Securing your computer | Acer 6410 Series, 6460 Series instruction

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Securing your computer

Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer.

Security features include anti-theft and system security:

•Anti-theft

Kensington lock, a security notch

Acer GraviSense

•System security

Acer TPM-based eDataSecurity Management

Acer TPM-based fingerprint utility

Acer eLock Management

Acer eRecovery Management

SmartCard

BIOS passwords

English

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Acer 6410 Series, 6460 Series manual Securing your computer

Contents

Users Guide TravelMate 6460/6410 SeriesPage Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortTurning the product off before cleaning Using electrical power Product servicing Disposal instructions Replacing the battery pack Telephone line safetyMercury advisory Finding your comfort zone Tips and information for comfortable useTaking care of your vision Vii Developing good work habits First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Contents Frequently asked questions Using the system utilitiesSecuring your computer Troubleshooting Power management Acer eRecovery ManagementRegulations and safety notices Taking your notebook PC with you Index 110 Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering Technology Acer eNet Management Empowering Technology AC mode Adapter mode Acer ePower ManagementDC mode Battery mode To create a new power profile Battery status Empowering Technology Acer ePresentation Management Acer TPM-based eDataSecurity Management Empowering Technology Empowering Technology Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Acer ePerformance Management Front view Your Acer notebook tourDescription Closed front view See Indicators on page 27 for more detailsSee FineTrack basics on page 29 for more details See Easy-launch buttons on page 28 for more Icon Description Left view # Icon Description Right view Icon Item Description Rear view Base view System Specifications Storage Interface Options Icon Function Description Indicators Easy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default application FineTrack basics FineTrack and FineTrack buttons Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using Acer FineTouch keyboard Hotkeys Windows keysKey Description Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Acer EmpoweringFn + F2 Technology on Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Audio Adjusting the volume Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam Acer OrbiCamRotating the Acer OrbiCam # Item Resolution Changing the Acer OrbiCam settingsLaunching the Acer OrbiCam Basic settings Camera SettingsOptions Capturing photos/videos Capture settingsPictures and My Videos folder Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam Using the face tracking feature Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the system utilities Launch Manager How do I check for viruses? Norton AntiVirusScans panel, click Run Full System Scan Securing your computer Using Acer GraviSense Using a computer security lockEmpowering Technology on Acer GraviSense Anti-Theft Protecting the HDD English User roles Acer Trusted Platform Module TPM Basic User Password User Authentication Enhanced Authentication Password AuthenticationPasswords and Passphrases Migrating Keys to other Systems Installation and Administration of Enhanced AuthenticationMigration Basics Correct scanning procedure Password choiceAcer TPM-based fingerprint reader English English English English Fingerprint system boot authentication Using boot security Biomenu Registered Sites Lock computerRegister English Control Center How to restore your data from systemboard crash?Condition Fingerprint and eDatatSecurity ? Using the SmartCard Registering your SmartCard PlatinumSecure Options Running PlatinumSecure SmartCard Manager Change PasswordEncrypt/Decrypt Running PlatinumKey To find the Encrypt/Decrypt commands Using passwords Entering passwords Bios utilitySetting passwords Password on boot Boot sequenceSetting up passwords when using fingerprint recognition Pre-boot authentication Enabling or disabling Acer TPM security Enabling disk-to-disk recovery Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond No audio is heard from the computerInfrared port does not work Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Disconnecting from Acer ezDock II/II+ Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving around What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeWhat to take with you Special considerations What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Special considerations Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Fast Infrared FIR Built-in network feature Ieee 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USB Inserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Inserting an ExpressCard ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Installing memory Boot sequence Password Enable disk-to-disk recoveryUsing software Playing DVD movies Acer eRecovery Management Power management Restore from backup Create backup Re-install bundled software without CD Create factory default image CD Change password Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English Energy Star guidelines compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Operation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countries List of applicable countries TBR 102 LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEN 6460/64100-3-2/-3 FCC RF safety requirement 106 LB1 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking LCD panel ergonomic specifications CD-ROM Index 111