HP 110c-1040DX, 110c-1048NR, 110c-1001NR Starting the Setup Utility, Using the Setup Utility

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12 Setup Utility

Starting the Setup Utility

The 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 device and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences.

To start the Setup Utility:

▲Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 = BIOS Setup Options” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

Using the Setup Utility

Changing the language of the Setup Utility

The following procedure explains how to change the language of the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility is not already running, begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 2.

1.Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the device, 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 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 the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.

Your change goes into effect immediately.

Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility

Because the Setup Utility is not Windows based, it 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 or f6.

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Contents Mini User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Internet Digital cards Drives Knowing the parts Identifying the hardwareTop components TouchPadLight Right TouchPad buttonFront components KeysStart Control Panel Performance Right-side components Left-side componentsDisplay components Bottom components Wireless antennas Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting StandbyInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using power schemesViewing the current scheme Using external AC power Setting password protection upon exiting StandbySelecting a different power scheme Customizing power schemesUsing battery power Connecting the AC adapterDisplaying 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 Standby Discharge the batteryConserving battery power Storing a batteryFully recharge the battery Reenable Hibernation and StandbyDisposing of a used battery Shutting down the deviceInternet Connecting to a wired network Using wireless devices Connecting to a wireless networkIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless switch Using the wireless controlsUsing HP Connection Manager software select models only Using a Wlan Using HP Wireless Assistant softwareSetting up a Wlan Protecting your WlanConnecting 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 Page Multimedia Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Adjusting the volume Installing multimedia software from the Internet Using other preinstalled multimedia softwareMultimedia software Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Page Connecting an external monitor or projector VideoWebcam Security Using passwordsProtecting the device Passwords set in Windows Passwords set in Setup UtilityAdministrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Digital cards Inserting a digital cardStopping and removing a digital card Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceUSB devices Stopping and removing a USB device Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the keyboard Pointing devices and keyboardInitiating Standby fn+f1 Function HotkeySwitching the screen image fn+f2 Decreasing screen brightness fn+f3Increasing screen brightness fn+f4 Initiating QuickLock fn+f6Decreasing speaker sound fn+f10 Muting speaker sound fn+f8Increasing speaker sound fn+f11 Drives Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Using external drives Using optional external devicesMemory modules Page Page Page Updating software Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Setup Utility Starting the Setup UtilityUsing the Setup Utility Changing the language of the Setup UtilityExiting the Setup Utility Restoring default settings in the Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Setup Utility menus System Configuration menuMain menu Security menuDiagnostics menu Index VGAJacks SIM

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