HP CQ32 manual Setup Utility Bios, Starting Setup Utility

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10 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.

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Contents Compaq Presario Notebook PC Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives 101 111 Features Identifying hardwareTop components ComponentsTouchPad Lights Button and speakers Keys Fn keyDisplay Front component Right-side components Left-side components Rear component Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Labels Using wireless devices NetworkingUsing the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless action key Using HP Wireless Assistant Using operating system controlsUsing a Wlan Setting up a WlanUse a wireless transmitter with built-in security Protecting your WlanConnecting 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 wireless networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weakConnecting to a local area network Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Pointing devices and keyboardSelecting Using TouchPad gestures ScrollingConnecting an external mouse RotatingUsing the keyboard Using the action keysUsing the hotkeys Icon Function Hotkey DescriptionPage Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components Environmental NoticesAdjusting the volume Using the media activity action keys Installing multimedia software from a disc Using CyberLink PowerDVD softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Multimedia softwareAudio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Connecting an external monitor or projector VideoConnecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Identifying the installed optical drive Optical driveUsing optical discs DVD±RW/RCD-RW discs Selecting the right discCD-R discs DVD±R discsLightScribe DVD+R discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BDBlu-ray Disc Page Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settingsObserving the copyright warning Copying a CD or DVDCreating burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Webcam select models only Webcam tipsAdjusting webcam properties Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play Disc does not play automaticallyMovie stops, skips, or plays erratically 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 driversUsing power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting SleepUsing power plans Using the battery meterInitiating and exiting Hibernation Selecting a different power plan Viewing the current power planCustomizing power plans Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapterUsing battery power Testing an AC adapterUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeFinding battery information in Help and Support Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a batteryFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the batteryFully recharge the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Reenable Hibernation and SleepReplacing the battery Disposing of a used batteryShutting down the computer Page Drives Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Using external drives Page Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive Page Page Page 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 Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup UtilityAdministrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Setup Utility Bios Starting Setup UtilityChanging the language of Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Displaying system informationMain menu Setup Utility menusExiting Setup Utility 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 Create a system restore point Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Restore to a previous date and timePerforming a recovery Recovering from the recovery discsSymbols/Numerics IndexDVD Hdmi

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