Set, Change, Or Remove A Password - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 User Manual

Set, change, or remove a password

Follow the instructions to set, change or remove a password.
Before you start, print these instructions.
Step 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.
Select Security ➙ Password by using the arrow keys.
Step 2.
Step 3. Select the password type. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to set, change, or remove a
password.
You should record all your passwords and store them in a safe place. If you forget any of your passwords,
any potential repair actions required are not covered under warranty.
What to do if you forget your power-on password
Follow the instructions to remove the power-on password if you forget your power-on password.
If you have set a supervisor password or a system management password and remember it:
Step 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, immediately press F1.
Step 2. Type the supervisor password or the system management password to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.
Step 3. Select Security ➙ Password ➙ Power-On Password by using the arrow keys.
Step 4. Type the current supervisor password or the system management password in the Enter Current
Password field. Then, leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice.
Step 5. In the Changes have been saved window, press Enter.
Step 6. Press F10 to save changes and exit the UEFI BIOS menu.
If you have not set a supervisor password or a system management password, contact a Lenovo-authorized
service provider to have the power-on password removed.
What to do if you forget your system management password
Follow the instructions to remove the system management password if you forget your system management
password.
If you have set a supervisor password and remember it:
Step 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, immediately press F1.
Step 2. Type the supervisor password to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.
Step 3. Select Security ➙ Password ➙ System Management Password by using the arrow keys.
Step 4. Type the current supervisor password in the Enter Current Password field. Then, leave the Enter
New Password field blank, and press Enter twice.
Step 5. In the Changes have been saved window, press Enter.
Step 6. Press F10 to save changes and exit the UEFI BIOS menu.
If you have not set a supervisor password, contact a Lenovo-authorized service provider to have the system
management password removed.
What to do if you forget your NVMe password
Follow the instructions to remove the power-on password if you forget your NVMe password.
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