HP 2740P manual Choosing MultiBoot preferences, Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup

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Choosing MultiBoot preferences

You can use MultiBoot in the following ways:

●To set a new boot order that the computer uses each time it is turned on, by changing the boot order in Computer Setup.

●To dynamically choose the boot device, by pressing esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then pressing f9 to enter the Boot Device Options menu.

●To use MultiBoot Express to set variable boot orders. This feature prompts you for a boot device each time the computer is turned on or restarted.

Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup

To start Computer Setup and set a boot device order that the computer uses each time it is turned on or restarted, 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 the Legacy Boot Order list, and then press enter.

4.To move the device up in the boot order, use a pointing device to click the up arrow or press the + key.

– or –

To move the device down in the boot order, click the down arrow or press the - key.

5.To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, 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.

Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt

To dynamically choose a boot device for the current startup sequence, 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.Open the Boot Device Options menu, by pressing f9.

3.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select a boot device, and then press enter.

Your changes go into effect immediately.

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Contents HP EliteBook 2740p User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboard Multimedia Power management 101 112 161 Xii Identifying hardware FeaturesTop components Pointing devicesFeatures Lights Buttons and switches Keys Front components Panel System and Maintenance Power OptionsRight-side components Left-side components Rear components Bottom components Display Wireless antennas select models only Additional hardware components Identifying the labelsPage Tablet display components Using the tabletRotating the display Tablet modePage Page Page Networking Using wireless devices select models onlyIdentifying wireless and network icons Using Wireless Assistant software select models only Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless button Using operating system controls Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyProtecting your Wlan Using a WlanSetting up a Wlan Use wireless encryption Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityWork behind a firewall Close your networkSelect Start Connect To Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRemoving a SIM Page Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlySelect Properties Hardware Device Manager Network Adapters Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot create a Wlan connection Current network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a preferred networkNetwork icon is not displayed Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerClick the Wireless Networks tab Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Using the modem select models onlyConnecting a modem cable Viewing the current location selection Selecting a location settingSelect Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Adding new locations when travelingCheck the telephone line type Solving travel connection problemsCheck for pulse or tone dialing Set the modem to ignore dial tonesClear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Using preinstalled communication softwareSelect Start All Programs Accessories Communications Connecting to a local area network LAN Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboardScrolling Three finger flick Connecting an external mouse Using the pointing stickHolding the pen Using the penIdentifying the pen components Pressure sensitivity Performing other procedures with the penPerforming mouse clicks with the pen Calibrating the pen Using the pen holderSetting pen preferences Using the touch screen select models onlyTapping or clicking FlickingScrolling DraggingRotating Pinching Using touch screen settings Setting touch screen preferencesUsing the keyboard light Using the keyboardPage Displaying system information Using hotkeysPage Initiating Standby Viewing battery charge information Switching the screen imageEnabling/disabling the TouchPad fn+f5 Decreasing screen brightnessUsing HP Quick Launch Buttons Opening the Quick Launch Buttons control panel Using HP QuickLook Using the embedded numeric keypad Using HP QuickWebUsing the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadMultimedia Multimedia featuresAdjusting the volume Multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Accessing your preinstalled multimedia softwareInstalling your preloaded multimedia software Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Page Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorUsing the external monitor port Webcam tips Adjusting webcam propertiesWebcam Capturing business card images Page Page Setting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting StandbySelect Start Turn Off Computer Using the Power MeterInitiating and exiting Hibernation Selecting a different power scheme Using power schemesViewing the current scheme Clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check boxCustomizing power schemes Setting password protection upon exiting StandbyConnecting the AC adapter Using external AC powerUsing Battery Check Using battery powerFinding battery information in Help and Support Inserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryResolving a low battery level Discharge the battery Disable Hibernation and StandbyStoring a battery Conserving battery powerFully recharge the battery Reenable Hibernation and StandbyReplacing the battery Disposing of a used batterySelect Start Turn Off Computer Turn Off Testing an AC adapterShutting down the computer Page Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives Page Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Page Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Page Page Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices Stopping and removing a USB deviceUsing USB legacy support Stopping and removing a 1394 device Using a 1394 deviceConnecting a 1394 device Page Using optional external devices Using external drivesUsing the docking connector Inserting a digital card Using Media Card Reader cardsExternal media cards Stopping and removing a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Stopping and removing an ExpressCard Inserting a smart card Using Smart Cards select models onlyRemoving a smart card Adding or replacing a memory module Memory modulesPage Page Page Increasing hard drive space for the Hibernation file Protecting the computer SecuritySetting passwords in Computer Setup Using passwordsSetting passwords in Windows Bios administrator password Managing a Bios administrator password Entering a Bios administrator password Using Computer Setup DriveLockChanging a DriveLock password Setting a DriveLock passwordEntering a DriveLock password Page Removing DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Securing system devices Using Computer Setup security featuresViewing Computer Setup System Information 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 Updating software Software updatesPage Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Page Click Download Updating programs and driversBackup and recovery Backing up your information Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools BackupRecovering the operating system and programs Performing a recoveryRecovering your information Starting Computer Setup Computer SetupUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Computer Setup menusSecurity menu File menuComputer Setup System Configuration menuComputer Setup menus Select Computer Setup menus Ansi About the boot device order MultiBootPage Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Choosing MultiBoot preferencesSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Setting a MultiBoot Express promptManagement and printing Using Client Management SolutionsConfiguring and deploying a software image HP Client Manager for Altiris select models only Managing and updating softwarePage HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only HP SSM System Software Manager Enabling the iAMT solution Using Intel Active Management Technology select models onlyUsing the MEBx setup utility menus Intel ME ConfigurationChange Intel ME Password IAMT ConfigurationUsing the HP Universal Print Driver select models only Cleaning products Cleaning guidelinesCleaning the display Cleaning proceduresCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardIndex Symbols/NumericsUSB SIM Passwords SIM AMT
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