Entering passwords | Acer 260 series manual

30	1 Getting to know your TravelMate

removed from the computer and moved to another computer, it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Password.

Important! Do not forget your Setup and Hard Disk Password! If you forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center.

Entering passwords

When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the left-hand corner of the display screen.

•When the Setup Password is set, the following prompt appears when you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up.

Type the Setup Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility.

•When the Power-on Password is set, the following prompt appears at boot-up.

Type the Power-on Password (a . symbol appears for each character you type) and press Enter to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Try again and press Enter.

•When the Hard Disk Password is set, the following prompt appears at boot-up.

Type the Hard Disk Password (a . symbol appears for each character you type) and press Enter to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Try again and press Enter.

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

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Acer 260 series manual Entering passwords

Contents

TravelMate 220/260 series Page Iii Page First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing Contents Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index TravelMate Page Front view TravelMate tourDescription Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceDisplay Multimedia Human-centric design and ergonomics Expansion Indicators Icon Function Description Using the keyboard Special keysLock keys Lock key Description Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypad Hot keys Windows keysKeyDescription Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Launch Keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Storage Hard diskAcerMedia drive Ejecting the CD or DVD tray Playing DVD movies Region Code Country or Region Floppy drive Inserting and ejecting a diskette Adjusting the volume Audio Power management Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computer What to bring to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to bring with you Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer Special considerations Using passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwords Getting to know your TravelMate My computer Page AcerMedia bay modules Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Modem Network Universal Serial Bus Inserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Upgrade options Memory upgrade Installing memory Using system utilities Launch Manager Bios Utility My computer Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screen Image is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer Floppy drive cannot access a diskette CD or DVD drive cannot access a discKeyboard does not respond Serial mouse does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Connectors and there is only one PS/2 port on the computerPrinter does not work Error messages Error Messages Corrective Action Error Messages Corrective Action International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and video Weight and dimensions PowerPorts Environment Options Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditions Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesCTR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Varning LCD pixel statement Year 2000 compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Index Types