Bios utility, Boot sequence, Password | Acer 5650 specs

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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 <F5> and <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> and <F6> keys to enable this feature.

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Acer 5650 manual Bios utility, Boot sequence, Enable disk-to-disk recovery, Password

Contents

Aspire 5650 Series Users GuidePage Disposal instructions Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and off Taking 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 conditions Contents Page Page Page Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Empowering Technology DC mode Acer ePower ManagementAC mode Create new power scheme Acer ePresentation Management Empowering Technology Your Acer notebook tour Front viewDescription Closed front view Icon Description English Left view Right view Rear viewIcon Item Description Base view Specifications English English English English Indicators Function Description Easy-launch button Default application Easy-launch buttons Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys HotkeysKey Description Fn + F2 Acer EmpoweringHotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1 Technology on Euro symbol Special keysUS dollar sign Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD disk Adjusting the volume Audio Using the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses?Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Frequently 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 work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call Acer Arcade Button remote control Remote functions Finding and playing content SettingsDisplay Settings Navigation controls Audio SettingsArcade controls Player controls Background mode Virtual keyboard Cinema Slide Show settings AlbumEditing Pictures Capturing video TV models only VideoPlaying a video file Snapshot Music Editing video TV for selected models Time-shift functionality Scheduling recordings TV settingsRecorded TV Program guide Channel settings Using TeleText functionsSignal settings Recording settings Make DVDs Authoring CD/DVDsFile type compatibility Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computer Taking 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 you Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwords Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Built-in network feature Fast Infrared FIR Universal Serial Bus USB Ieee 1394 port PC 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 systemsAcer DVB-T digital antenna To set up the antenna AV-in cable Enable disk-to-disk recovery Bios utilityBoot sequence Password Using software Playing DVD moviesRegion code Country or region Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change password Troubleshooting 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 countries TBR List of applicable countries English 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-ROM English