Compaq 270680-003 Software Reference Guide for the Compaq Deskpro Family of Pe - Page 39

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. Disabling the Keyboard and Mouse Interface Enter the QuickLock key combination (Ctrl+Alt+L) to disable the keyboard and mouse (or other input device connected to the mouse connector). The applications you are running cannot be accessed, but remain in view, unless the QuickBlank feature is also enabled through the Computer Setup utility. Enabling the Keyboard and Mouse Interface To enable the keyboard and input device connected to the mouse connector, enter the power-on password.  For security reasons, the characters you type do not appear on the screen. The application will not be affected by the characters typed. The Cable Lock Provision A physical security device for your computer may also be available, through the cable lock provision. See your Guide to Features & Upgrades for more information on using and installing the cable lock provision. 3-12 Intelligent Manageability