Compaq 285558-001 - Manual (Page 80)

7–2 Software Guide
Setup and Diagnostic Utilities
Using Computer Setup
Computer Setup is a preinstalled ROM-based utility which can be
used even when the operating system is not working or will not
load. If the operating system is working, the notebook will restart
the operating system after you exit Computer Setup.
Because Computer Setup is not Windows-based, it does not
support the pointing devices on your notebook. Instead, you point
and select with the keys on your notebook keyboard.
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An external keyboard connected by USB can be used in
Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. For more
information about USB, see the Hardware Guide, “External
Device Connections” chapter, on this CD.
Instructions for using keys to set preferences in Computer Setup
are included in the step-by-step Computer Setup procedures
provided throughout your notebook guides. These procedures can
be used by all users.
The menu tables later in this section provide an overview of
Computer Setup options that may be helpful to advanced users
who prefer to select preferences without following step-by-step
procedures.
Computer Setup Procedures
The information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed
from the File, Security, Tools, and Advanced menus:
1. To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook.
Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is
displayed in the lower left of the screen.
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To change the language, press F2.
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To view navigation information, press F1.
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To return to the Computer Setup menu, press esc.