IBM ThinkPad 310E User Manual page 93

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When typing your password, release each key quickly. If
you hold a key down too long, the same letter can be
entered repeatedly.
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Press the Enter key.
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When the password is entered correctly, the computer starts
normal operation.
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When you enter the password incorrectly, X appears. Enter
the correct password.
If you fail to enter the correct password after three tries, the
Notebook Manager exits or the computer freezes (if you are
accessing the BIOS Utility). Run the Notebook Manager to
try again.
Using the Setup Password
Chapter 5. Protecting Your Computer
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