Cable Lock Provision - HP Compaq dx7300 MT Reference Manual

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
Computer Setup. Press
✎
If you do not 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
Computer Setup. Press
✎
If you do not 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
CAUTION: The Smart Cover FailSafe Key is a specialized tool available from HP. Be prepared; order
Ä
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
Enter
to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
F10
at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again press
Enter
to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
F10
at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again press
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F10
when the monitor light turns green to enter
F10
when the monitor light turns green to enter
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