170 AppendixSystem SetupOverviewUse system setup as follows:• To change the system configuration information after you add, change, orremove any hardware in your computer• To set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password• To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard driveinstalledBefore you use system setup, it is recommended that you write down thesystem setup screen information for future reference.NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings forthis program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly.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 towait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut downyour computer and try again.System Setup ScreensThe system setup screen displays current or changeable configurationinformation for your computer. Information on the screen is divided intothree areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions.
