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Software Guide
Setup and Diagnostic Utilities
Using Computer Setup
Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be
used even when the operating system is not working or will not
load. If the operating system is working, the notebook will restart
the operating system after you exit Computer Setup.
Because Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility, it does not
support the pointing devices on your notebook. When using
Computer Setup, make selections and navigate with the keys on
your notebook keyboard instead of a pointing device.
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An external keyboard connected by USB can be used in
Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. For more
information about USB, refer on this CD to the
Hardware Guide,
“External Device Connections” chapter.
The menu tables later in this section provide an overview of
Computer Setup options.
Accessing Computer Setup
The information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed
from the File, Security, Tools, and Advanced menus:
1. To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook.
Press
F10
while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is
displayed in the lower left of the screen.
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To change the language, press
F2.
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To view navigation information, press
F1.
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To return to the Computer Setup menu, press
esc.
2. Select the File, Security, Tools, or Advanced menu.
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