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Hardware and Software Guide 2–11
Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6)
The fn+f6 hotkey initiates the QuickLock security feature.
QuickLock protects your work by displaying the operating
system Log On window. While the Log On window is displayed,
the notebook cannot be accessed until a Windows user password
or a Windows administrator password is entered.
Before you can use QuickLock, you must set a Windows user
password or a Windows administrator password. For instructions,
refer to the Help and Support Center. To access the Help and
Support Center, press the fn+f1 hotkey or select Start > Help and
Support.
» To use QuickLock, press fn+f6 to display the Log On window
and lock the notebook. Then follow the instructions on the
screen to enter your Windows user password or your
Windows administrator password and access the notebook.
For information about combining Windows passwords with
Compaq passwords,
Chapter 6, “Security.”
Decrease Brightness (fn+f7)
The fn+f7 hotkey decreases the brightness of the notebook
screen.
The longer you hold down the fn+f7 hotkey, the more the
screen dims. Decreasing screen brightness conserves power.
» To increase screen brightness, press the fn+f8 hotkey.
Increase Brightness (fn+f8)
The fn+f8 hotkey increases the brightness of the notebook
screen.
The longer you hold down the fn+f8 hotkey, the more the
screen brightens.
» To decrease screen brightness, press the fn+f7 hotkey.