Psion Teklogix Vehicle-Mount Computer 8590 - Manual (Page 181)

8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual E-1
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PPENDIX
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BIOS
E.1 BIOS Setup Description
The following section describes the BIOS setup program. The BIOS setup program
can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the module. Only experienced
users should change the default BIOS settings.
E.2 Entering The BIOS Setup Program
The BIOS setup program can be accessed by pressing the [DEL] key during POST.
E.3 Setup Menu And Navigation
The BIOS setup screen is composed of the menu bar and two main frames. The
menu bar is shown below. The left frame displays all the options that can be
configured in the selected menu. Grayed-out options cannot be configured. Only the
blue options can be configured. When an option is selected, it is highlighted in
white.
The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved
for text messages. These text messages explain the options and the possible impacts
when changing the selected option in the left frame.
The setup program uses a key-based navigation system. Most of the keys can be
used at any time while in setup. The table below explains the supported keys:
Key Description
Left/Right Select a setup menu (e.g., Main, Boot, Exit).
Up/Down Select a setup item or sub-menu.
+ - Plus/Minus Change the field value of a particular setup item.
Tab Select setup fields (e.g. in date and time).
F1 Display general help screen.
F2/F3 Change colours of setup screen.