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the display's content reappear. The Windows
system log-on screen will appear, prompting you for a
password. After typing in the password for the current user,
press Enter.
To activate the password feature:
1
Click Start, Control Panel.
2
Click Appearances and Themes.
3
Click one of the following:
❖
❖
The Display Properties window appears.
4
If you clicked Choose a screen saver, the Screen Saver
tab has already been selected. If it isn't selected, click the
Screen Saver tab.
5
Click the On resume, password protected check box.
6
Click OK.
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged
When the battery is not fully charged (even if the computer is
operating on AC power) your display may reappear
automatically after a short time. To protect your desktop, you
must set up a screen saver with a password before activating
the password feature.
To set up a password with a screen saver, go to Windows XP
help for instructions:
1
Click Start, Help and Support.
2
In the Search field, type
3
Press
4
Click the Protect your files with a screen saver
password link located under the suggested topics.
Choose a screen saver in the "Pick a task" section.
Display in the "or pick a Control Panel icon" section.
Enter
.
Instant password security
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