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 
for setting security preferences are provided in Chapter 6, 
“
Security.”
Opening the Setup Utility
To open the Setup Utility:
1. Turn on or restart the computer in Windows.
2. Before Windows opens and while the “Press  to enter 
setup” prompt is displayed in the lower-left corner of the 
screen, press 
f10. 
						

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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 the 
screen.
2. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > 
Language, and then press 
enter.
3. Press f5 or f6 (or use the arrow keys) to select a language, and 
then press 
enter to select a language.
4. When a confirmation prompt with your preference selected is 
displayed, press 
enter to save your preference.
5. To set your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10 
and then follow the instructions on the screen. 
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in 
Windows. 
						

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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 return to the menu display, press esc.
To display additional navigation and selection information while 
the Setup Utility is open, press 
f1. 
						

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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 system information by using the Main menu. 
3. To close the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use 
the arrow keys to select the Exit menu > Exit Discarding 
Changes, and then press 
enter. (The computer restarts in 
Windows.)  
						

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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 corner of the 
screen.
2. Select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press f10.
3. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter to save 
your preferences. 
4. To set your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press f10, 
and then follow the instructions on the screen. 
The Setup Utility default settings are set when you exit the Setup 
Utility and go into effect when the computer restarts. 
✎Your password, security, and language settings are not changed 
when you restore the factory default settings. 
						

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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 settings for boot 
order preferences. 
The “ to boot from LAN” message that is displayed in the 
lower-left corner of the screen each time the computer is started 
or restarted in Windows or restored from hibernation is the 
prompt for a Network Service Boot.
The “Press  to change boot order” message that is 
displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time the 
computer is started or restarted in Windows or restored from 
hibernation is the prompt to change the boot order. 
						

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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 Changes, and then press 
enter.
When you use the f10 procedure, you are offered an option 
to
 return to the Setup Utility. When you use the Exit Saving 
Changes procedure, the Setup Utility closes when you 
press
 enter.
■To close the Setup Utility without saving your changes from 
the current session: 
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 Discarding Changes, and then press enter.
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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, or delete a power-on password. 
						

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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 (sec.)Set the delay for the f10 and f12 functions of 
the Setup Utility in intervals of 5 seconds each 
(0, 5, 10, 15, 20).
■CD-ROM bootEnable/disable boot from CD-ROM.
■Floppy bootEnable/disable boot from Floppy .
■Internal Network Adapter 
bootEnable/disable boot from Internal Network 
Adapter.
■Boot OrderSet the boot order for:
■USB Floppy
■ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive
■Hard drive
■USB Diskette on Key
■USB Hard drive
■Network adapter
SelectTo Do This
Hard Disk Self Test Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard 
drive. 
						

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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
Nonoperating-15 m to 12,192 m-50 ft to 40,000 ft