Back to Contents PageSystem SetupDell™ Vostro™ 3300 Service ManualOverviewEntering System SetupSystem Setup ScreensSystem Setup OptionsOverviewUse System Setup as follows:l To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computerl To set or change a user-selectable option such as the user passwordl To 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 future reference.Entering System Setup1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.2. When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for the F2 prompt to appear.3. Once this F2 prompt appears, press immediately.4. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then, shut down yourcomputer and try again.System Setup ScreensUse the following keys to navigate through the System Setup screens:System Setup OptionsCAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program. Certain changes can cause your computer to workincorrectly.NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it to display and then press. If you press before you are prompted, this keystroke will be lost.Menu — Appears on top of the System Setup window. This field provides a menu to access the System Setup options. Press < Left Arrow > and < RightArrow > keys to navigate. As a Menu option is highlighted, the Options List lists the options that define the hardware installed on your computer.Options List — Appears on the left side of the SystemSetup window. The field lists features that define theconfiguration of your computer, including installedhardware, power conservation, and security features.Scroll up and down the list with the up- and down-arrow keys. As an option is highlighted, the OptionsField displays the option's current and availablesettings.Options Field — Appears on the right side of Options Listand contains information about each option listed in theOptions List. In this field you can view information aboutyour computer and make changes to your current settings.Press to make changes to your current settings.Press to return to the Options List.NOTE: Not all settings listed in the Options Field arechangeable.Help — Appears on the right side ofthe System Setup window andcontains help information about theoption selected in Options List.Key Functions — Appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field.Keystroke Action< F2 > Displays information on any selected item in the System Setup.< Esc > Exit from current view or switch the current view to the Exit page in theSystem Setup.< Up Arrow > or < DownArrow > Select an item to display.< Left Arrow > or < RightArrow > Select a menu to display.– or + Change existing item value.< Enter > Select the sub menu or execute command.< F9 > Load setup default.< F10 > Save current configuration and exit System Setup.
