HP Pro x2 612 G1 (Windows 8.1) manual Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup

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Select Main > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

To save your changes and exit Computer Setup menus:

Click the Save icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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Select Main > Save Changes and Exit, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup

NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode.

To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps:

1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then quickly press the esc key or hold down the volume down button while the “Hold the Volume Down button to enter the BIOS Startup Menu” is displayed at the bottom of the screen. The Startup menu is displayed.

2.Press or tap f10 to enter Computer Setup.

3.Select Main > Restore Defaults.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions.

5.To save your changes and exit, click the Save icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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Select Main > Save Changes and Exit, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings.

80 Chapter 12 Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN VGA Drives Contacting support Labels Appendix a Welcome Finding information Resources For information aboutResources Welcome Getting to know your computer Tablet edge componentsGetting to know your computer Amber The computer is connected to external power Display Component DescriptionPower keyboard TopTouchPad Lights Keys Fn keyRight side Left side Releasing the tablet from the power keyboard RearAdjusting your tablets screen brightness Changing your tablets settingsAdjusting your tablets autorotate lock Changing your tablets viewUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using operating system controlsUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Connecting to a WlanUsing GPS select models only Inserting and removing a SIMConnecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a local area network LAN Page Connecting to a network Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad and gestures Turning the TouchPad off and on TappingScrolling Finger pinch zoomFinger click Rotating select models onlyFlicking select models only Edge swipes select models onlyLeft-edge swipe Using touch screen gestures Setting touch screen preferencesOne-finger slide Tapping Pinching/stretchingRotating select models only Edge swipes Right-edge swipeLeft-edge swipe Holding the pen Using the digitizer pen select models onlyIdentifying the pen components Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipeUsing the on-screen keyboard Using the keyboardStoring the pen Using Windows shortcut keys Identifying the hot keysDescription Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypadUsing an optional external numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and offMultimedia Connecting speakersAdjusting the volume AudioConnecting headphones and microphones WebcamsChecking audio functions on the computer Video VGADisplayPort Connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport Multimedia Power management Shutting down the computerUsing the power meter and power settings Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepUsing battery power Setting password protection on wakeupFactory-sealed battery Displaying the remaining battery charge Finding additional battery informationUsing Battery Check Maximizing battery discharge timeUsing external AC power Conserving battery powerTesting an AC adapter Using memory card readers External cards and devicesInserting a memory card Using smart cards Removing a memory cardUsing a USB device Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Using optional external devices Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using optional external drives External cards and devices Handling drives Using Disk DefragmenterDrives Improving hard drive performanceUsing Disk Cleanup Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Password FunctionSetting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator passwordManaging a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator passwordSetting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock passwordUsing Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using the fingerprint reader select models only Installing critical security updatesUsing HP Client Security Locating the fingerprint readerSecurity Cleaning procedures MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or NotebooksUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouseUsing the Windows recovery tools Backup and recoveryPerforming a system recovery Backing up your informationUsing f11 recovery tools Using Windows operating system media purchased separately Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset Using HP Software SetupUsing Computer Setup Starting Computer SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Select Main Restore DefaultsUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Choosing MultiBoot preferences Using MultiBootAbout the boot device order Synchronizing the tablet and keyboardSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptUsing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Setting a MultiBoot Express promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support EnvironmentPage Support Contacting supportLabels Specifications Input powerOperating environment Specifications Traveling with the computer Appendix a Traveling with the computer Resolving issues TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Computer is unable to start upComputer is unusually warm Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is on but not responding An external device is not workingWireless network connection is not working Disc does not playMovie is not visible on an external display Page Electrostatic discharge Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexMaintenance SIM