Compaq 6500 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Configuring Your Notebook
4-3
Helpful Hints
There are several keyboard keys assigned to help you select menus and sub-menus, options,
and to change option values.
Legend Key Alternate Key Function
F1 Alt + H Displays the General Help window.
ESC Alt + X Exits the current menu and returns you to the previous
screen.
¬
or
®
Selects a different menu bar item.
-
or
¯
Moves the cursor up and down between fields.
F5
-
(minus key) Scrolls backwards through the values of the highlighted
field.
F6
+ (plus key)
<space bar>
Scrolls forward through the values of the highlighted
field.
F9 Sets the fields for the active menu to their default values.
F10 Saves the new configuration and exits the System Setup.
Press Enter Executes commands, selects submenus, selects fields, or
displays available options.
Launching Submenus
Notice that a pointer symbol appears next to selected fields in the menu screens. For
example, see the I/O Device Configuration option in the Advanced menu. The symbol
indicates the existence of a submenu that can be launched for more advanced configuration
options. To launch a submenu:
1. Move the highlighted cell to the desired Menu Bar item and press <Enter>.
2. Use the legend keys to navigate around the screen and make the needed configuration
changes.
3. When you finish, press the [esc] key to exit the submenu and return to the main screen.