HP 8440P manual Computer Setup menus, 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 BIOS 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.

Computer Setup menus

The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Computer Setup options.

NOTE: Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your computer.

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Contents HP EliteBook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Adjusting the volume Power management Drives Security 151 Xii Pointing devices FeaturesIdentifying hardware Top componentsComponent Description LightsRapidly Panel System and Security Power Options Buttons, switches, and fingerprint readerKeys Fn key Front componentsRight-side components Rear componentsLeft-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas select models only Additional hardware components Identifying the labelsPage Using wireless devices select models only Wireless, modem, and local area networkIdentifying wireless and network icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless button Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using Wireless Assistant software select models onlyUsing operating system controls Using a Wlan device select models only Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM select models only Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRemoving a SIM select models only Page Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using a Bluetooth wireless device select models onlyCannot create a Wlan connection Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot connect to a preferred network Network icon is not displayedCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerConnecting a modem cable purchased separately Using the modem select models onlySelecting a location setting Adding new locations when travelingViewing the current location selection Select Start Devices and Printers Solving travel connection problemsClick Properties Connecting to a local area network LAN Using pointing devices Using the keyboardPointing devices and keyboard Initiating Sleep Displaying system informationIncreasing screen brightness Switching the screen imageViewing battery charge information Decreasing screen brightnessUsing keypads Using HP QuickLookEnabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Using the embedded numeric keypadUsing an optional external numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypadCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, and vents Multimedia features Adjusting the volumeMultimedia Click Customize notification icons Multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Accessing your preinstalled multimedia softwareConnecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Page Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorUsing the external monitor port Using the DisplayPortPage Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDs Optical drive select models onlyIdentifying the optical drive DVD±R discs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-R discs CD-RW discsBlu-ray Discs BDs Playing a CD, DVD, or BDDVD±RW discs LightScribe DVD+R discsChanging DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlayCopying a CD, DVD, or BD Observing the copyright warningRemoving an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Creating burning a CD, DVD, or BDTroubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play automatically Disc does not playMovie is not visible on an external display Movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyObtaining the latest HP device drivers Device driver must be reinstalledWebcam select models only Adjusting webcam propertiesCapturing business card images Page Initiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesUsing the battery meter Using power plansInitiating and exiting Hibernation Customizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeupViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planUsing Power Assistant select models only Using external AC powerStarting Power Assistant Connecting the AC adapter Using battery powerInserting or removing the battery Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeResolving a low battery level Identifying low battery levelsCalibrating a battery Fully charge the batteryDisable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the battery Fully recharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Replacing the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryPower management Shutting down the computer Testing an AC adapterPage Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Replacing a hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Page Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Removing the protective insertReplacing a hard drive Page Page Replacing an optical drive Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB device Using USB legacy supportUsing a 1394 device Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a 1394 device Page Using optional external devices Using external drivesUsing a docking device Using SD Card Reader cards External media cardsInserting a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Removing a digital cardRemoving an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing a smart card Inserting a smart cardMemory modules Page Page Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Page Protecting the computer SecurityUsing passwords Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator password Bios administrator passwordEntering a Bios administrator password Using Computer Setup DriveLockEntering a DriveLock password Setting a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Changing a DriveLock passwordUsing Computer Setup Auto DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup security features Viewing Computer Setup System InformationSecuring system devices Using Computer Setup System IDs Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing a security cable Software updates Updating software Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Click Download Updating programs and driversUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Backup and recovery Backing up your information Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and RestoreBackup and recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a recoveryUsing a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Using f11 recovery toolsSelect Repair your computer Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Using Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Computer Setup menusSecurity menu File menuUser Management requires a Bios administrator password System Configuration menuUSB port to the computer Enable/disable Preboot Authentication on HP QuickLook Ansi MultiBoot About the boot device order Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesDynamically choosing a boot device Setting a MultiBoot Express promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Management and printing HP Client Automation select models only Using Client Management SolutionsConfiguring and deploying a software image Managing and updating softwareHP SSM System Software Manager Using the HP Universal Print Driver Index Symbols/NumericsDVD-ROM Jacks Ssid Wireless Assistant
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