HP 13 manual Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility, Displaying system information

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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.

●To select an item, press enter.

●To close a text box or return to the menu display, press esc.

●To display additional navigation and selection information while Setup Utility is open, press f1.

Displaying system information

The following procedure explains how to display system information in Setup Utility. If Setup Utility is not open, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is open, 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.Select the Main menu. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed.

3.To exit Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.

Restoring default settings in Setup Utility

The following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility default settings. 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 Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter.

3.When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter.

4.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 Components Identifying hardwareTop components TouchPadDescription TouchPad buttonsComponent Description LightsButton Keys Front componentsLeft-side components Right-side componentsBottom components Display components Wireless antennasAdditional hardware components Labels Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Wireless and local area network Using wireless devicesIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless key Using the wireless controlsUsing a Wlan Using Wireless Assistant softwareUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanUse a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Using the Voodoo Power Adapter select models onlyIdentifying the adapter components Connecting the adapterTroubleshooting the Voodoo Power Adapter Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Using Bluetooth wireless devicesBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent Wlan network security codes are unavailable Network icon for Wlan is not displayedConnecting to a local area network LAN Cannot connect to the wireless routerWlan connection is very weak Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesScrolling Icon Description Using the action keysUsing the hotkeys Hotkey Description Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardPage Multimedia features Adjusting the volumeMultimedia Multimedia software Using the media activity keysUsing HP MediaSmart software Using multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Connecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Using Beats AudioConnecting an external monitor or projector VideoIdentifying Beats Audio icons Connecting an Hdmi device Webcam Configuring audio for HdmiWebcam tips Adjusting webcam propertiesPage Setting power devices Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepConserving power Using the battery meterInitiating and exiting Hibernation Viewing the current power plan Using power plansSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plansSetting password protection on wakeup Using external AC powerConnecting AC power Using battery power Testing an AC adapterIdentifying batteries Using Battery Check Finding battery information in Help and SupportDisplaying the remaining battery charge Removing or inserting the primary batteryCharging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Page Resolving a low battery level Using the accessory battery select models onlyInserting or removing an accessory battery Identifying the accessory battery componentsPage Battery charging and discharging sequence Calibrating a batteryDisposing of a used battery Storing a batteryReplacing the battery Shutting down the computerClick Shut down Drives and external devices Identifying installed drivesDrives Handling drivesIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using Disk CleanupUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Managing power with a parked hard driveUsing external drives Using the external optical drive select models onlyConnecting optional external drives Sharing optical drives Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not openUsing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cardsRemoving a digital card Inserting a digital cardPull the digital card from the slot External devices Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in WindowsManaging an administrator password Administrator passwordPower-on password Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing critical security updatesInstalling an optional security cable Page Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Exiting Setup Utility Setup Utility MenusSystem Configuration menu Main menuUpdating the Bios Diagnostics menuUpdating the Bios Downloading a Bios update Determining the Bios versionPage Creating recovery discs Backup and recoveryBacking up your information Using system restore points Using Windows Backup and RestoreWhen to create restore points Create a system restore pointPerforming a recovery Recovering from the recovery discsRestore to a previous date and time Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window USB IndexWlan Hdmi