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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.

2. As soon as the computer is turned on, press and hold the

F10 key

until you enter Computer Setup. 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

restart the computer and press and hold the

F10 key again to access

the utility.

If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you may see a Keyboard Error

message—disregard it.

3. Select Security > Smart Cover > Cover Removal Sensor, and

select the desired security level.

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.