HP CQ41-205TX, CQ41-204TX, CQ41-206TX, CQ41-207TX manual Setup Utility Bios, Starting Setup Utility

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A Setup Utility (BIOS)

Starting Setup Utility

Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is not working.

The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences.

To start Setup Utility:

▲Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.

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1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc.

2.When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.

102 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)

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Contents Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Multimedia Drives External devices and external media cards 117 Features Identifying hardwareTop components ComponentsTouchPad Lights ComponentsFeatures Panel System and Security Power Options Buttons and speakersKeys Fn keyDisplay Front components Rear componentRight-side components Left-side components Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Labels Wireless, local area network, and modem Using wireless devicesUsing the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless button Using HP Wireless Assistant Using operating system controlsUsing a Wlan Setting up a WlanUse a wireless transmitter with built-in security Use wireless encryptionProtecting your Wlan Work behind a firewallConnecting to a Wlan Roaming to another networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WlanNetwork 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 weakUsing the modem select models only Connecting a modem cableSelecting a location setting Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapterViewing the current location selection Adding new locations when traveling Select Start Devices and PrintersSolving travel connection problems Check the telephone line typeCheck for pulse or tone dialing Set the modem to ignore dial tonesConnecting to a local area network Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialingUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboardSetting TouchPad preferences Connecting an external mouseUsing keyboard hotkeys Function HotkeyDisplaying system information Opening Help and SupportOpening the Print Options window Switching the screen imageOpening a Web browser Initiating Sleep Initiating QuickLockDecreasing screen brightness Increasing screen brightnessPlaying, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD Stopping an audio CD or a DVDPlaying previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD Playing next track or section of an audio CD or a DVDUsing keypads Num lk keyUsing the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypadCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components Environmental NoticesAdjusting the volume Click Customize notification iconsUsing the media activity hotkeys Using DVD Play software Using other preinstalled multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Multimedia softwareConnecting external audio devices Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound RecorderAudio Checking your audio functionsConnecting an external monitor or projector VideoConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi Webcam select models only Webcam tipsAdjusting webcam properties Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play Select Advanced Settings Monitor tabDisc does not play automatically DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically DVD movie is not visible on an external displayRemove any discs from the optical drive Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device driversPower management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepUsing the battery meter Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing power plans Setting password protection on wakeupViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planUsing external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Testing an AC adapter Finding battery information in Help and Support Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryDisable Hibernation and Sleep Fully recharge the battery Discharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Conserving battery power Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryShutting down the computer Click Shut downDrives Handling drivesOptical drive Identifying the installed optical driveSelect Start Computer Using optical discs DVD±RW/RSelecting the right disc CD-R discsCD-RW discs DVD±R discsLightScribe DVD+R discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BDBlu-ray Disc Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlaySelect Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Observing the copyright warning Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suite Power2GoCopying a CD or DVD Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Removing the optical drive Using external drives Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive Page Page Tighten the hard drive cover screws Replacing the hard drive Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices and external media cards Removing a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital cardRemoving a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Security Protecting the computerUsing passwords Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Setup Utility Administrator passwordPower-on password Entering an administrator passwordUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cableSetup Utility Bios Starting Setup UtilityChanging the language of Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Setup Utility menus Exiting Setup UtilityMain menu Security menuSystem Configuration menu Diagnostics menuSoftware updates Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Updating programs and drivers Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information Using Windows Backup and Restore Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and RestoreUsing system restore points When to create restore pointsCreate a system restore point Restore to a previous date and timePerforming a recovery Recovering from the recovery discsSelect Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery Manager Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager windowSymbols/Numerics IndexJacks Ssid Page Wlan label 14 Wlan module 11 writable media Index

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