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Desktop Management Guide
Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required
Writer:
Holly Jahangiri
Part Number:
177919-001
File Name:
4-dm-ch1.doc
Last Saved On:
3/14/2000 1:32 PM
Last Saved By:
Lydia Sanchez
Smart Cover Lock
The Smart Cover Lock is a software-controllable cover lockfeatured on
select Compaq PCs. This lock prevents unauthorized access to the
internal components. Computers ship with the Smart Cover Lock in the
unlocked position.
CAUTION:
For maximum cover lock security, be sure to establish a
setup password. The setup password prevents unauthorized access
to the Computer Setup utility.
Locking the Smart Cover Lock
To activate and lock the Smart Cover Lock, complete the
following steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start
à
Shut Down
à
Restart the Computer.
2. When the F10 Setup message appears in the lower-right corner of
the screen, press the F10 key. Press Enter to bypass the title screen,
if necessary.
If you do not press the F10 key while the message is
displayed, you must restart the computer to access the
utility.
3. Select Security, then select Smart Cover and the Locked option.
4. Before exiting, click File
à
Save Changes and Exit.
Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start
à
Shut Down
à
Restart the Computer.
2. When the F10 Setup message appears in the lower-right corner of
the screen, press the F10 key. Press Enter to bypass the title screen,
if necessary.
If you do not press the F10 key while the message is
displayed, you must restart the computer to access the
utility.
3. Select Security, then select Smart Cover and the Unlocked option.
4. Before exiting, click File
à
Save Changes and Exit.