Appendix 119System Setup OverviewHINT: Your operatingsystem may automaticallyconfigure most of theoptions available in thesystem setup program,thus overriding optionsthat you set through thesystem setup program.(An exception is theExternal Hot Key option,which you can disable orenable only through thesystem setup program.)For more information onconfiguring features foryour operating system, seeyour Microsoft ® WindowsHelp and Support Center.You can use the system setup program as follows:• To set or change user-selectable features—for example, your password• To verify information about your computer's current configuration,such as the amount of system memoryAfter you set up your computer, run the system setup program to familiarizeyourself with your system configuration information and optional settings.Dell recommends that you write down the information for future reference.The system setup program contains the standard settings for yourcomputer.NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so byDell technical support, do not change the settings for this program. Certainchanges might make your computer work incorrectly.Viewing the System Setup Screens1 Turn on (or restart) your computer.2 When the Dell™ logo appears, press immediately.If you wait too long and the Windows® logo appears, continue to waituntil you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer(see page 42) and try again.Depending on your computer, you may also be able to enter the systemsetup program by pressing at any time while the computer isrunning.System Setup ScreensHINT: To see informationabout a specific item on asystem setup screen,highlight the item andrefer to the Help area onthe screen.The system setup screens display the current setup information and settingsfor your computer. Each screen is laid out with the system setup optionslisted at the left. To the right of each option is a field that displays thesetting or value for that option. You can change settings that appear aswhite type on the screen. Options or values that you cannot change(because they are determined by the computer) appear less bright.1H018bk3.book Page 119 Monday, October 14, 2002 2:26 PM
