HP Pavilion Dv1700 Notebook Pc Series Manual

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Setup Utility
The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization 
utility that can be used even when your Windows operating 
system is not working or will not load. 
The utility reports information about the computer and provides 
settings for startup, security, and other preferences.
Step-by-step instructions for setting specific preferences are 
included by topic earlier in this guide. For example, procedures...

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Changing the Language of the Setup Utility
The following procedure explains how to change the language of 
the Setup Utility. If the computer is not in the Setup Utility, begin 
at step 1. If the computer is in the Setup Utility, begin at step 2.
1. To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer in 
Windows, and then press 
f10 while the prompt, “Press  
to enter setup,” is displayed in the lower-left corner of...

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Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility
Because the Setup Utility is not Windows-based, it does not 
support the TouchPad. Navigation and selection are by keystroke.
■To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys.
■To choose an item in a drop-down list or to toggle a field, 
for
 example an Enable/Disable field, use either the arrow 
keys or 
f5 or f6.
■To select an item, press enter.
■To close a text box or...

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Displaying System Information
The following procedure explains how to display system 
information in the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility is not open, 
begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is open, begin at step 2.
1. To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer in 
Windows, and then press 
f10 while the prompt, “Press  
to enter setup,” is displayed in the lower-left corner of the 
screen.
2. Access the...

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Restoring Default Settings in the Setup 
Utility
The following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility 
default settings. If the computer is not in the Setup Utility, begin 
at step 1. If the computer is in the Setup Utility, begin at step 2.
1. To open the Setup Utility, turn on or restart the computer in 
Windows, and then press 
f10 while the prompt, “Press  
to enter setup,” is displayed in the lower-left...

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Using Advanced Setup Utility Features
This guide describes the Setup Utility features recommended 
for
 all users. For more information about the Setup Utility 
features
 recommended for advanced users only, refer to the 
Help
 and Support Center, which is accessible only when the 
computer is in Windows. 
The Setup Utility features available for advanced users include a 
hard drive self-test, a Network Service Boot, and...

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Closing the Setup Utility
You can close the Setup Utility with or without saving changes.
■To close the Setup Utility and save your changes from the 
current session, use either of the following procedures:
❏Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen. 
– or –
❏If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to 
return to the menu display. Then use arrow keys to select 
the Exit menu > Exit Saving...

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Setup Utility Menus
Main Menu
Security Menu
View
System information■View and change the system time and date.
■View identification information about the 
computer.
■View specification information about the 
processor, memory size, system BIOS, 
and
 keyboard controller version (select 
models only).
SelectTo Do This
Administrator PasswordEnter, change, or delete an administrator 
password.
Power-On PasswordEnter, change,...

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System Configuration Menu
Diagnostics Menu
SelectTo Do This 
Language SupportChange the Setup Utility language.
Embedded WLAN Device 
RadioEnable/disable an embedded wireless LAN 
device.
Embedded Bluetooth Device 
(select models only)Enable/disable an embedded Bluetooth device 
(select models only).
Enhanced SATA supportEnable/disable enhanced SATA mode.
Boot OptionsSet the following boot options:
■f10 and f12 Delay...

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Specifications
Operating Environment
The operating environment information in the following table 
may be helpful if you plan to use
 or transport the computer in 
extreme environments.
FactorMetricU.S.
Te m p e r a t u r e
Operating 10°C to 35°C50°F to 95°F
Nonoperating-20°C to 60°C-4°F to 140°F
Relative humidity (noncondensing)
Operating10% to 90%10% to 90%
Nonoperating5% to 95%5% to 95%
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)
Operating-15 m to 3,048 m-50 ft to 10,000 ft...