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Desktop Management Guide
Desktop Management Guide
Setting the Smart Cover Sensor Protection Level
To set the Smart Cover Sensor protection level, complete the
following steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click
Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer.
2. Press the
F10
key as soon as the monitor light turns green. Press
Enter
to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
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If you do not press the
F10
key at the appropriate time, you must turn
the computer off, then on again, and press the
F10
key again to
access the utility.
3. Select
Security,
then
Smart Cover,
and follow the instructions
on the screen.
4. Before exiting, click
File > Save Changes
and
Exit.
Smart Cover Lock
The Smart Cover Lock is a software-controllable cover lock featured
on select HP computers. This lock prevents unauthorized access to
the internal components. Computers ship with the Smart Cover Lock
in the unlocked position.
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CAUTION:
For maximum cover lock security, be sure to establish a
setup password. The setup password prevents unauthorized access to the
Computer Setup utility.
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The Smart Cover Lock is available as an option on select systems.
