Acer TravelMate 8200 Service Manual page 46

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:
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
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Besides, the settings below will be changed to "do nothing" (the personal settings will be recovered
once the Anti-Theft function is disable):
Power button
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Sleep button
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Close the lid
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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.
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