Restoring Factory Settings In Computer Setup; Updating The Bios - HP Notebook PC 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-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
– or –
Use the
enter.
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To save your changes and exit Computer Setup menus:
Click the Save icon in the lower-left 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 File > Restore Defaults.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. To save your changes and exit, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and
then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select File > 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.

Updating the BIOS

Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP website.
Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.
Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding
installing and troubleshooting the file.
96 Chapter 12 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics
tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press
tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press
f10 to enter Computer Setup.
esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup