HP LJ475UT manual Updating the Bios, Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup

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To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods:

●To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes, click the Exit icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter.

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●To save your changes and exit Computer Setup menus, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup

NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode.

To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps:

1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

2.Press f10 to enter Computer Setup.

3.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Restore Defaults.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions.

5.To save your changes and exit, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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Use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

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

Updating the BIOS

Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP Web site.

Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.

Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file.

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Contents HP Notebook User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Drives Performing a system recovery Backing up your information Cleaning products Page Finding information WelcomeResources For information about Finding informationTop Getting to know your computerTouchPad Lights Buttons Control Center System Power ManagementFn key KeysEsc key Front Right Left Left Display Bottom Networking Using an Internet service provider ISP Creating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing a Wlan Turning wireless devices on and offSetting up a new Wlan Connecting to an existing WlanRoaming to another network Protecting your WlanConnecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyUsing a modem select models only Connecting a modem cableConnecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboardIdentifying the hotkeys Using the keyboard Using the embedded numeric keypad Using keypadsTurning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using the integrated numeric keypadUsing an optional external numeric keypad Using the TouchPadTurning the TouchPad off and on Navigating Using TouchPad gesturesSelecting Scrolling Setting pointing device preferencesPinching/Zooming Multimedia Using the media activity keysUsing the audio features Adjusting the volume Checking your audio functions Using the Webcam select models onlyVGA Using video devicesConnecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Shutting down the computer Power managementUsing power-saving states Setting power optionsInitiating and exiting Suspend Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing the Power icon Using battery powerUsing power management Viewing the current power management settingsDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery lifeIdentifying low battery levels Storing a battery Conserving battery powerResolving a low battery level Disposing of a used battery Using external AC powerReplacing the battery Testing an AC adapter Handling drives DrivesRemoving the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard driveLift the hard drive 3 out of the hard drive bay Drives Installing a hard drive Page Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical drives select models onlyInserting an optical disc Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray opens normally Page External cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Connecting a USB deviceUsing optional external drives Using optional external devicesMemory modules Page Page Page Page Protecting the computer SecuritySetting passwords in the operating system Using passwordsSetting passwords in Computer Setup Entering an administrator password Managing an administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on password Using firewall softwareInstalling an optional security cable Performing a system recovery Backing up your information Backup and RecoveryPerforming a system recovery Backing up your information Starting Computer Setup Computer SetupUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Determining the Bios versionTroubleshooting Troubleshooting and supportComputer is unable to start up Computer screen is blankComputer is on but not responding Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is unusually warm An external device is not workingOptical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD Wireless network connection is not workingDisc does not play Computer does not detect the optical driveMovie is not visible on an external display Contacting customer support Component LabelsCleaning products Cleaning your computerInput power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic discharge USB IndexJacks