Change Or Remove Hard Disk Password; Use The Fingerprint Reader; Use Firewalls And Antivirus Programs - Lenovo IdeaPad FLEX-14API User Manual

Note: The master and user hard disk passwords must be set at the same time.
4. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.
If the hard disk password is set, you must provide the correct password to start the operating system.

Change or remove hard disk password

1. Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
2. Select Security.
3. Change or remove the hard disk password.
• To change or remove master hard disk password, select Change Master Password and press Enter.
Note: If you remove the master hard disk password, the user hard disk password will also be
removed.
• To change user hard disk password, select Change User Password and press Enter.
Note: If you delete the master password, the user hard disk password will be removed together.
4. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.

Use the fingerprint reader

Selected models include a fingerprint reader. You can use the reader to enroll your fingerprints. After
enrolling, you can tap your finger on the fingerprint reader to log in to Windows.
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.
Notes:
• You need to add a Windows password before you can enroll fingerprints.
• It is recommended that you enroll more than one fingerprint in case of any injury to your fingers.
Maintain the fingerprint reader
To ensure that the fingerprint reader works correctly, do not:
• Scratch the surface of the fingerprint reader with anything hard.
• Use or touch the reader with a wet, dirty, wrinkled, or injured finger.

Use firewalls and antivirus programs

Your computer might be preinstalled with a firewall program. The firewall protects against computer Internet
security threats, unauthorized access, intrusions, and Internet attacks. It also protects your privacy.
A full version of antivirus program is provided with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must renew
the license to continue receiving the antivirus program updates.
For more information, see the help system of the program.
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