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Entering passwords

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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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Users Guide TravelMate 3040/3030 Series TravelMate 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 purchase Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device Using electrical power Product servicing Replacing the battery packTelephone line safety Medical devices Additional safety informationOperating environment Emergency calls VehiclesPotentially explosive environments Disposal instructions Mercury advisory Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision Developing good work habits Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and off Click 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 webcam BIOS utility Built-in network featureInstalling memory Boot sequencePage Empowering Technology Acer Empowering TechnologyEmpowering Technology password Acer eNet Management Empowering Technology To create a new power profile Acer ePower ManagementDC mode Battery mode AC mode Adapter mode Battery status Empowering Technology Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management For more information, please refer to Acer eRecovery Management on page 64 in the AcerSystem Users Guide Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation Acer eSettings ManagementAcer eSettings Management also Acer ePerformance Management English Your Acer notebook tourFront view Closed front view Left view Right view Rear view Base view Connects to Acer ezDock Specifications English English English Indicators Icon Easy-launch buttons Touchpad Touchpad basics Main touchpad 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Scanning 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-screen The 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 work 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options I want to set up my location to use the internal modem1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computer What to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Fast Infrared FIR Universal Serial Bus USB IEEE 1394 port Ejecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Installing memory BIOS utilityBoot sequence Using software Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change password Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tipsError messages English Notice Shielded cables Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Notice Peripheral devices Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesNotice Canadian users Declaration of Conformity for EU countries List of applicable countries Notice for Australia Notice for New Zealand Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement U.S Patent Nos. 4,631,603 4,819,098 4,907,093 5,315,448 and 6,516,132 European Union EU Radio device regulatory 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