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Hp envy17

Posted: 16 Oct 2011, 11:42
by viking60
I got Muschi this HP envy17 laptop. It has a strange solution for the F1-F12 keys (must use fn) and I cannot get into BIOS!. Well I am not able to find a key combo that works.
Does anyone have a clue?

Re: Hp envy17

Posted: 16 Oct 2011, 15:24
by rolf
Turn on or restart the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is
displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the Startup Menu is displayed,
press f10.


I see that in here: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02160120.pdf page 77 ymmv :berserkf

Also,
AnandTech wrote:HP and Dell have recently elected to switch the function keys to being shortcuts and toggles instead of F1-F12. That in itself isn't a huge crime, but the difference is that I can pop into the BIOS on my Studio 17 and switch them back to what they're supposed to do. HP doesn't make it that easy on you.

Re: Hp envy17

Posted: 16 Oct 2011, 17:11
by viking60
Thanks!
This is absolutely right. It works! The problems was that I only had a one sec. window so it was easy to miss.
Yet another case solved by the Guru Berserk +1
And you even explained why I needed to enter BIOS; you must have gotten some extra powers from Valhalla or from the Pannekakers :-D

The problem of this Laptop is that it is to powerful for its fan.
When you go beyond the everyday use it quickly overheats, So people; do not use its full capacity or you will end up with an expensive door stopper.

Re: Hp envy17

Posted: 16 Oct 2011, 17:21
by rolf
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Re: Hp envy17

Posted: 16 Oct 2011, 17:24
by viking60
:lolup Yeah I thought it was the Pannekaker.