Security

Lock Your Computer
Turn On a Password-Protected Screen Saver

Lock Your Computer

When you lock your computer, a security screen displays that prevents other people from using your computer. Once your computer is locked, you must enter your password to unlock it.

To lock your computer:

1. Press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys at the same time.
2. Click on the Lock Computer button.

Turn On a Password-Protected Screen Saver

A password-protected screen saver locks your computer after it has been idle for a specified number of minutes.

To turn on a password-protected screen saver:

1. Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize.
2. Click Screen Saver in the lower-right corner.
3. Click the Screen Saver down arrow and select a screen saver.
4. In the Wait: minutes field, specify the number of minutes that the computer must be idle before the screen saver automatically turns on.
5. Select the On resume, display logon screen checkbox.
6. Click on the OK button.