Acer 9500 Bios utility, Boot sequence, Enable disk-to-disk recovery, Password, Using software

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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 optimized, 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.

Enable disk-to-disk recovery

To enable disk-to-disk 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 <Space> 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. Select Set Supervisor password and press the <Enter> key. Using the cursor keys to navigate, input and verify the new password. Highlight Boot System and use the <Space> key to enable or disable this feature. Then select OK to exit.

Using software

Playing DVD movies

When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer.

1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; then close the DVD tray.

Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you to enter the region code. DVD disks are divided into 6 regions. Once your DVD drive is set to a region code, it will play DVD disks of that region only. You can set the region code a

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Contents Users Guide Aspire 9500 SeriesPage Disposal instructions Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Operation conditions Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Please refer to Frequently asked questions onContents Page Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eNet Management Acer eSettings ManagementEmpowering Technology Create new power scheme Acer ePower ManagementAC mode DC modeAcer ePresentation Management Front view An Aspire tourDescription Icon Description Closed front view# Icon Description Left viewRight view Rear view Base view Specifications English English Icon Function Description IndicatorsEasy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Fn + F12 Using the keyboardLock keys Lock key DescriptionHotkeys Windows keysKey Description Fn + F3 Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1Fn + F2 Technology onSpecial keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the system utilitiesLaunch Manager How do I check for viruses? Norton AntiVirusBeam forming Microphone featuresAcoustic echo cancellation Noise suppressionNothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Printer does not work No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Infrared port does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Acer Arcade for selected models Arcade hotkeys InstantOn Arcade modeButton remote control Remote functions Mini remote control Audio Settings Finding and playing contentSettings Display SettingsNavigation controls Arcade controlsPlayer controls Virtual keyboard Background modeCinema Album Slide Show settingsEditing Pictures Snapshot VideoPlaying a video file Capturing video TV models onlyEditing video MusicTime-Shifting TV TV for selected modelsTV preview TV settingsRecorded TV Scheduling recordingsRecording settings Using TeleText functionsSignal settings Channel settingsAuthoring CD/DVDs Make DVDsFile type compatibility Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Moving aroundWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwordsSetting passwords Connectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Fast Infrared FIR Built-in network featureIeee 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USBInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Inserting an ExpressCard ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Installing memory PAL/SECAM and Ntsc systems Connecting your TV and AV-in cablesAcer DVB-T digital antenna To set up the antenna AV-in cable Password Bios utilityBoot sequence Enable disk-to-disk recoveryAcer eRecovery Management Power managementRegion code Country or region English Restore from backup Create backupCreate factory default image CD Change password Re-install bundled software without CDEnglish Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action English Energy Star guidelines compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensList of applicable countries TBREnglish Important safety instructions English LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU Radio device regulatory notice GeneralEN 61000-3-2/-3 FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking CD-ROM IndexEnglish
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