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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.
Step 1.
Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility using the administrator password.
Step 2.
Select Security ➙ Set User Password and press Enter.
Note: The user password must be different from the administrator password.
Step 3.
Enter a password string that contains only letters and numbers. Then, press Enter.The user
password must be different from the administrator password.
Step 4.
Enter the password again and press Enter.
Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.
Step 5.
Enable power-on password
If the administrator password has been set, you can enable power-on password to enforce greater security.
Step 1.
Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Select Security ➙ Power on Password and press Enter.
Step 2.
Note: The administrator password must be set in advance.
Step 3.
Change the setting to Enabled.
Step 4.
Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.
If power-on password is enabled, a prompt appears on the screen every time you turn on the computer. You
must enter the administrator or user password to start the computer.
Set hard disk password
You can set a hard disk password in the setup utility to prevent unauthorized access to your data.
Attention: Be extremely careful when setting a hard disk password. If you forget the hard disk password, a
Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You
must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized service personnel or a marketing representative to have the
hard disk drive replaced. Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service.
Step 1.
Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Select Security ➙ Set Hard Disk Password and press Enter.
Step 2.
Note: If you start the setup utility using the user password, you cannot set hard disk password.
Step 3.
Follow on-screen instructions to set both the master and the user passwords.
Note: The master and user hard disk passwords must be set at the same time.
Step 4.
Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.
If the hard disk password is set, you must enter the correct password to start the operating system.
Change or remove hard disk password
Step 1.
Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Step 2.
Select Security.
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Chapter 4
Secure your computer and information
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