Locking The Smart Cover Lock; Using The Smart Cover Failsafe Key - HP dc5100 - Microtower PC Service & 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 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 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 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 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
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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).
To obtain the FailSafe Key, do any one of the following:
■
Contact an authorized HP reseller or service provider.
■
Call the appropriate number listed in the warranty.
For more information about using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key, consult the Hardware
Reference Guide.
Service Reference Guide, dc5100
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.
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
Desktop Management
F10
key until you enter Computer
F10
key until you enter Computer
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