Compaq 6500 Personal Computer User Manual


 
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Configuring Your Notebook
This chapter provides information on how to configure your notebook computer and its
security features using the System Setup Program. Your notebook computer is configured
with default settings selected for typical notebook computer use.
If you are familiar with System Setup programs, refer to the appropriate sections in this
chapter for information on configuring or updating your notebook computer. Otherwise,
carefully read this chapter before attempting to modify your notebook computer’s
configuration and security settings.
Here are some instances when you might want to change your computer’s System Setup.
You might need to:
· Change the date and time
· Change your computer’s security level
· Enable/disable and configure power management
Running System Setup
The System Setup Program enables you to select and store information about the notebook
computer’s hardware configuration, boot sequence, security, and power management
features. This information is stored in the computer’s battery backed-up CMOS RAM.
System Setup Utility
To run System Setup:
1. Turn on or reboot your notebook computer.
2. During system boot, press the [fn] + [F3] key combination when the Compaq logo
appears. When the logo appears you have approximately 4 seconds to enter System
Setup.