HP 13 manual Setup Utility Bios, Starting Setup Utility, Using Setup Utility

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A Setup Utility (BIOS)

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. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.

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1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc.

2.When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.

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. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.

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Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.

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.

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Contents HP Envy 13 User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives and external devices Appendix B Backup and recovery Page Identifying hardware ComponentsTop components TouchPadTouchPad buttons DescriptionLights Component DescriptionButton Front components KeysRight-side components Left-side componentsBottom components Wireless antennas Display componentsAdditional hardware components Labels Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Identifying wireless and network status icons Wireless and local area networkUsing wireless devices Using the wireless controls Using the wireless keyUsing operating system controls Using a WlanUsing Wireless Assistant software Setting up a Wlan Protecting your WlanConnecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUsing the Voodoo Power Adapter select models only Roaming to another networkConnecting the adapter Identifying the adapter componentsTroubleshooting the Voodoo Power Adapter Using Bluetooth wireless devices Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Cannot connect to a preferred networkNetwork icon for Wlan is not displayed Current Wlan network security codes are unavailableWlan connection is very weak Connecting to a local area network LANCannot connect to the wireless router Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesScrolling Using the action keys Icon DescriptionUsing the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Hotkey DescriptionPage Multimedia Multimedia featuresAdjusting the volume Using the media activity keys Multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing multimedia software Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Using Beats Audio Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound RecorderIdentifying Beats Audio icons Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo Connecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi WebcamAdjusting webcam properties Webcam tipsPage Power management Setting power devicesUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepInitiating and exiting Hibernation Conserving powerUsing the battery meter Using power plans Viewing the current power planSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plansUsing external AC power Setting password protection on wakeupConnecting AC power Identifying batteries Using battery powerTesting an AC adapter Finding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Removing or inserting the primary batteryCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Page Using the accessory battery select models only Resolving a low battery levelIdentifying the accessory battery components Inserting or removing an accessory batteryPage Calibrating a battery Battery charging and discharging sequenceStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Shutting down the computerClick Shut down Identifying installed drives Drives and external devicesDrives Handling drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection statusManaging power with a parked hard drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection softwareConnecting optional external drives Using external drivesUsing the external optical drive select models only Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open Sharing optical drivesExternal devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cards Removing a USB deviceInserting a digital card Removing a digital cardPull the digital card from the slot External devices Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup UtilityAdministrator password Managing an administrator passwordUsing antivirus software Power-on passwordInstalling an optional security cable Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Page Setup Utility Bios Starting Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Setup Utility Menus Exiting Setup UtilitySystem Configuration menu Main menuUpdating the Bios Updating the BiosDiagnostics menu Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios updatePage Backup and recovery Creating recovery discsBacking up your information Using Windows Backup and Restore Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Create a system restore pointRestore to a previous date and time Performing a recoveryRecovering from the recovery discs Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Index USBWlan Hdmi