Compaq 102 - Manual (Page 82)

Computer Setup in Windows XP
Starting Setup Utility
Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your
Windows operating system is not working.
The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other
preferences.
To start Setup Utility:
▲ Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the “F10
= BIOS Setup Options” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Using Setup Utility
Changing the language of Setup Utility
The following procedure explains how to change the language of Setup Utility. If Setup Utility is not
already running, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 2.
1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the “F10
= BIOS Setup Options” message 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. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter .
4. When a confirmation prompt with your language selected is displayed, press enter .
5. To save your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes, and then press enter .
Your change goes into effect immediately.
Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility
Because 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 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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