Setting the Boot drive sequence | Acer 280 Series, 230 Series

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Boot

The Boot menu contains parameter values that determine in what order the bootable devices in your computer start-up.

Setting the Boot drive sequence

Use the cursor up/down keys to select a boot device, then press ↑ or ↓ to change its order. Items with a “+” sign can be further expanded.

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Acer 280 Series, 230 Series manual Setting the Boot drive sequence

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TravelMate 230/280 series Page First things first Your guides Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerTaking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packTaking care of your AC adapter Page Contents Troubleshooting my computer Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index TravelMate Page Front view TravelMate tourDescription Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Memory Houses the computers main memory Compartment Features PerformanceDisplay Multimedia Human-centric design and ergonomics Expansion Indicators Icon Function Description Understanding the icons No. Description Using the keyboard Special keysLock keys Lock key Description Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Embedded numeric keypad Hot keys Windows keysKey Description Hot key Icon Function Description Euro symbol Launch Keys Description Default application Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left button Right Center Tap Button Buttons Storage Hard diskOptical drive Ejecting the CD or DVD tray Playing DVD movies Region Code Country or Region Floppy drive Ejecting a diskette Adjusting the volume Audio Power management Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around with your TravelMateMoving around Preparing the computer What to bring to short meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to long meetings What to bring with you Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer Special considerations Setting a password Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Changing a password Removing a passwordSetting passwords Getting to know your TravelMate My computer Page Connectivity options Expanding through optionsModem Network Universal Serial Bus Inserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Upgrade options Memory upgrade Installing memory Page Using system utilities Launch Manager Bios Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter Description Main LAN Advanced Primary Master Secondary Master Device Configuration PCI IRQ Routing Security Boot Setting the Boot drive sequence Exit This menu contains the exit options Customizing my computer My computer Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screen Image is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer Floppy drive cannot access a diskette CD or DVD drive cannot access a discKeyboard does not respond Serial mouse does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Error messages Error Messages Corrective Action Setup to reconfigure the system Device Error Messages Corrective Action International Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Troubleshooting my computer Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and video Weight and dimensions PowerPorts Environment Options Appendix a Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices of your computer FCC notice Use conditions Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesTBR Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement Varning Year 2000 compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Tick notice Index CD-ROM ===SO