hi can enyone help me with a laptop problem i have a .acer aspire 3610.
i can log on even get up running but dah i went on the bios settings and put in a password and dah again i forgot the password i put in now. when i want to reformat from the hard drive i cant because i have for got the password to let me change the dam thing to start up from the disc please can enyone help whould be very greatfull thanks :dunce:

Consult your manual for options to clear the BIOS password.

Originally Posted by brian

hi there thanx for your reply but i havent got the manuel for my laptop as has been lost unfortunitly it is realy anoying as its only 6months old and was a present do you no where i could maby purches a manuel or is there a site to visit for downloading mabey thanx 4r your help

Manual here:

https://www.synapsenow.com/synapse/d...10_ENG_OLM.pdf

To activate the BIOS utility, press <F2> during the POST; while the notebook PC
logo is being displayed.

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.

Using passwords
Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these
passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer
and data:
• Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility.
Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility.
See "BIOS utility" on page 45.
• User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine
the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and
resume from Hibernation for maximum security.
• Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use.
Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up
and resume from Hibernation for maximum security.

Important! Do not forget your Supervisor Password! If you forget
your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an
authorized service center.