226 Hot Keys

Password security

Password security

Fn +

This hot key blanks the display.

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, then click Appearances and Themes.

2Click 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.