Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New PasswordTo reset system and/or admin passwords, see "Clearing Forgotten Passwords."System SetupOverviewUse system setup as follows:To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computerTo set or change a user-selectable option such as the user passwordTo read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installedBefore you use system setup, it is recommended that you write down the system setup screen information for futurereference.Entering System Setup1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.2. When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately.If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows®desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.System Setup ScreensThe system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on thescreen is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions.Options List — This field appears on the left side of the system setupwindow. The field is a scrollable list containing features that define theconfiguration of your computer, including installed hardware, powerconservation, and security features.Scroll up and down the list by using the up and down arrow keys. As anoption is highlighted, the Option Field displays more information about thatoption and the option's current and available settings.Option Field — This field contains informationabout each option. In this field you can viewyour current settings and make changes toyour settings.Use the right and left arrow keys to highlightan option. Press to make thatselection active.
