Proximity Sensors and Walk Away Lock Functionality May Report the System Locking Too Quickly
Summary: This article provides information about computers with proximity sensors and Walk Away Lock functionality locking too quickly.
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Symptoms
Affected Products:
- Latitude
- Mobile Workstation
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Cause
The Dell Optimizer utility controls this functionality and can be adjusted under the Proximity Sensor tab.
Resolution
The customer can adjust the lock timeout from 30 to 120 seconds or disable all together.
Affected Products
Latitude, Mobile Workstations, Dell OptimizerArticle Properties
Article Number: 000130242
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 22 May 2025
Version: 19
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