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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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TravelMate 4400 Series Users GuidePage Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adaptor Please refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Securing your computer Power managementTaking your notebook PC with you Expanding through options Regulations and safety notices Acer eRecoveryTroubleshooting Description TravelMate tourFront view Icon Description Closed front viewSee Launch keys on page 10 for more details Left view # Icon Description Right view Rear view Base view Specifications English English Indicators Icon Function Description Launch key Default application Launch keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Hotkeys EManager. See Acer eManager on Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1Fn + F2 Fn + F3 Euro symbol Special keys Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Adjusting the volume Audio Using the system utilities Acer eManager Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screen No audio is heard from the computer Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW You are required to provide the following information Name Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computer What to take to long meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take to short meetings What to take with you Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Special considerations 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 Universal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 port PC Card slot Inserting a PC Card Bios utility Boot sequence Using software Enable disk-to-disk recoveryPassword Playing DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Create backup 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 Modem notices TBR List of applicable countries English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Radio device regulatory notice General LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU EN 61000-3-2/-3 FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Index English