Smart Cover Sensor - HP dc5100 - Microtower PC Service & Reference Manual

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3.4.5 Smart Cover Sensor

Cover Removal Sensor, available on select models, is a combination of hardware and software
technology that can alert you when the computer cover or side panel has been removed. There are
three levels of protection, as described in the following table.
Smart Cover Sensor Protection Levels
Level
Level 0
Level 1
Level 2
✎
These settings can be changed using Computer Setup. For more information about Computer
Setup, see the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide.
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
Setup. Press
✎
If you do not press the
F10
and hold the
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, select 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.
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CAUTION: For maximum cover lock security, be sure to establish a setup password. The setup password
prevents unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility.
✎
The Smart Cover Lock is available as an option on select systems.
3–22
Setting
Disabled
Notify User
Setup Password
Enter
to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
F10
key at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and press
key again to access the utility.
376220-001
Description
Smart Cover Sensor is disabled (default).
When the computer is restarted, the screen
displays a message indicating that the
computer cover or side panel has been
removed.
When the computer is restarted, the screen
displays a message indicating that the
computer cover or side panel has been
removed. You must enter the setup
password to continue.
F10
key until you enter Computer
Service Reference Guide, dc5100