Appendix 137Using the System Setup ProgramOverviewNOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in the systemsetup program, thus overriding options that you set through the system setup program. (An exception isthe External Hot Key option, which you can disable or enable only through the system setup program.) Formore information on configuring features for your operating system, see the Windows Help and SupportCenter. To access the Help and Support Center, see page 13.The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings for your computer,such as:• System configuration• Basic device-configuration settings• System security and hard-drive password settings• Power management settings• Boot (start-up) configuration and display settings• Docking-device settings• Wireless control settingsNOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, donot change the system setup program settings. Certain changes might make your computer workincorrectly.Viewing the System Setup Screen1 Turn on (or restart) your computer.2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and theWindows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut downyour computer and try again.Storage 163 GAltitude (maximum):Operating –15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)Storage –15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)Environmental(continued)book.book Page 137 Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:00 PM
