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Acer 3030 Series, 3040 Series manual Entering passwords, Setting passwords, English

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Entering passwords

When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.

•When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press <F2> to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up.

•Type the Supervisor Password and press <Enter> to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press <Enter>.

•When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up.

•Type the User Password and press <Enter> to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press <Enter>.

Important! You have three chances to enter a password. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try again.

Setting passwords

You can set passwords using the BIOS utility.

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Acer 3030 Series, 3040 Series manual Entering passwords, Setting passwords, English

Contents

Users Guide TravelMate 3040/3030 SeriesTravelMate 3040/3030 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number TravelMate 3040/3030 Series Users Guide Original Issue 09/2006Copyright 2006. Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Date of purchase Place of purchaseTurning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions CAUTION for plug as disconnecting deviceUsing electrical power Product servicing Replacing the battery packTelephone line safety Medical devices Additional safety informationOperating environment Emergency calls VehiclesPotentially explosive environments Disposal instructions Mercury advisoryTips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your visionDeveloping good work habits Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Taking care of your computerTaking care of your AC adapter please refer to Frequently asked questions on page Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Using a computer security lockAdjusting the volume Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcamBIOS utility Built-in network featureInstalling memory Boot sequencePage Empowering Technology Acer Empowering TechnologyEmpowering Technology password Acer eNet Management Empowering TechnologyEmpowering Technology To create a new power profile Acer ePower ManagementDC mode Battery mode AC mode Adapter modeBattery status Empowering TechnologyEmpowering Technology Acer ePresentation Management Empowering TechnologyAcer eDataSecurity Management Empowering TechnologyAcer eLock Management Empowering TechnologyEmpowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering TechnologyEmpowering Technology For more information, please refer to Acer eRecovery Management on page 64 in the AcerSystem Users GuideAcer eSettings Management also Acer eSettings ManagementEmpowering Technology Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigationAcer ePerformance Management Empowering TechnologyEnglish Your Acer notebook tourFront view Closed front view EnglishLeft view EnglishEnglish Right viewRear view Connects to Acer ezDock Base viewEnglish Specifications EnglishEnglish English English Icon IndicatorsEnglish Easy-launch buttons EnglishEnglish TouchpadTouchpad basics Left button EnglishFunction RightEnglish Using the keyboardLock keys and embedded numeric keypad English Windows keysHotkeys Decreases the screen brightness Launches Acer eSettings in AcerEnglish The US dollar sign The Euro symbolSpecial keys EnglishEnglish Using a computer security lockEjecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray English Adjusting the volumeAudio Rotating the Acer OrbiCam Acer OrbiCamGetting to know your Acer OrbiCam EnglishLaunching the Acer OrbiCam Changing the Acer OrbiCam settingsResolution EnglishBasic settings Camera SettingsOptions EnglishCapture settings Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcamCapturing photos/videos EnglishEnabling the Acer VisageON EnglishUsing the face tracking feature EnglishUsing video effects selected models only EnglishProtecting the HDD Using Acer GraviSenseAcer GraviSense EnglishAnti-Theft EnglishEnglish 1 Alt + Tab 2 Ctrl + Shift + Esc 3 Ctrl + Alt + Del 4 Windows keysEnglish Using the system utilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager EnglishEnglish Norton Internet SecurityScanning your system Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsI turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Image is not full-screenThe keyboard does not respond I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the powerNo audio is heard from the computer The infrared port does not workEnglish I want to set up my location to use the internal modem1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem OptionsBefore you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW EnglishMoving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computerWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Preparing the computerSpecial considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Preparing the computerSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computerWhat to bring with you Preparing the computerSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords EnglishEnglish Entering passwordsSetting passwords Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options EnglishEnglish Built-in network featureFast Infrared FIR English Universal Serial Bus USBIEEE 1394 port Ejecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card EnglishInstalling memory BIOS utilityBoot sequence EnglishUsing software Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Playing DVD moviesPower management EnglishEnglish Acer eRecovery ManagementCreate backup English Restore from backupCreate factory default image CD English Re-install bundled software without CDChange password Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tipsError messages EnglishEnglish Notice Shielded cables Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Notice Peripheral devicesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesNotice Canadian users Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesEnglish List of applicable countriesNotice for Australia Notice for New Zealand EnglishMacrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement EnglishEuropean Union EU Radio device regulatory noticeGeneral EnglishEN301 511 V9.0.22003 Applied to models with 3G function wireless mouse/keyboardEnglish EN301 908-1 V2.2.12003 Applied to models with 3G functionEnglish The FCC RF safety requirementList of applicable countries Canada - Low-power license-exempt radio communication devices RSS-210 EnglishFederal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity EnglishEN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV function EnglishWe Acer Computer Shanghai Limited LCD panel ergonomic specifications EnglishIndex EnglishEnglish