Set Administrator Password; Change Or Remove Administrator Password; Set User Password - Lenovo IdeaPad L340 Series User Manual

Password type
Master hard disk password
User hard disk password
Note: All passwords set in the setup utility consist of alphanumeric characters only.
Note: If you start the setup utility using the user password, you can only change a few settings.

Set administrator password

You set the administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Attention: If you forget the administrator password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your
password. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to
have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and
service.
Step 1. Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Step 2. Select Security ➙ Set Administrator Password and press Enter.
Step 3. Type in a password string that contains only letters and numbers; press Enter.
Step 4. Type in the password again and press Enter.
Step 5. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.
Next time you start the computer, you must type in the administrator password to start the setup utility. If
Power on Password is enabled, you must type in the administrator password or the user password to start
the computer.

Change or remove administrator password

Only the administrator can change or remove the administrator password.
Step 1. Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility by using the administrator password.
Step 2. Select Security ➙ Set User Password and press Enter.
Step 3. Type in the current password.
Step 4. In the Enter New Password text box, type in the new password.
Step 5. In the Confirm New Password text box, type in the new password again.
Note: If you want to remove the password, press Enter in both text boxes and do not type in any
character.
Step 6. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.
If you remove the administrator password, the user password is also removed.

Set user password

Before you can set up user password, the administrator password must be set.
The administrator of the setup utility might need to set up a user password for use by others.
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Pre-requisite
No
The master hard disk password
must be set.
When set
You must enter it to start the
operating system.
You can use the user hard disk
password to start the operating
system.