HP dx7300 HP Compaq dx7300 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition - Page 53
Cable Lock Provision
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Desktop Management Locking the Smart Cover Lock To activate and lock the Smart Cover Lock, 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 F10 when the monitor light turns green to enter Computer Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary. ✎ If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again press F10 when the monitor light turns green to access the utility. 3. Select Security > Smart Cover > Cover Lock > Lock option. 4. Before exiting, select File > Save Changes and Exit. Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock 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 F10 when the monitor light turns green to enter Computer Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary. ✎ If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again press F10 when the monitor light turns green to access the utility. 3. Select Security > Smart Cover > Cover Lock > Unlock. 4. Before exiting, select File > 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 ■ Startup failure ■ PC component failure (such as processor or power supply) ■ Forgotten password Ä CAUTION: The Smart Cover FailSafe Key is a specialized tool available from HP. Be prepared; order this key before you need one (Tamper-resistant wrench PN 166527-001 or tamper-resistant bits PN 166527-002). For more information about using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key, please see the Removal and Replacement chapter for the specific chassis. 3.5.6 Cable Lock Provision The rear panel of the computer accommodates a cable lock so that the computer can be physically secured to a work area. For illustrated instructions, please see the Removal and Replacement chapter for the specific chassis. Service Reference Guide, dx7300 433611-001 3-25