Using the Display Lock and Timeout

The display lock lets you prevent other people from using your workstation when you are away from it without logging out.

System timeout automatically turns off the display after a specified amount of time elapses in which you haven't used the keyboard or mouse. Timeout prevents the colors on the screen from "burning" the picture tube.

Locking and Unlocking the Display

To lock the display, choose the lock control in the Front Panel.

Figure 2-14  Choose the lock control to lock your display.

To unlock the display, type your password and press Enter.

Customizing Display Lock and Timeout

You can change the following settings:

• The appearance of the locked display.

• The amount of time until timeout.

• Whether or not to lock the display at timeout.

To change these settings, use Style Manager's Screen control. For detailed instructions, see “Changing Screen Settings”.