HP CQ32 manual Displaying system information, Restoring default settings in Setup Utility

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Displaying system information

The following procedure explains how to display system information in Setup Utility. If Setup Utility is not open, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is open, begin at step 2.

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 f10.

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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. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.

2.Select the Main menu. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed.

3.To exit Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.

Restoring default settings in Setup Utility

The following procedure explains how to restore Setup Utility default settings. If Setup Utility is not already running, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 2.

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 f10.

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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. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.

2.Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter.

3.When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter.

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

Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts.

NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings.

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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 hardwareComponents Top 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 NetworkingIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controlsUsing 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 WlanCannot connect to a preferred wireless network Network icon is not displayedCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weakConnecting to a local area network Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad 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 Using CyberLink PowerDVD software Using other preinstalled multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Multimedia softwareConnecting external audio devices AudioChecking 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/RSelecting the right disc CD-R discsCD-RW discs DVD±R discsPlaying a CD, DVD, or BD LightScribe DVD+R discsBlu-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 driversPower management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepUsing the battery meter Using power plansInitiating and exiting Hibernation Viewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planCustomizing power plans Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapterUsing battery power Testing an AC adapterDisplaying the remaining battery charge Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Calibrating a battery Resolving a low battery levelFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the batteryConserving battery power Storing a batteryFully recharge the battery Reenable Hibernation and SleepDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryShutting down the computer Page Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Using external drives Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive Page Page Page Using a USB device Connecting 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 Using passwords SecurityProtecting 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 UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Displaying system informationSetup 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 Using 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 discsSymbols/Numerics IndexDVD Hdmi

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