eManager Using system utilitiesLaunch Manager Bios Utility Multilingual operating system installation Acer disc-to-disc recoveryRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit Troubleshooting my Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screen Image is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Keyboard does not respondInfrared port does not work Printer does not work Troubleshooting tips Error messages Error Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Before you call English Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and video Ports Weight and dimensionsEnvironment System PowerOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC notice Operation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR Modem noticesList of Applicable Countries For modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 For modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions English LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EU FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 English 2004/11/01 English Index