1Empowering TechnologyAcer Empowering TechnologyThe Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequentlyused functions and manage your new Acer system. Displayed by default in theupper half of your screen, it provides access to the following utilities:• Acer eNet Management (for selected models) hooks up to location-basednetworks intelligently.• Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizablepower plans.• Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjustsdisplay settings.• Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models) protects data withpasswords and encryption.• Acer eLock Management (for selected models) limits access to externalstorage media.• Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliablyand completely.Note: Models shipped with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition onlysupport Acer eRecovery Management.• Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjustssettings easily.For more information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, thenselect the "Help" or "Tutorial" function.Empowering Technology passwordBefore using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, youmust initialize the Empowering Technology password. Right-click on theEmpowering Technology toolbar and select "Password Setup" to do so. If youhave not initialized the Empowering Technology password and run Acer eLockManagement or Acer eRecovery Management, you will be asked to create it.
