Entering passwords | Acer TravelMate 360 manual

42	1 G etting to know your Tra velMa te

Important! Do not forget your Setup a nd Ha rd Disk Pa ssword! If you forget your pa ssword, plea se get in touc h with your dea ler or a n a uthorized servic e c enter.

Entering passwords

When a pa ssword is set, a pa ssword prompt a ppea rs in the left-ha nd c orner of the displa y sc reen.

•When the Setup Pa ssword is set, the following prompt a ppea rs when you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility a t boot-up.

Type the Setup Pa ssword a nd press Enter to a c c ess the BIOS Utility.

•When the Power-on Pa ssword is set, the following prompt a ppea rs a t boot-up.

Type the Power-on Pa ssword (a . symbol a ppea rs for ea c h

c ha ra c ter you type) a nd press Enter to use the c omputer. If you enter the pa ssword inc orrec tly, a n x symbol a ppea rs. Try a ga in a nd press Enter.

•When the Ha rd Disk Pa ssword is set, the following prompt a ppea rs a t boot-up.

Type the Ha rd Disk Pa ssword (a . symbol a ppea rs for ea c h

c ha ra c ter you type) a nd press Enter to use the c omputer. If you enter the pa ssword inc orrec tly, a n x symbol a ppea rs. Try a ga in a nd press Enter.

Important! You ha ve three c ha nc es to enter a pa ssword. If you suc c essfully entered the pa ssword, you a re presented with a

c orrec t entry symbol.

If you fa il to enter the pa ssword c orrec tly a fter three tries, the

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Acer TravelMate 360 manual Entering passwords

Contents

TravelMate 360 series Page First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Contents Troubleshooting your computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index TravelMate Page Description TravelMate tourFront view Etting to know your Tra velMa te Left view Right view Rear view Description Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance Multimedia Expansion ConnectivityHuman-centric design and ergonomics Indicators Icon Function Description Num Loc k Lights when Num Loc k is a c tiva ted Lock keys Using the keyboardSpecial keys Lock key Description Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypad Key Description Windows keysHot keys Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Lic k on Start, Settings, Control Panel Launch Keys Launch key Default application Email checking function Etting to know your Tra velMa te Touchpad Touchpad basics Ba r of Windows a pplic a tions Function Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Hard disk Connecting and disconnecting the EasyLink combo driveStorage EasyLink combo drive Etting to know your Tra velMa te Ejecting the optical drive tray Using softwareEjecting a floppy disk Playing DVD movies Region code Country or region Adjusting the volume Audio Basic power management Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Preparing the computer What to bring to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to short meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeWhat to bring with you Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you Securing your computer Using a computer security lockUsing the SmartCard Page Registering your smart card Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure Options Encrypt/Decrypt Change PasswordSmartCard Manager Running PlatinumKey Using passwords Entering passwords Setting passwords Etting to know your Tra velMa te Computer Page Fax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Fast infrared Universal Serial Bus PC Card slots Inserting a PC Card Ejecting a PC Card Installing memory Upgrade optionsMemory upgrade Port expansion devices Ustomizing your c omputer Launch Manager Lic k on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager Launch Manager and 802.11b Wireless LAN Bios Utility Ustomizing your c omputer Troubleshooting your Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screen Image is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer Infrared port does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Troubleshooting your c omputer Troubleshooting tips Error messages Error Messages Corrective Action Error Messages Corrective Action Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Page Troubleshooting your c omputer Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and video Ports Weight and dimensionsTemperature Humidity non-condensing Options Battery packAC adapter Appendix a Spec ific a tions Appendix B This a ppendix lists the genera l notic es of your c omputer FCC notice Use conditions CTR Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement 98-32 Lithium battery statementYear 2000 compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Index Messa ges error