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Troubleshooting 2.1 Computer Setup and Diagnostics Utilities The notebook features two system management utilities: ■ Computer Setup-A system information and customization utility that can be used even when your operating system is not working or will not load. This utility includes settings that are not available in Microsoft Windows. ■ Diagnostics for Windows-A system information and diagnostic utility that is used within the Windows operating system. Use this utility whenever possible to: ❏ Display system information. ❏ Test system components. ❏ Troubleshoot a device configuration problem in Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home. ✎ It is not necessary to configure a device connected to a USB connector on the notebook or to an optional HP Port Replicator. Using Computer Setup Information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, or Advanced menus: 1. Turn on or restart the notebook. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM-Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press F2. ❏ To view navigation information, press F1. ❏ To return to the Computer Setup menu, press esc. 2. Select the File, Security, or Advanced menu. 2-2 Maintenance and Service Guide

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Maintenance and Service Guide
Troubleshooting
2.1
Computer Setup and Diagnostics
Utilities
The notebook features two system management utilities:
■
Computer Setup
—A system information and customization
utility that can be used even when your operating system is
not working or will not load. This utility includes settings that
are not available in Microsoft Windows.
■
Diagnostics for Windows
—A system information and
diagnostic utility that is used within the Windows operating
system. Use this utility whenever possible to:
❏
Display system information.
❏
Test system components.
❏
Troubleshoot a device configuration problem in
Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home.
✎
It is not necessary to configure a device connected to a USB
connector on the notebook or to an optional HP Port Replicator.
Using Computer Setup
Information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from
the File, Security, or Advanced menus:
1. Turn on or restart the notebook. Press
F10
while the
F10 = ROM-Based Setup message is displayed in the lower
left corner of the screen.
❏
To change the language, press
F2.
❏
To view navigation information, press
F1.
❏
To return to the Computer Setup menu, press
esc.
2. Select the
File
,
Security
, or
Advanced
menu.