Hard Disk Passwords - Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 20CG User Manual

c. A Setup Notice message is displayed. Tap Continue.
• To change a password, do the following:
a. In the Enter Current Password field, enter the current supervisor password.
b. In the Enter New Password field, enter a new supervisor password.
c. In the Confirm New Password field, reenter the new supervisor password and tap OK.
d. A Setup Notice message is displayed. Tap Continue.
• To remove a password, do the following:
a. In the Enter Current Password field, enter the current supervisor password.
b. Leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank. Tap OK.
c. A Setup Notice message is displayed. Tap Continue.
Attention: It is recommended that you record your password and store it in a safe place. If you forget
your supervisor password, Lenovo cannot reset your password. You must take your tablet to a Lenovo
reseller or a Lenovo marketing representative to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is
required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service.
7. Save configuration changes and exit.
The next time you open the ThinkPad Tablet Setup program, you will be prompted to enter your password
to proceed.

Hard disk passwords

The following two types of hard disk passwords can help protect the information stored on the hard disk drive:
• User hard disk password
If a user hard disk password has been set, but no master hard disk password has been, the user must
enter the user hard disk password to access files and applications on the hard disk drive.
• Master hard disk password
The master hard disk password also requires a user hard disk password. The master hard disk password
is usually set and used by a system administrator. It enables the administrator to access any hard disk
drive in a system like a master key. The administrator sets the master password; then assigns a user
password for each tablet in the network. The user can then change the user password as desired, but
the administrator still can get access by using the master password.
When a master hard disk password is set, only the administrator can remove the user hard disk password.
Setting a hard disk password
To set a hard disk password, do the following:
1. Print these instructions.
2. Save all open files, and exit all applications.
3. Enter the ThinkPad Tablet Setup program. See "ThinkPad Tablet Setup" on page 83.
4. Tap Security ➙ Password ➙ Hard disk 1 Password.
5. Tap Enter next to the Hard disk 1 Password item.
6. A password window is displayed. You are prompted to select User or User + Master. Select User if
you want to set only one hard disk password. Select User + Master if you want to set a user hard disk
password and a master hard disk password, for example if you are an administrator or a supervisor.
• If you select User, do the following:
a. In the Enter New Password field, enter a desired password.
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