To Reset The Notebook; To Change The Boot Device - HP Notebook pc Startup Manual

To reset the notebook

Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the notebook has stopped responding
and will not let you turn off the notebook. If this happens, try the following
procedures in this order:
• If possible, shut down Windows. Press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then select Shut
Down, Restart.
–or–
• Press and hold the power button for at least 4 seconds until the display shuts
down. Unsaved data will be lost. Press the power button again to restart.
–or–
• Insert the tip of a paper clip into the reset button on the bottom of the notebook,
then press the power button to restart.

To change the boot device

The notebook normally boots from its internal hard drive. You can also boot
the notebook from a diskette drive, a CD-ROM drive, or an internal network
interface card.
1. Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart.
2. When the logo screen appears, press ESC to display the Boot menu.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the boot device, then press ENTER.
If you want to boot from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot
order using the BIOS Setup utility. See "Configuring Your Notebook" in the
"Troubleshooting and Maintenance" chapter in this guide.
Basic Operation
Operating Your Notebook
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