HP CQ56-115DX, CQ56-110US manual Setup Utility Bios, Starting Setup Utility, Using Setup Utility

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12 Setup Utility (BIOS)

Starting Setup Utility

Using Setup Utility

Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility includes settings for the types of peripherals installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and extended memory.

CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly.

Starting Setup Utility

Turn on or restart the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.

Using Setup Utility

Changing the language of Setup Utility

1.Start Setup Utility.

2.Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter.

3.Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter.

4.When a confirmation prompt with your language selected is displayed, press enter.

5.To save your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.

Your change takes effect immediately.

Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility

Setup Utility does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and selection are by keystroke.

To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys.

To choose an item in a list or to toggle a field—for example an Enable/Disable field—use either the arrow keys or f5 and f6.

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Contents HP Notebook User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Memory modules Security Appendix B Routine care Welcome Finding informationWelcome Getting to know your computer TouchPad TopLights Top Button and speakers Keys Right side Left side Display Wireless antennas Bottom Additional hardware Networking Using an Internet service provider ISP Identifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionUsing a Wlan Turning wireless devices on and offConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new WlanProtecting your Wlan Roaming to another networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a local area network LANPage Using the keyboard Pointing devices and keyboardFunction Action key Using the TouchPad Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the media activity controls MultimediaAudio Webcam select models only Adjusting the volumeChecking your audio functions Video VGAPower management Shutting down the computerSetting power options Using power-saving statesUsing the Power icon Using battery powerUsing power management Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Maximizing battery life Managing low battery levelsConserving battery power Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Using external AC powerReplacing the battery Testing an AC adapter Drives Handling drivesReplacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard driveInstalling the hard drive Page Using optical drives select models only Identifying the installed optical drivePlaying a CD Removing a CDPage Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices Using a USB device Using optional external drives Using optional external devicesRemoving a USB device Memory modules Page Page Page Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in the operating system Operating system passwords FunctionBackup and Recovery Performing a system recovery Backing up your information Setup Utility Bios Starting Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Restoring factory default settings in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Troubleshooting and support TroubleshootingComputer is unable to start up Computer screen is blankSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is on but not respondingComputer is unusually warm An external device is not workingWireless network connection is not working Optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CDDisc does not play Computer does not detect the optical driveMovie is not visible on an external display Contacting customer support Labels ComponentRoutine care Cleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Appendix C Specifications Electrostatic discharge Index LAN USBWlan
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