Acer 9500 manual Bios utility, Boot sequence, Enable disk-to-disk recovery, 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 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.

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Contents Aspire 9500 Series Users GuidePage Disposal instructions Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Please refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Operation conditionsContents Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet ManagementEmpowering Technology DC mode Acer ePower ManagementAC mode Create new power schemeAcer ePresentation Management An Aspire tour Front viewDescription Closed front view Icon DescriptionLeft view # Icon DescriptionRight view Rear view Base view Specifications English English Indicators Function DescriptionEasy-launch button Default application Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock key Description Using the keyboardLock keys Fn + F12Windows keys HotkeysKey Description Technology on Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1Fn + F2 Fn + F3Euro symbol Special keysUS dollar sign Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleLaunch Manager Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses?Noise suppression Microphone featuresAcoustic echo cancellation Beam formingFrequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen Infrared port does not work No audio is heard from the computerKeyboard does not respond Printer does not workWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call Acer Arcade for selected models InstantOn Arcade mode Arcade hotkeysButton remote control Remote functions SAPMini remote control Arcade main Cinema modeAlbum mode Video mode Music mode TV mode Display Settings Finding and playing contentSettings Audio SettingsArcade controls Navigation controlsPlayer controls Background mode Virtual keyboardCinema Slide Show settings AlbumEditing Pictures Capturing video TV models only VideoPlaying a video file SnapshotMusic Editing videoTV for selected models Time-Shifting TVScheduling recordings TV settingsRecorded TV Program guideRecording settings Using TeleText functionsChannel settings Guide settingsMake DVDs Authoring CD/DVDsFile type compatibility Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to bring to meetingsWhat to take with you Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerSpecial considerations Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youEntering passwords Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Securing your computerSetting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast Infrared FIRUniversal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 portPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardEjecting an ExpressCard Installing memory Connecting your TV and AV-in cables PAL/SECAM and Ntsc systems Acer DVB-T digital antenna To set up the antenna AV-in cable Enable disk-to-disk recovery Bios utilityBoot sequence PasswordUsing software Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Power management Acer eRecovery ManagementCreate backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change passwordTroubleshooting tips Error messagesError messages Corrective action English Regulations and safety notices Energy Star guidelines complianceFCC notice Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union EUEN 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 Index CD-ROMEnglish

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