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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:
KAcer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently.
KAcer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans.
KAcer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings.
KAcer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption.
KAcer eLock Management limits access to external storage media.
KAcer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably
and completely.
KAcer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
For more information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select the "Help" or "Tutoria l"
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!

Acer eNet Management

Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of
locations. To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar or
run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu. You can also set Acer
eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC.
Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the option
to manually adjust the settings to match your needs.