Chapter 5. Security; Attaching A Mechanical Lock; Using Passwords; Typing Passwords - Lenovo ThinkPad E450 User Manual

Chapter 5. Security

This chapter provides information about how to protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use.
• "Attaching a mechanical lock" on page 53
• "Using passwords" on page 53
• "Hard disk security" on page 57
• "Using the fingerprint reader" on page 58
• "Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive, hybrid drive, or solid-state drive" on page 60
• "Using firewalls" on page 61
• "Protecting data against viruses" on page 61

Attaching a mechanical lock

You can attach a mechanical lock to your computer, to help prevent it from being removed without your
permission.
Attach a mechanical lock to the keyhole of the computer; then secure the chain on the lock to a stationary
object. Refer to the instructions shipped with the mechanical lock.
Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and security
feature. Lenovo makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance
of the locking device and security feature.

Using passwords

You can help prevent your computer from unauthorized use by using passwords. Once you set a password,
a prompt is displayed on the screen each time you turn on the computer. Enter your password at the prompt.
You cannot use the computer unless you type the correct password.
If you have set a power-on password, a supervisor password, or a hard disk password, it unlocks
automatically when the computer resumes from sleep mode.
Note: If a Windows password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it.

Typing passwords

When this icon is displayed, type a power-on password or a supervisor password.
When this icon is displayed, type a user hard disk password. To type a master hard disk password,
press F1. When the icon changes to
Note: To return to the icon

Power-on password

You can set a power-on password to help protect your computer against unauthorized access.
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, type the master hard disk password
, press F1 again.
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