Acer Aspire 4715Z Aspire 4315 / 4715Z Service Guide - Page 25

Using the System Utilities Acer Empowering Technology NOTE: Models shipped with Windows Vista Starter Edition only support Acer eRecovery Management. The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides access to the following utilities: T Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. T Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. T Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. T Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. T Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. T Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. T Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. For more information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select the "Help" or "Tutorial" function. Empowering Technology Password Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you must initialize the Empowering Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to do so. If you have not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management, you will be asked to create it. NOTE: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no way to reset it except by reformatting your system. Make sure to remember or write down your password! Chapter 1 15