Chapter 4. Secure Your Computer And Information; Lock The Computer; Use Passwords; Password Types - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme User Manual

Chapter 4. Secure your computer and information

Lock the computer

Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible security cable lock.
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Note: The slot supports cable locks that conform to the Kensington MicroSaver lock standards (using T-
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bar™ locking technology) or MiniSaver lock standards (using Cleat™ locking technology). You are
responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and security feature. Lenovo
makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of the locking
device and security feature. Cable locks for your product are available from Lenovo at
https://
www.lenovoquickpick.com/ .

Use passwords

This section introduces types of passwords in UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) BIOS (Basic
Input/Output System) and how to set, change, and remove a password.

Password types

You can set a power-on password, supervisor password, system management password, or hard disk
password in UEFI BIOS to prevent unauthorized access to your computer. However, you are not prompted to
enter any UEFI BIOS password when your computer resumes from sleep mode.
Power-on password
If you set a power-on password, the icon is displayed on the screen when you turn on the computer.
Enter the correct password to use the computer.
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