HP CQ62-238DX, CQ62-410US, G62-219WM, G62-340, G62-372US A Setup Utility (BIOS)

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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Contents

Page Page Safety warning notice Page Table of contents 3 Pointing devices and keyboard 4 Multimedia 5 Power management 6 Drives 7 External devices and external media cards 8 Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Appendix B Software updates Appendix C Backup and recovery Page 1 Features Top components TouchPad Lights Button and speakers Keys Right-sidecomponents Left-sidecomponents Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas Page Additional hardware components Page 2Wireless, local area network, and modem Identifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controls Using the wireless action key Using HP Wireless Assistant Using operating system controls Setting up a WLAN Protecting your WLAN Connecting to a WLAN Roaming to another network Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) Cannot connect to a WLAN Cannot connect to a preferred network Network icon is not displayed Current network security codes are unavailable WLAN connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless router Connecting a modem cable Connecting a country-specificmodem cable adapter Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection Adding new locations when traveling Solving travel connection problems 7.Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Synaptics Disable gestures Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse > Device settings > Settings Page Start > Devices and Printers Mouse settings Page Page Page 4 Multimedia Identifying your multimedia components Adjusting the volume Using the media activity functions Using the media activity action keys Using CyberLink PowerDVD software Using other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Connecting external audio devices Checking your audio functions Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound Connecting an HDMI device (select models only) Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only) Webcam tips Adjusting webcam properties Hue Saturation Sharpness Gamma Backlight 5 Power management Using power-savingstates Initiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meter Using power plans Viewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Customizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeup Page Connecting the AC adapter Testing an AC adapter Finding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levels Identifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a battery Step 1: Fully charge the battery Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep 4.Change the Turn off the display settings to Never 5.Click Change advanced power settings Hibernate after On battery Never Step 3: Discharge the battery Step 4: Fully recharge the battery Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep Conserving battery power Storing a battery Disposing of a used battery Replacing the battery Configure Switchable Graphics Configure ATI PowerXpress 3.Click Shut down Power 6 Drives Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical discs Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) CD-Rdiscs CD-RWdiscs DVD±R discs DVD±RW discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BD Page Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settings Observing the copyright warning Copying a CD, DVD, or BD Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD Removing a CD, DVD, or BD The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD A disc does not play automatically A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically A DVD movie is not visible on an external display The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display A device driver must be reinstalled Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk Cleanup Page Page Page Page 7External devices and external media cards Connecting a USB device Removing a USB device Inserting a digital card Removing a digital card 8 Adding or replacing a memory module Page Page 9 Security Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup Utility Administrator password Power-onpassword Start > All Programs > Norton Internet Security Start > All Programs > Windows Update A Setup Utility (BIOS) Changing the language of Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Displaying system information Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup Utility Main menu Security menu System Configuration menu Diagnostics menu B Software updates Determining the BIOS version Downloading a BIOS update Page C Backup and recovery 1.Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disk Creation Edit > Paste Using Windows Backup and Restore Using system restore points When to create restore points Create a system restore point Restore to a previous date and time Recovering from the recovery discs Recovering from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) Index