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Proximity Lock

Hideez Key — Proximity Lock

To lock your PC, you can: 
use the Proximity mechanism - blocking will occur when the Bluetooth signal level drops below a certain value 
​Forcibly lock your PC even when you are near it 
Lock your PC by proximity
You can read about the proximity mechanism and its limitations here. 
The step-by-step algorithm for configuring PC lock by proximity is described here. 
Forced methods to lock your PC 
Method 1
Click on the Disconnect vault button.
Confirm disconnection by clicking Yes. Don't remove bonds (if you want only lock PC, not to unpair the Key). The PC will be locked.
Method 2
Press the Win + L key combination on the keyboard. The PC will be locked.

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Proximity Unlock

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