HP FN015UT Compaq 615 Notebook PC and Compaq 610 Notebook PC - Maintenance and - Page 100
Computer Setup for computer models equipped with an Intel processor, Starting Computer Setup
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Computer Setup Computer Setup for computer models equipped with an Intel processor Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system is not working or will not load. ✎ Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this guide may not be supported by your computer. Pointing devices are not supported in Computer Setup. You must use the keyboard to navigate and make selections. An external keyboard connected by USB can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. To start Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer. 2. Before Windows opens and while the "F10=ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. Using Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup The information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, Diagnostics, and System Configuration menus. 1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. Because Computer Setup is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and selection are by keystroke: ❏ To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys. ❏ To select an item, press enter. ❏ To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Computer Setup screen, press esc. ❏ To view navigation information, press f1. ❏ To change the language, press f2. 2. Select the File, Security, Diagnostics or System Configuration menu. 3. To exit Computer Setup, choose one of the following methods: ❏ To exit Computer Setup without saving your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Ignore changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen. ❏ To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. Maintenance and Service Guide 5-7