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Hot Keys
Instant password security
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0
Instant password security

Without a password

The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates
instant security. Using the pointing device or any key will
make the display’s content reappear, if no password is set for
the current user.

With a password

The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and activates
instant security.
If you set a blank screen saver, pressing the Fn + F1 key
combination to activate instant security will cause the screen
to go blank. Using the pointing device or any key will make
the display’s content reappear. The Windows® operating
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:
1Click Start, Control Panel.
2Click Appearances and Themes.
3Click one of the following:
❖Choose a screen saver in the “Pick a task” section.
❖Display in the “or pick a Control Panel icon” section.
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.
5Click the On resume, password protected check box.
Fn + This hot key blanks the display.