How Do I Start the IGEL UD Pocket?

To start your computer using the IGEL UD Pocket, you need to adjust the boot settings during startup.

Your computer must support booting from USB devices.

The keys used to access the boot menu vary depending on the manufacturer. Common options include:

When your computer starts, repeatedly press the appropriate key until the Boot Menu appears. Then select:

"UD Pocket" from the list of available boot devices.

If the method above does not work, open your computer's BIOS/UEFI settings by pressing one of the following keys during startup:

Within the BIOS/UEFI settings:

If you are unsure how to do this, consult the BIOS/UEFI documentation provided by your device manufacturer.

For additional information about booting the IGEL UD Pocket, you can also visit the manufacturer's onboarding page:

The following list shows common boot menu shortcut keys for different PC manufacturers:

Manufacturer	Type	Models	Boot Menu	Notes
ACER			Esc, F12, F9
ACER	netbook	Aspire One, Aspire Timeline	F12
ACER	netbook	Aspire v3, v5, v7	F12	The "F12 Boot Menu" must be enabled in BIOS. It is disabled by default.
APPLE		After 2006	Option
APPLE		Mac mini, MacBook Air 2018, MacBook Pro	Follow this guide
ASUS	desktop		F8
ASUS	laptop		Esc
ASUS	laptop	R503C	F8
ASUS	netbook	Eee PC 1025c	Esc
COMPAQ		Presario	Esc, F9
DELL	desktop	Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude	F12	Select "USB Flash Drive"
DELL	desktop	Inspiron One 2020, 2305, 2320, 2330 All-In-One	F12	Select "USB Flash Drive"
DELL	laptop	Inspiron	F12	Select "USB Flash Drive"
DELL	laptop	Precision	F2	Select "USB Storage Device" from boot menu
EMACHINES			F12
HP	generic		Esc, F9
HP	desktop	Media Center	Esc
HP	desktop	Pavilion 23 All In One	Esc	Select boot media from the menu
HP	desktop	Pavilion g6 and g7	Esc
HP	desktop	Pavilion HPE PC, h8-1287c	Esc	Then F9 for "Boot Menu"
HP	desktop	Pavilion PC, p6 2317c	Esc	Then F9 for "Boot Menu"
HP	desktop	Pavilion PC, p7 1297cb	Esc	Then F9 for "Boot Menu"
HP	desktop	TouchSmart 520 PC	Esc	Then F9 for "Boot Menu"
HP	laptop	2000	Esc	Select "Patriot Memory" on the Boot Option Menu
HP	notebook	Pavilion	Esc	Select "Patriot Memory" on the Boot Option Menu
HP	notebook	ENVY dv6 and dv7 PC	Esc	Then F9 for "Boot Menu"
INTEL			F10
LENOVO	desktop		F12, F8, F10
LENOVO	laptop		F12
LENOVO	laptop	IdeaPad P500	F12 or Fn + F11
NEC			F5
PACKARD BELL			F8
SAMSUNG			F12, Esc
SAMSUNG	netbook	NC10	Esc
SAMSUNG	ultrabook	Series 5 Ultra and Series 7 Chronos	Esc
SHARP
SONY		VAIO, PCG, VGN	F11
SONY		VGN Esc	F10
TOSHIBA		Protege, Satellite, Tecra	F12
TOSHIBA		Equium F12	F12

This article is only relevant if you are active in a project that requires the use of an IGEL USB Stick (IGEL UD Pocket).