2-20 Software Reference
Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start Æ Shut Down Æ 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.
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If you do not press the F10 key while the message is displayed, you must turn the
computer off, then on again, to access the utility.
3. Select Security, then select Smart Cover and the Unlocked option.
4. Before exiting, click File Æ Save Changes and Exit.
Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key
If you enable the Smart Cover Lock and cannot enter your password to disable the lock, you will
need a Smart Cover FailSafe Key to open the computer cover. You will need the key in any of the
following circumstances:
Power outage
Start up failure
PC component failure (e.g., processor or power supply)
Forgotten password
CAUTION: The Smart Cover FailSafe Key is a specialized tool available from Compaq. Be prepared; order
this key before you need one.
2.9.4 QuickLock/QuickBlank
QuickLock/QuickBlank disables the keyboard and mouse interface, and can blank the screen,
without exiting open applications.
Enabling QuickLock and QuickBlank
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start Æ Shut Down Æ 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 turn the
computer off, then on again, to access the utility.
3. Select Security, then select Password Options and follow the instructions on the screen.
4. Before exiting, click File Æ Save Changes and Exit.
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