HP ZBook 15 Mobile manual Updating the Bios, Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup

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To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods:

●To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes, click the Exit icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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

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

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

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 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 Computer Setup.

3.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Restore Defaults.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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

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

Updating the BIOS

Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP Web site.

Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.

Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file.

Determining the BIOS version

To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Vii Security Input power Operating environment Page Welcome Finding information Resources For information aboutGetting to know your computer TopTouchPad Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Select Computer Control CenterKeys Fn keyFront Right Environmental NoticesSee Using a USB device on LeftRear Display Bottom Bottom Using an Internet service provider ISP Identifying wireless and network status iconsCreating a wireless connection Turning wireless devices on and offUsing a Wlan Connecting to an existing WlanSetting up a new Wlan Using the operating system controlsProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Roaming to another networkPage Using the keyboard Keyboard and pointing devicesIdentifying the hot keys Using the TouchPad Using keypadsUsing the integrated numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadUsing TouchPad gestures NavigatingSelecting Tapping ScrollingPinching/Zooming Rotating select models onlySetting pointing device preferences Using the pointing stickUsing the audio features Adjusting the volumeMultimedia Using the webcam select models only Using video devicesChecking your audio functions Select Configure Display Settings Click Detect Monitors DisplayPort Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Shutting down the computerUsing the Power icon Using power managementInitiating and exiting Suspend Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing battery power Displaying the remaining battery chargeInserting or removing the battery Viewing the current power management settingsCharging a battery Maximizing battery life Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Conserving battery power Storing a batteryResolving a low battery level Using external AC power Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Testing an AC adapterPage Removing or replacing the service cover DrivesHandling drives Removing the service cover Replacing the service coverReplacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard drivePage Installing a hard drive Using memory cards External cards and devicesInserting a memory card Removing a memory cardUsing smart cards select models only Using ExpressCards select models only Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Configuring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardUsing a USB device Removing an ExpressCardUsing optional external devices Connecting a USB deviceUsing the docking connector Using optional external drivesMemory modules Page Page Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in the operating system Setting passwords in Computer SetupManaging a Bios administrator password Using a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator passwordManaging a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordUsing Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Using firewall softwareManaging an Automatic DriveLock password Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyEnabling fingerprint authentication during logon Enrolling your fingerprint Select the Use Fingerprint Reader optionBackup and Recovery Creating backupsCreating restore media Backing up your information Performing a system recovery Remove everything and reinstall Sled Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System Diagnostics Starting Computer SetupUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupUpdating the Bios Restoring factory settings in Computer SetupDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using Advanced System Diagnostics MultiBoot About the boot device orderEnabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changesChoosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupDynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Setting a MultiBoot Express promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Troubleshooting and support TroubleshootingWireless network connection is not working Computer is unusually warmAn external device is not working Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not playMovie is not visible on an external display Contacting support Labels Serial number Product number Cleaning your computer Cleaning productsCleaning procedures Cleaning the displayCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic discharge