Chapter 4. Security; Attaching A Mechanical Lock; Using Passwords; Passwords And Sleep Mode - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon User Manual

Chapter 4. Security

This chapter provides information about how to protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use.
• "Attaching a mechanical lock" on page 45
• "Using passwords" on page 45
• "Solid state drive security" on page 50
• "Setting the security chip" on page 50
• "Using a fingerprint reader" on page 51
• "Notice on deleting data from your solid state drive" on page 55
• "Using firewalls" on page 56
• "Protecting data against viruses" on page 56

Attaching a mechanical lock

You can attach a mechanical lock to your computer, to help prevent it from being removed without your
permission.
Attach a mechanical lock to the keyhole of the computer; then secure the chain on the lock to a stationary
object. Refer to the instructions shipped with the mechanical lock.
Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security
features. Lenovo makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance
of locking devices and security features.

Using passwords

By using passwords, you can help prevent your computer from being used by others. Once you set a
password, a prompt is displayed on the screen each time you turn on the computer. Enter your password at
the prompt. You cannot use the computer unless you type the correct password.

Passwords and sleep mode

If you have set passwords and you put your computer into sleep mode by pressing Fn+F4:
• You are not prompted to type the password when resuming operation.
• If the solid state drive has a hard disk password, it is unlocked automatically when you resume operation.
Note: If a Windows password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it.

Typing passwords

If this icon is displayed, type a power-on password or a supervisor password.
If this icon is displayed, type a user hard disk password. If you want to type a master hard disk
password, do the following:
1. Press F1. The icon changes to this:
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