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6Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install.

At first launch, Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window.

Change password

Acer eRecovery and Acer disk-to-disk recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery.

1Boot to Windows XP.

2Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility.

3Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.

4In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next.

5In the Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer eRecovery password and click Next.

6Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.

Note: If the system crashes, and will not boot to Windows, you can run Acer disk-to-disk recovery to restore the factory default image under DOS mode.

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Acer EFL50 manual Change password

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Users Guide Aspire 3600/5500 SeriesPage Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guides Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computer Operation conditions Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Please refer to Frequently asked questions on Contents Taking your notebook PC with you Acer Arcade for selected models Securing your computer Power management Acer eRecoveryTroubleshooting Regulations and safety notices See Easy-launch buttons on page 10 for more An Aspire tourFront view Description Icon Description Closed front view Left view # Icon Description Icon Description Battery Powers the computerRight view Rear view Base view Aspire Specifications English English Icon Function Description Indicators Easy-launch buttons Launch key Default application Touchpad basics Touchpad Function Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboard Hotkeys Windows keys Fn + F3 Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1Fn + F2 EManager. See Acer eManager on US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Audio Adjusting the volume To set the key, see Easy-launch buttons on Using the system utilitiesAcer eManager Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Printer does not work No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Infrared port does not work selected models only Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW You are required to provide the following information Name Acer Arcade for selected models Arcade hotkeys Arcade controls Finding and playing contentSettings Player controls CinemaNavigation controls Language DVD settingsVideo Album Playing a video file Slideshow settingsVideo Video authoring Music Data Store files simply and easily BurnerCopy Back up your CD/DVD collection Audio Create your own greatest hits CDs Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving around What to take to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take to short meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer What to take with you What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computer Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Setting passwords Entering passwords Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Fast Infrared selected models only Built-in network feature Ieee 1394 port selected models only Universal Serial Bus USB Ejecting a PC Card PC Card slotInserting a PC Card Installing memory Bios utilityBoot sequence Playing DVD movies Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Using software Power management Create backup Acer eRecovery Re-install bundled software without CD Restore from backupCreate factory default image CD Change password Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesEnergy Star guidelines compliance Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR Modem notices List of applicable countries English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Radio device regulatory notice General LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice EN 61000-3-2/-3 European Union EU FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 EFL50 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index English