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HP CQ41-205TX, CQ41-204TX, CQ41-206TX, CQ41-207TX manual Setup Utility Bios, Starting Setup Utility

Models: CQ41-211TU CQ41-210TU CQ41-205TX CQ41-208TU CQ41-213TU CQ41-211TX CQ41-224TX CQ41-206TX CQ41-212TX CQ41-209TX CQ41-209TU CQ41-208TX CQ41-225TX CQ41-223TX CQ41-207TX CQ41-204TX

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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.

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HP CQ41-205TX, CQ41-204TX, CQ41-206TX, CQ41-207TX, CQ41-224TX, CQ41-223TX manual Setup Utility Bios, Starting Setup Utility

Contents

Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Multimedia Drives External devices and external media cards 117 Features Identifying hardware Top components ComponentsTouchPad Lights Components Features Panel System and Security Power Options Buttons and speakers Keys Fn key Display Front components Rear component Right-side components Left-side components Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Labels Wireless, local area network, and modem Using wireless devices Using the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless button Using HP Wireless Assistant Using operating system controls Using a Wlan Setting up a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Use wireless encryptionProtecting your Wlan Work behind a firewall 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 networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weak Using the modem select models only Connecting a modem cable Selecting a location setting Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapterViewing the current location selection Adding new locations when traveling Select Start Devices and Printers Solving travel connection problems Check the telephone line typeCheck for pulse or tone dialing Set the modem to ignore dial tones Connecting to a local area network Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Using the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboard Setting TouchPad preferences Connecting an external mouse Using keyboard hotkeys Function Hotkey Displaying system information Opening Help and Support Opening the Print Options window Switching the screen imageOpening a Web browser Initiating Sleep Initiating QuickLockDecreasing screen brightness Increasing screen brightness Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD Stopping an audio CD or a DVDPlaying previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD Playing next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD Using keypads Num lk key Using the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia features Multimedia Identifying your multimedia components Environmental Notices Adjusting the volume Click Customize notification icons Using the media activity hotkeys Using DVD Play software Using other preinstalled multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Multimedia software Connecting external audio devices Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound RecorderAudio Checking your audio functions Connecting an external monitor or projector Video Connecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi Webcam select models only Webcam tips Adjusting webcam properties Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play Select Advanced Settings Monitor tabDisc does not play automatically DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically DVD 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 Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Sleep Using the battery meter Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using power plans Setting password protection on wakeupViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Testing an AC adapter Finding battery information in Help and Support Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryDisable Hibernation and Sleep Fully recharge the battery Discharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Conserving battery power Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Replacing the battery Shutting down the computer Click Shut down Drives Handling drives Optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveSelect Start Computer Using optical discs DVD±RW/R Selecting the right disc CD-R discsCD-RW discs DVD±R discs LightScribe DVD+R discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BDBlu-ray Disc Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlaySelect Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Observing the copyright warning Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suite Power2GoCopying a CD or DVD Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Removing the optical drive Using external drives Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive Page Page Tighten the hard drive cover screws Replacing the hard drive 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 Protecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup Utility Administrator password Power-on password Entering an administrator password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Installing an optional security cable 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 Setup Utility menus Exiting Setup UtilityMain menu 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 Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Using system restore points When to create restore pointsCreate a system restore point Restore to a previous date and time Performing a recovery Recovering from the recovery discsSelect Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery Manager Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Symbols/Numerics Index Jacks Ssid Page Wlan label 14 Wlan module 11 writable media Index