Compaq CQ56 Laptop User Manual


 
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility
The following procedure explains how to restore Setup Utility default settings. 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 displays in the lower-left corner of the screen, press the f10 key.
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Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu message displays in the lower-left corner of the screen, press the esc key. When
the Startup Menu appears, press the f10 key.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press the enter key.
3. When the Setup Confirmation appears, press the enter key.
4. To save your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes, and then press the enter key.
Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts.
NOTE: Password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory
default settings.
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