HP 2101010NR manual Starting Setup Utility, Using Setup Utility

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14 Setup Utility

Starting Setup Utility

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 computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences.

To start Setup Utility:

▲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.

Using Setup Utility

Changing the language of Setup Utility

The following procedure explains how to change the language of Setup Utility. 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 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 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 Setup Utility

Because 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 Changing QuickWeb settings Getting started Using HP QuickWeb select models only TouchPad Knowing the partsIdentifying the hardware Top componentsLights Keys Front componentsRight-side components Power OptionsLeft-side components Display components Removing the vanity cover Bottom componentsPage Replacing the vanity cover Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Identifying the labelsComponent Initiating and exiting Standby Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesUsing power schemes Initiating and exiting HibernationViewing the current scheme Customizing power schemes Using external AC powerSetting password protection upon exiting Standby Selecting a different power schemeConnecting the AC adapter Using battery powerInserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Calibrating a battery Resolving a low battery levelFully charge the battery Discharge the battery Disable Hibernation and StandbyReenable Hibernation and Standby Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Fully recharge the batteryShutting down the computer Disposing of a used batteryInternet Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a wireless network Using wireless devicesIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controls Using the wireless action keyUsing HP Connection Manager software select models only Using HP Wireless Assistant software Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanUse a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRemoving a SIM Page Using Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing Multimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Adjusting the volume Volume can also be adjusted within some programs Multimedia Multimedia software Using the media activity action keysInstalling multimedia software from the Internet Using other preinstalled multimedia softwareConnecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Page Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorWebcam Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Passwords set in Setup Utility Passwords set in WindowsPower-on password Administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Inserting a digital card Digital cardsStopping and removing a digital card Stopping and removing a USB device Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device USB devicesPage Using TouchPad gestures Setting pointing device preferencesUsing pointing devices Using the TouchPadPinching ScrollingRotating Using the keyboardConnecting an external mouse Using the action keysUsing hotkeys Function Hotkey Description Dragging Using the touch screen select models onlyTapping or clicking FlickingRotating Setting touch screen preferences Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Using external drives Using optional external devices Memory modules Page Page Updating software Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Disabling and enabling QuickWeb Changing QuickWeb settingsChanging the language of Setup Utility Setup UtilityStarting Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Security menu Setup Utility menusSystem Configuration menu Main menuDiagnostics menu LAN USB VGA IndexLabels