HP 311c-1140EI manual Displaying system information, Restoring default settings in Setup Utility

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To select an item, press enter.

To close a text box or return to the menu display, press esc.

To display additional navigation and selection information while Setup Utility is open, press f1.

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, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = BIOS Setup Options” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

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, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = BIOS Setup Options” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

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.

The 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.

Exiting Setup Utility

You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving changes.

To exit Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session:

If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.

To exit Setup Utility without saving your changes from the current session:

If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.

After either choice, the computer restarts in Windows.

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Contents Mini User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Power management Security Hardware features Identifying the hardwareTop components TouchPadLights Panel System and Security Power Options ButtonsFront components KeysRight-side components Left-side components Display components Bottom components Wireless antennas Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Wireless and local area network Using wireless devicesUsing the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless button Using Wireless Assistant software select models only Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyUsing operating system controls Setting up a Wlan Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIMRemoving a SIM Page Using Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WlanNetwork icon for Wlan is not displayed Cannot connect to a preferred Wlan networkCurrent Wlan network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weakConnecting to a local area network LAN Multimedia Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia features Adjusting the volume Installing multimedia software from the Internet Using preinstalled multimedia softwareMultimedia software Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Page Connecting an Hdmi device Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Webcam Identifying installed drives Drives and external devicesDrives Handling drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performanceUsing Disk Cleanup Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bayPage Using external drives Connecting optional external drives Sharing optical drivesUsing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB deviceUsing Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital cardRemoving a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the keyboard Pointing devices and keyboardInitiating Sleep Function HotkeySwitching the screen image Decreasing screen brightnessIncreasing screen brightness Initiating QuickLockIncreasing speaker volume Decreasing speaker volumeMuting speaker sound Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepUsing the battery meter Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing power plans Using external AC powerSetting password protection on wakeup Connecting the AC adapter Using battery power Testing an AC adapterFinding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Page Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a batteryFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the batteryPage Conserving battery power Storing a batteryFully recharge the battery Reenable Hibernation and SleepDisposing of a used battery Shutting down the computerSecurity 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 Software updates Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Setup Utility Starting Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Setup Utility menus System Configuration menuMain menu Security menuDiagnostics menu Index VGALabels Hdmi USB
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