Acer TravelMate 8481T - Manual (Page 27)

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English Acer ProShield (only for certain
model)
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.
• Credential Manager - Password, Bio-Protection, TPM configuration
• BIOS Migration - Boot sequence and device security
• Data Encryption - Personal secure drive, file and folder encryption
• Data Removal - File shredder
• Remote Manageability - ProShield remote UI
Setting up ProShield
The first time you run ProShield, you will be led through a setup wizard that allows
you to set up the parameters for ProShield. Click Start to begin. You will be required
to set a password.
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.