HP 1103530NR manual Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility, Exiting Setup Utility

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Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility

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

To return all settings in Setup Utility 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 Setup Utility.

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.

– or –

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.

Exiting Setup Utility

●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.

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.

Determining the BIOS version

To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Page Introduction Finding more information about your new computerCreating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network status iconsNetworking select models only Turning wireless devices on or off Using the wireless buttonUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using a Wlan Using operating system controlsConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan Select Start Connect toUsing HP Mobile Broadband select models only Protecting your WlanRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Removing a SIMUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapterSelecting a location setting Viewing the current location selectionWindows Select Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Using the media activity controls MultimediaAudio Adjusting the volume Checking audio functions on the computerUsing SkyRoom select models only Webcam select models onlyVideo DisplayPort HdmiConfiguring audio for Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models onlyUsing HP MediaSmart select models only Power management Shutting down the computerSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter Using power plansViewing the current power plan Initiating and exiting HibernationSetting password protection on wakeup Selecting a different power planCustomizing power plans Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support in WindowsUsing Battery Check in Windows Displaying the remaining battery chargeMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsConserving battery power Resolving a low battery levelStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter Using Digital Media Slot cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Using PC Cards select models only Removing a digital cardConfiguring a PC Card Inserting a PC CardRemoving a PC Card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing an ExpressCardUsing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a smart cardUsing 1394 devices select models only Removing a USB deviceUsing an eSATA device select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a 1394 device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA deviceUsing optional external devices Using optional external drivesUsing the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Drives Handling drivesUsing hard drives Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceManaging power with a parked hard drive Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection statusUsing optical drives select models only Identifying the installed optical driveUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Inserting an optical disc Tray loadSlot load When the disc tray opens normally Removing an optical discSlot load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drivesUsing passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup UtilityManaging an administrator password Entering an administrator passwordUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cableUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerMaintenance Cleaning your computerCleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Using Setup UtilityStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Displaying system informationRestoring factory settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup UtilityUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Windows 7-SelectStart Help and Support MaintainUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexPasswords SIM