Acer TravelMate 8200, Service Manual

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36 Chapter 1
Your password needs to be between four and eight characters, and should consist of letters and
numbers. Once you’ve set the password, the Anti-theft feature will be activated.
If you enter a password that is invalid for any reason, you will be prompted to try again.
When this function is activated, Acer GraviSense will show a full screen image and a password
window.
When Anti-Theft is activated, it will disable the following keys functions:
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Alt + Tab
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Ctrl +Shift + Esc
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Ctrl + Alt + Del
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Windows keys
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Task bar
Besides, the settings below will be changed to “do nothing” (the personal settings will be recovered
once the Anti-Theft function is disable):
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Power button
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Sleep button
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Close the lid
If the system detects any movement when this function is activated, the system will emit a beep as
a warning and prompt you to enter the password.
NOTE: Please remember the password for it can not be changed.
NOTE: You need to disable the Task Manager before setting the Anti-Theft function.