Compaq CQ56 Laptop User Manual


 
5 Setup Utility
Computer Setup
To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer.
On models with a secondary hard drive (drive D), the optical drive becomes drive E. The next drive
added to the system, such as a new USB drive, is assigned the next available drive letter.
Starting Setup Utility
Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when the
operating system is not working.
The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and
other preferences.
To start Setup Utility:
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu message appears in the lower-left corner of the screen, press the f10 key.
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1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu message appears in the lower-left corner of the screen, press the esc key.
2. When the Startup Menu appears, press the f10 key.
Using Setup Utility
Changing the language of Setup Utility
The following procedure explains how to change the language of Setup Utility. If Setup Utility is not
already running, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 2.
1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu message appears in the lower-left corner of the screen, press the f10 key.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu message is appears in the lower-left corner of the screen, press the esc key.
When the Startup Menu displays, press the f10 key.
2. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press the enter key.
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