Restoring Factory Settings In Computer Setup - HP Computer User Manual

To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods:
●
To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes:
Click the Exit icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
– or –
Use the
enter.
●
To save your changes and exit Computer Setup menus:
Click the Save icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
– or –
Use the
enter.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup

NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode.
To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press
3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Main > Restore Defaults.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. To save your changes and exit, click the Save icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and
then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select Main > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory
settings.
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tab key and the arrow keys to select Main > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press
tab key and the arrow keys to select Main > Save Changes and Exit, and then press
f10 to enter Computer Setup.
esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup