IBM 2283, 6274 manual Using security features, Locking the cover, Locking the keyboard

Windows 2000 Professional use slightly different terminology as noted below. To set the duration, do the following:

1.From the Windows desktop, click Start.

2.Select Settings; then, click Control Panel.

3.Double-click Power Options (Windows 2000 Professional) or click Power and Maintenance then click Power Options (Windows XP). The Power Options Properties window opens.

4.From the Power Schemes tab, you can:

•Select an existing power scheme with preset durations

•Modify an existing power scheme by changing the preset durations

•Create a new power scheme with custom durations

5.After making the changes, click OK.

After the computer, hard disk drive or monitor has entered Standby mode, pressing the power button or an incoming modem ring, brings the computer out of the Standby mode.

Using security features

To deter unauthorized use of your computer you can lock the keyboard. To restrict access to components inside the computer, you can lock the computer cover (some models only).

Locking the cover

Some models come with a built-in cover lock. You can use this to restrict access to components inside the computer.

Locking the keyboard

You can set a user password through the IBM Setup Utility program and use the security features built into the Windows operating system. If you decide to use passwords, do not forget them.

If you set a user password, the keyboard is locked when you turn on the computer. You must type the correct password before the keyboard will unlock. Use the IBM Setup Utility program to set a user password. For more information, see “Using passwords” on page 29.

You can also use the password and screen-saver features built into the Windows operating system to assign a password that locks the keyboard and mouse after a predefined period of inactivity. To use these features, refer to the operating system publication that comes with your computer.

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