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<p>Created page with &quot;== Leaving or Stepping Away From a Computer == It is not necessary to log off the computer or shut it down. &#039;&#039;&#039;Do not&#039;&#039;&#039; power the computer down by pressing and holding the power button, as this could result in data loss. This should only be done if the computer is non-responsive, and no other options are available. The computer should be set to turn the monitors off after 15 minutes of inactivity, with the requirement to request a login upon waking back up. It is not...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>== Leaving or Stepping Away From a Computer ==<br /> It is not necessary to log off the computer or shut it down.<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Do not&#039;&#039;&#039; power the computer down by pressing and holding the power button, as this could result in data loss. This should only be done if the computer is non-responsive, and no other options are available.<br /> <br /> The computer should be set to turn the monitors off after 15 minutes of inactivity, with the requirement to request a login upon waking back up. It is not necessary to put the computer to sleep as this will prevent remote access to the computer. See a systems administrator if you need help activating this feature if the computer does not automatically perform this function.<br /> <br /> === Procedures for stepping away from the computer ===<br /> Stepping away from the computer for any length of time (over 15 minutes):<br /> * Ensure any open documents have been saved, preferably closed.<br /> Leaving the computer for any length of time (over 1 hour):<br /> * Any open document must be saved and &#039;&#039;&#039;closed&#039;&#039;&#039;, no exceptions. See notes at the bottom of this page.<br /> *Any music or other sound playing application must be muted or closed.<br /> <br /> === Locking a Computer ===<br /> ==== To lock a computer ====<br /> # Press and hold the &quot;Windows Logo&quot; key while pressing the &#039;L&#039; key.<br /> # Press and hold the “CTRL” + “ALT” keys while pressing the “Delete” key. When the menu appears click the “Lock Computer” button.<br /> # This process can also be automated by the system when a screen saver activates. See the systems administrator if you need help activating the automatic feature.<br /> <br /> === Unlocking a Computer ===<br /> # To unlock the computer when returning, press any key or click a mouse button.<br /> # When the login screen appears enter your password and click “OK”.<br /> <br /> == Notes ==<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Note:&#039;&#039;&#039; The only person that can unlock the computer is the current user and any applications with open files cannot be saved by anyone other than the currently logged on user.</div>

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