HP 2740P manual Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt, Entering MultiBoot Express preferences

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Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt

To start Computer Setup and set the computer to display the MultiBoot startup location menu each time the computer is started or restarted, follow these steps:

1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

2.Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup.

3.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Boot Options, and then press enter.

4.In the MultiBoot Express Popup Delay (Sec) field, enter the length of time in seconds that you want the computer to display the startup location menu before it defaults to the current MultiBoot setting. (When 0 is selected, the Express Boot startup location menu is not displayed.)

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

– or –

Use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

Entering MultiBoot Express preferences

When the Express Boot menu displays during startup, you have the following choices:

●To specify a boot device from the Express Boot menu, select your preference within the allotted time, and then press enter.

●To prevent the computer from defaulting to the current MultiBoot setting, press any key before the allotted time expires. The computer will not start until you select a boot device and press enter.

●To allow the computer to start according to the current MultiBoot settings, wait for the allotted time to expire.

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Contents HP EliteBook 2740p User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboard Multimedia Power management 104 108 159 Xii Features Identifying hardwareTop components Pointing devicesFeatures Lights Buttons and switches Keys Panel System and Maintenance Power Options Front componentsRight-side components Left-side components Rear components Bottom components Display Wireless antennas select models only Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Using the tablet Tablet display componentsTablet mode Rotating the displayPage Page Page Identifying wireless and network icons Using wireless devices select models onlyNetworking Using the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing Wireless Assistant software select models only Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyUsing operating system controls Select Start All Programs HP HP Connection ManagerSetting up a Wlan Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Use wireless encryptionWork behind a firewall Close your networkRoaming to another network Connecting to a WlanSelect Start Connect to Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIMRemoving a SIM Page Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot create a Wlan connectionNetwork status icon is not displayed Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weakConnecting a modem cable Using the modem select models onlyConnecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selectionAdding new locations when traveling Solving travel connection problems Connecting to a local area network LAN Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboardScrolling Three finger flick Using the pen Performing other procedures with the pen Pressure sensitivityUsing the pen holder Calibrating the penUsing the touch screen select models only Setting pen preferencesTapping or clicking FlickingDragging ScrollingRotating Pinching Setting touch screen preferences Using touch screen settingsUsing the keyboard Using the keyboard lightPage Using hotkeys Displaying system informationPage Switching the screen image Viewing battery charge informationInitiating Sleep Enabling/disabling the TouchPadIncreasing screen brightness Decreasing screen brightnessActivating the ambient light sensor Using HP Quick Launch Buttons Using HP QuickLook Using HP QuickWebUsing the embedded numeric keypad Using the embedded numeric keypadUsing an optional external numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypadAdjusting the volume Multimedia featuresMultimedia Multimedia software Click the Notification Area tabInstalling your preloaded multimedia software Accessing your preinstalled multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Connecting external audio devices Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound RecorderAudio Checking your audio functionsPage Using the external monitor port Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo Webcam Adjusting webcam propertiesWebcam tips Capturing business card images Page Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepUsing the battery meter Using power plansInitiating and exiting Hibernation Click HibernateSetting password protection on wakeup Viewing the current power planSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plansUsing external AC power Connecting the AC adapterUsing battery power Finding battery information in Help and SupportDisplaying the remaining battery charge Using Battery CheckInserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Page Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a batteryFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the batteryPage Conserving battery power Storing a batteryFully recharge the battery Reenable Hibernation and SleepDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryShutting down the computer Testing an AC adapterClick Shut Down Page Drives Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Page Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Using HP 3D DriveGuard Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard statusUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Stopping and removing a USB deviceUsing USB legacy support Connecting a 1394 device Using a 1394 deviceStopping and removing a 1394 device Page Using external drives Using optional external devicesUsing the docking connector External media cards Using Media Card Reader cardsInserting a digital card Stopping and removing a digital card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyInserting an ExpressCard Stopping and removing an ExpressCard Using Smart Cards select models only Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Memory modules Adding or replacing a memory module Page Page Security Protecting the computerSetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsSetting passwords in Computer Setup Bios administrator password Managing a Bios administrator password Using Computer Setup DriveLock Entering a Bios administrator passwordSetting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLockRemoving DriveLock protection Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Viewing Computer Setup System Information Using Computer Setup security featuresSecuring system devices Using Computer Setup System IDs Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing a security cable Software updates Updating softwarePage Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Click DownloadBackup and recovery Backing up your information Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a recoverySelect Repair your computer Using f11 Computer Setup Starting Computer SetupUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupComputer Setup menus Restoring factory settings in Computer SetupFile menu Security menuSystem Configuration menu Computer SetupComputer Setup menus Select Computer Setup menus Ansi MultiBoot About the boot device orderPage Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesDynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferencesConfiguring and deploying a software image Using Client Management SolutionsManagement and printing Managing and updating software HP Client Manager for Altiris select models onlyPage HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only HP SSM System Software Manager Using Intel Active Management Technology select models only Enabling the iAMT solutionUsing the MEBx setup utility menus Intel ME ConfigurationIAMT Configuration Change Intel ME PasswordUsing the HP Universal Print Driver select models only Cleaning guidelines Cleaning productsCleaning procedures Cleaning the displayCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardSymbols/Numerics IndexUSB Jacks Ssid SIM AMT
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2740P specifications

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