Dell Latitude CPi A - Manual (Page 162)

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Using the System Setup Program: Dell
™
Latitude
™
CPi A-Series
System User's Guide
Overview | Entering the System Setup Program | Using the System Setup Program | System Setup Options
Overview
Each time you turn on your computer, it compares the installed hardware with the system configuration
information stored in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). If the system detects a discrepancy, it
generates an error message for each incorrect configuration setting.
You can use the System Setup program as follows:
To set or change user-selectable features — for example, your password or power management
features
To verify information about your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system
memory
For some setup options, you must reboot the computer before any changes take effect. Changes for other
options take effect immediately.
NOTE: If you change an option that is activated by rebooting, the System Setup program displays the
setting you selected rather than the setting currently in effect. You must reboot for the new setting to
take effect.
After you set up your computer, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system
configuration information and optional settings. Dell recommends that you write down the information for
future reference.
NOTES: If the computer uses the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
95 operating system, you can also use the
Dell Control Center to view and change the system configuration. Access the Dell Control Center from
the Dell Accessories folder.
If the computer uses the Microsoft Windows NT
®
4.0 operating system, you must use the System
Setup program to view and change your system configuration.
Entering the System Setup Program
Enter and use the System Setup program as follows:
If you are using Windows 95, press <FN><F1> at any time on the built-in keyboard (or <Scroll Lock><F1> on
an external keyboard if the External Hot Key option is enabled). If you press <FN><F3> (or <Scroll
Lock><F3> on an external keyboard if the External Hot Key option is enabled), the System Setup program
opens directly to the battery status screen.