Computer Setup and Diagnostics 10-3
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Jennifer Hale Saved by: Jennifer Hale Saved date: 10/07/98 5:55 PM
Part Number: 387792-001 File name: Ch10.doc
Running Computer Setup
Computer Setup contains a group of utilities that give you an
overall picture of the computer's hardware configuration and aid
in troubleshooting. These utilities also allow you to set custom
features, such as security options, power conservation levels, and
startup preferences.
1. Turn on or restart the computer by selecting Start Æ Shut
Down Æ Restart the computer.
2. Press
F10
when the blinking cursor appears near the upper-
right corner of the display.
3. Select Computer Setup and press
Enter.
4. Select Exit when you are finished running Computer Setup.
A series of Exit options appear.
NOTE:
The first time you use the computer, select the language
you need when the Welcome screen appears, and press
Enter.
If you enabled a setup password, it must be used to access
Computer Setup.
Exiting Computer Setup
1. Select Exit.
2. Select one of the following Exit options:
■
Save
Saves the new settings and exits Computer Setup.
NOTE:
Some settings may not take effect until you restart the
computer.
■
Ignore
Exits and restores previous Computer Setup settings.
■
Cancel
Returns to Computer Setup.