Chapter 4. Security; Attaching A Mechanical Lock; Using Passwords; Typing Passwords - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E145 User Manual

Chapter 4. Security

This chapter provides information about how to protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use.
• "Attaching a mechanical lock" on page 43
• "Using passwords" on page 43
• "Hard disk security" on page 47
• "Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive" on page 48
• "Using firewalls" on page 48
• "Protecting data against viruses" on page 49

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 devices 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

If this icon is displayed, type a power-on password or a supervisor password.
If this icon is displayed, type a user hard disk password. To type a master hard disk password, press
Fn+F1. When the icon changes to this:
Note: To return to the icon
Note: Press the Backspace key if you enter a wrong password while you are typing your password.
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, type the master hard disk password.
, press Fn+F1 again.
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