16 Chapter 1

Empowering Technology password

You must set the Empowering Technology password to use the password protection feature of Acer
eRecovery Management to protect your data.

To set the Empowering Technology password:

1. Launch Acer eRecovery Management.
2. Click the Restore tab.
3. Click Password settings. The Empowering Technology Password Center dialogue box pops up.
4. Click Create a new password.
5. In the Create a New Password dialogue box, key in and confirm your password in the appropriate boxes.
Your password should have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 characters.
6. Enter a password hint that will help you remember your password.
7. Make sure the box Use for Acer eRecovery Management is checked.
8. Click OK to set the password.