Acer Aspire 1690 manual Bios Utility, Boot sequence, Disc to Disc Recovery enable, Password

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BIOS Utility

The BIOS Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.

Your computer is already properly configured and optimised, and you do not 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 Notebook PC 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.

Disc to Disc Recovery enable

To enable Disc to Disc Recovery (Hard Disk Recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select “Main” from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find “D2D Recovery” at the bottom of the screen and use the F5/F6 keys to set this value to “Enabled”.

Password

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/F6 keys to “Enable” this feature.

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Contents

Aspire 1690 Series User’s GuidePage First things first Your guidesTurning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Taking care of your AC adapterCleaning and servicing Please refer to Frequently-asked questions onVii Viii Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Regulation & safety noticesPage Front view An Aspire tourDescription Programs. See Launch keys on Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Specifications MicroprocessorWeight with battery Power Indicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Using the keyboard Lock keysLock Key Description Fn-F11Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Hot keys Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5 Fn-F6Fn-F7 Fn-F8Euro Symbol US dollar signLaunch key Default application Launch keysTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Tap Button Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lock Adjusting the volume AudioUsing system utilities Acer eManagerLaunch Manager Acer GridVista Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your NotebookMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to take to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to take with you Special considerationsSetting up a home office Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwordsEnglish Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/Data modem Built-in network feature Fast InfraredUniversal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 portPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardInstalling memory Bios Utility Boot sequenceDisc to Disc Recovery enable PasswordPlaying DVD movies Using softwareRegion code Country or region Power management Windows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Finding and playing content Advanced SettingsNavigation controls Arcade controlsPlayer controls DVD settings CinemaLanguage Album Slideshow settings Playing a video file VideoEditing a video file Music Copy backup your CD/DVD collectionBurner Data store files simply and easily Audio create your own greatest hits CDsVideo your world in pictures Acer eRecovery Create backupRestore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change passwordMultilingual operating system installation Acer disc-to-disc recoveryRestore without a Recovery CD English My computer Key link http//global.acer.com Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError Messages Corrective Action Requesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeModem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesFor modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice General FCC RF safety requirement European Union EUEnglish Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/6/1 English Page CD-ROM