User manual ACER TRAVELMATE P645-S-79QD

[. . . ] TravelMate P6 Series (14") User’s Manual 2- © 2013. TravelMate P6 Covers: TravelMate P645-S This revision: October 2013 Sign up for an Acer ID and enable Acer Remote Files Open the Acer Portal from the Start screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID. There are three great reason for you to get an Acer ID: • Remotely access your PC from your other devices with our free Acer Remote Files app • Get the latest offers and product information • Register your device for warranty service For more information please visit the AcerCloud website: www. acer. com/acercloud Model number: _________________________________ Serial number: _________________________________ Date of purchase: ______________________________ Place of purchase: ______________________________ Table of contents - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Using a Bluetooth connection 42 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . 42 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8. 1 . . . . . . [. . . ] To help, Acer has created an application that enables you to easily share your contact information. After you have created your contact information, from Start, type 'Contact Pickup' and then click the Contact Pickup icon. Your computer generates a QR code of your contact information enabling others to use their mobile device’s QR code scanning app to save your contact information. They can then follow the prompts on their device for adding your info to their contacts list. - 49 Keeping your computer and data safe. . . In this section you will find: • • • • How to secure your computer Setting passwords What you need to prepare when you’re traveling How to get the most out of your battery 50 - Acer ProShield ACER PROSHIELD Overview An all-in-one security solution, Acer ProShield provides an embedded security solution to address the following points of vulnerability: • Securing the device against unauthorized access • Protecting local storage • Securing the network Acer ProShield includes five modules that will secure your device from unauthorized access and intrusion. Note Your computer may not have all the modules mentioned below. Please refer to your computer’s specifications to confirm which modules are supported. • Credential Manager - Password, Fingerprint registration (if your PC has a fingerprint scanner), Online accounts configuration • Pre-Boot Authentication - Boot sequence and device security • Data Protection - Personal secure drive, file and folder encryption • Data Removal - File shredder • Information - About this software Setting up Acer ProShield The first time you run Acer ProShield, you will be led through a setup wizard that allows you to set up the parameters for Acer ProShield. Acer ProShield - 51 Click Start to begin. You will be required to set a password, and can choose to create a Personal Secure Drive. Note Select a password that you will remember, but is difficult to guess. Do not use words that can be found in a dictionary. It is advisable to use a combination of letters and numbers. Once you have set a password, you can click Next to proceed to setting up a Personal Secure Drive or click Finish to exit the wizard. 52 - Acer ProShield Personal Secure Drive The Personal Secure Disk (PSD) is a secure section of your hard disk where you can save files. You can only get access to the PSD via password or fingerprint authentication. Once setup is finished, you can go to the ProShield Console to manage your computer or make changes to the settings. Use the menu in the left-hand pane to make changes. Acer ProShield - 53 Credential Manager Here you can set and manage your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication. You can change your ProShield and Windows passwords, register fingerprints, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information. Fingerprint Registration* * (only if your PC has a fingerprint scanner) You can use a fingerprint scanner to secure your PC from unauthorized access. Register two or more fingerprints that can then be used to access your PC during start up, instead of your password. Click Registration Tutorial for more information. 54 - Acer ProShield Data Protection Here you can select files for encryption or decryption, and manage your Personal Secure Drive. Data Removal Here you can select files to be completely removed from the hard disk. The File Shredder overwrites the data to make recovering the data impossible. Warning Make sure you select only the information you want to shred. Once you have shredded a file or folder, it is impossible to recover the data. BIOS utility - 55 BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not normally need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press <F2> during the POST while the computer logo is being displayed. Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Setting passwords To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot: and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to enable this feature. 56 - Securing your computer SECURING Y O U R C O MP U TE R Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock The computer comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility. [. . . ] Don't click on the links in these messages as they make take you to fraudulent, malicious Web sites. • Steer clear of fraudulent Web sites used to steal personal information. When visiting a Web site, type the address (URL) directly into the Web browser rather than following a link within an email or instant message. Fraudsters often forge these links to make them look convincing. [. . . ]