Use The Fingerprint Reader - Lenovo ThinkCentre M75q-1 User Manual

When a supervisor password is set, you are prompted to enter a valid password each time you try to enter
the BIOS menu.
If both the power-on password and supervisor password are set, you can enter either password.
However, you must use your supervisor password to change any configuration settings.
• Hard disk password
Setting a hard disk password prevents unauthorized access to the data on the storage drive. When a hard
disk password is set, you are prompted to enter a valid password each time you try to access the storage
drive.
Notes:
– After you set a hard disk password, your data on the storage drive is protected even if the storage drive
is removed from one computer and installed in another.
– If the hard disk password is forgotten, there is no way to reset the password or recover data from the
storage drive.
• System management password (for selected models)
You can enable the system management password to have the same authority as the supervisor
password to control security related features. To customize the authority of the system management
password through the UEFI BIOS menu:
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.
2. Select Security ➙ System Management Password Access Control.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
If you have set both the supervisor password and the system management password, the supervisor
password overrides the system management password.
Set, change, and remove a password
Before you start, print these instructions.
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.
2. Select Security.
3. Depending on the password type, select Set Power-On Password, Set Supervisor Password, or Hard
Disk Password and press Enter.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set, change, or remove a password.
5. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit.
You might want to record your password and store it in a safe place. Otherwise, if you forget the password,
you have to take your computer to a Lenovo reseller or a marketing representative to have the password
canceled. However, if you forget the hard disk password, Lenovo cannot reset your passwords or recover
data from the storage drive.

Use the fingerprint reader

If you use a keyboard with a fingerprint reader on it, fingerprint authentication can replace your passwords
and enables you to log in to your computer simply and securely.
Enroll your fingerprints
Open the Start menu and then click Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Sign-in options. Then, follow the on-screen
instructions to finish the enrollment.
During the enrollment, the fingerprints are associated with the Windows password automatically. It is
recommended that you enroll more than one fingerprint in case of any injuries to your fingers.
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