Compaq 6500 Family manual Helpful Hints, Launching Submenus, Alternate Key Function

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Configuring Your Notebook

Helpful Hints

There are several keyboard keys assigned to help you select menus and sub-menus, options, and to change option values.

Legend Key	Alternate Key	Function
F1	Alt + H	Displays the General Help window.
ESC	Alt + X	Exits the current menu and returns you to the previous
		screen.
¬ or ®		Selects a different menu bar item.
- or ¯	- (minus key)	Moves the cursor up and down between fields.
F5	- (minus key)	Scrolls backwards through the values of the highlighted
		field.
F6	+ (plus key)	Scrolls forward through the values of the highlighted
	<space bar>	field.
F9		Sets the fields for the active menu to their default values.
F10		Saves the new configuration and exits the System Setup.
Press Enter		Executes commands, selects submenus, selects fields, or
		displays available options.

Launching Submenus

Notice that a pointer symbol appears next to selected fields in the menu screens. For example, see the I/O Device Configuration option in the Advanced menu. The symbol indicates the existence of a submenu that can be launched for more advanced configuration options. To launch a submenu:

1.Move the highlighted cell to the desired Menu Bar item and press <Enter>.

2.Use the legend keys to navigate around the screen and make the needed configuration changes.

3.When you finish, press the [esc] key to exit the submenu and return to the main screen.

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Contents Compaq Armada 6500 Family Reference Guide June Table of Contents System Software & Restoration Configuring Your NotebookTroubleshooting Memory UpgradesAcronyms Meaning AcronymsVii Special NoticesViii Quick Setup Guide Documentation KitReference Guide Documentation Kit Html On-line HelpRelated Documentation Compaq Web Sites Getting to Know Your Computer FeaturesComponents, Controls, and Indicators Front and Right Side ComponentsComponent Description Front and Right Side View Front and Left Side Components Front and Left Side View Back View Back ComponentsBottom View Bottom ComponentsGoalAction Controlling PowerTouch pad Using the Touch padTouch Pad On-line Help Plugging In and Turning OnConnecting the Universal AC Adapter Turning on the Notebook Computer Preparing the Battery for Use Using the BatteryReplacing the Battery Battery Removal and Installation8a Removing Battery 8b Removing Battery 9a Installing the Battery Installing the Battery9b Installing the Battery Using Your Modem Country Select UtilityUser Responsibility More Information How to Use Country SelectSystem Software & Restoration Installing Optional SoftwareInstalling Documentation and Applications Application DescriptionSoftware Title Software Description Make Boot Diskettes UtilitiesUtilities Utility Description Using AMI Diagnostics on CD AMI DiagnosticsSystem Software & Restoration Using AMI Diagnostics on Diskette QuickRestore Preparation Using the Compaq QuickRestore CDQuickRestore Procedures System Software & Restoration System Software & Restoration Configuring Your Notebook Running System SetupSystem Setup Utility Menu Configurable Features Updating Your Notebook Computers ConfigurationHelpful Hints Launching SubmenusAlternate Key Function Main Menu Feature Settings Comments\O Device Configuration Submenu Field Settings CommentsAdvanced Menu EPP Enhanced Security Menu Setting/Changing a Supervisor Password Setting/Changing a User Password Deleting a Supervisor or User Password Password on Undock Power MenuFeatureSettingsComments Boot Menu Exit Menu Feature Action CommentsMemory Upgrades Removing Memory Compartment Cover Installing Additional MemoryInstalling Memory Removing Memory Removing MemoryCompaq Web Site TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Action TroubleshootingRequested partition does Troubleshooting Software or hardware LCD Troubleshooting PC Card Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Audio and IR Troubleshooting Technical Specifications GTX6300MD System SpecificationsFeature Specification Environment Technical SpecificationsPreparing for a Technical Support Call Compaq Customer SupportWorldwide Telephone Numbers Worldwide Telephone NumbersLocation Country Code Telephone Number Worldwide Telephone Numbers Country Location Code Worldwide Telephone Numbers Location Country Code Israel IndiaItaly JapanNew Zealand NetherlandsNorway PolandSwitzerland SwedenTaiwan ThailandVenezuela Worldwide Telephone NumbersRegulatory Agency Series Numbers Regulatory NoticesFederal Communications Commission Notice ModificationsCables Canadian Notice Avis CanadienEuropean Notice Japanese Notice German Ergonomics Notice Airline Travel NoticeEnergy Star Compliance Battery Notice Power CordsBattery Recycling and Disposal Cdrh Regulations Laser SafetyLaser Information Modem Notices FCC Regulations PartFCC Rules and Regulations Part Industry Canada IC Notice Canadian Department Of CommunicationsSafety Notices Power Requirements Package ContentsBritish Approvals Board for Telecommunications Babt Statutory NoticesSuitability for Use Hook Flash Ringer Equivalence Number RENGuard Tone Speaker ControlPulse Dialing TimingRepeat Attempts Bell Noise Use as an Extension on an Approved PabxIdentification of Ports Additional FeaturesDialing Modes Available FacilitiesInternational Notice To the customerTo Telephone Sales Modem Approvals Telecom Network ApprovalsArea Country Approval Number Europe Pacific AsiaRegulatory Notices Index Index-2 IndexIndex-3 Index-4