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10 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.

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Contents

Compaq Presario Notebook PC Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives 101 111 Features Identifying hardware Top components ComponentsTouchPad Lights Button and speakers Keys Fn key Display Front component Right-side components Left-side components Rear component Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Labels Using wireless devices Networking Using the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless action key Using HP Wireless Assistant Using operating system controls Using a Wlan Setting up a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Protecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Roaming to another network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a Wlan Network icon is not displayed Cannot connect to a preferred wireless networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weak Connecting to a local area network Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Pointing devices and keyboard Selecting Using TouchPad gestures Scrolling Connecting an external mouse Rotating Using the keyboard Using the action keys Using the hotkeys Icon Function Hotkey DescriptionPage Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia features Multimedia Identifying your multimedia components Environmental Notices Adjusting the volume Using the media activity action keys Installing multimedia software from a disc Using CyberLink PowerDVD softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Multimedia software Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Connecting an external monitor or projector Video Connecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Identifying the installed optical drive Optical drive Using optical discs DVD±RW/R CD-RW discs Selecting the right discCD-R discs DVD±R discs LightScribe DVD+R discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BDBlu-ray Disc Page Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settings Observing the copyright warning Copying a CD or DVD Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Webcam select models only Webcam tips Adjusting webcam properties Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play Disc does not play automatically Movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Movie is not visible on an external display Remove any discs from the optical drive Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting Sleep Using power plans Using the battery meterInitiating and exiting Hibernation Selecting a different power plan Viewing the current power planCustomizing power plans Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Using battery power Testing an AC adapter Using Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeFinding battery information in Help and Support Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a batteryFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the battery Fully recharge the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Reenable Hibernation and Sleep Replacing the battery Disposing of a used batteryShutting down the computer Page Drives Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Using external drives Page Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive Page Page Page Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices and external media cards Removing a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital card Removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup Utility Administrator password Power-on password Managing a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Setup Utility Bios Starting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Displaying system information Main menu Setup Utility menusExiting Setup Utility Security menu System Configuration menu Diagnostics menu Software updates Updating the Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Updating programs and drivers Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information Using Windows Backup and Restore Create a system restore point Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Restore to a previous date and time Performing a recovery Recovering from the recovery discs Symbols/Numerics Index DVD Hdmi