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Chapter 5. Enabling automatic screen lock

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Enabling automatic screen lock is a security measure that helps protect your computer when it is left unattended. This feature ensures that your screen is locked after a specified period of inactivity, requiring a password or authentication to regain access.

Procedure

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Click Privacy.
  3. Choose Screen Lock.
  4. Toggle the switch to enable automatic screen lock.
  5. Set the desired time interval for automatic screen lock delay.

    This interval defines how long your screen stays active after itthe screen is automatically locked.

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