Desktop Management Guide

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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. 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 restart the computer 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.

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.