User manual ACER ASPIRE 5338

[. . . ] Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 800 series Notebook computer Model number : _________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________ Purchase date: ___________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. [. . . ] If you enable this feature, please make sure that your warranty card is completed and sent back to Acer. This information will be used by Acer service centers to confirm ownership in case your Smart Card "key" is lost or damaged. Registering your notebook with Acer's service center is extremely important when replacing your lost Smart Card "key". If you have already bypassed the Smart Card registration, please reinstall the application as follows: 1 2 Insert your System CD and reinstall from it. Follow the onscreen instructions. To enable the Smart Card security feature, please refer to your Smart Card user manual. Running PlatinumSecure PlatinumSecure enhances the secure logon procedure for Windows 2000 or XP at the operating system level. It provides user authentication with an encryption/decryption function using the Smart Card. If your Smart Card is unavailable, the Emergency Card can serve as a temporary replacement for the Smart Card. After installation, the PlatinumSecure icon appears on the Windows desktop. Double-click on it or click the right mouse button, then select Open from the pop-up menu (or launch it from the PlatinumSecret program group). From the menu that appears, you can directly access three operations: PlatinumSecure Options, Smart Card Manager, and Change Password. 37 English PlatinumSecure Options Click on the PlatinumSecure Options button to open the Smart Card Options window. It provides great flexibility to meet the various privacy protection needs of many different users. · Disable Smart Card Authentication When Disable PlatinumPAS is selected, the PlatinumPAS Preboot Authentication System will be disabled. When Disable PlatinumSecure is selected, the PlatinumSecure Windows Logon Authentication with the Smart Card will be disabled, which means that the protection of your PC as well as other options under System Lock Option and Password Option will be disabled, too. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data: · Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS Utility. Once set, you must key-in this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility. See "BIOS Utility" on page 54 and your online guide for more details. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security. · · 41 · Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk. Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer, it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Password. English Important!If you forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the left-hand corner of the display screen. · · When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up. Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS Utility. When the User Password is set and the Password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. Try again and press Enter. · · · · Important! [. . . ] Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a b c d When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other English 6 7 8 9 10 11 76 Appendix B Notices controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. e f If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. English 12 13 Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. [. . . ]