Padlock; Password Protection; Erasing Lost Or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing Cmos) - Lenovo ThinkCentre 3029 User Manual

Padlock

Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop so that the cover cannot be
removed when a padlock is installed.
Figure 38. Installing a padlock

Password protection

To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility
program to set a password. When you turn on your computer, you are prompted
to type the password. The computer cannot be used until a valid password is
typed in. Refer to Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility program," on page 57 for
more information.

Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)

This section provides instructions on how to erase lost or forgotten passwords,
such as a user password.
To erase a lost or forgotten password, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 14.
3. Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the system board. See "Locating
4. Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the
5. Reinstall the computer cover and connect the power cord. See "Completing the
6. Turn on the computer and leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. Then, turn
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parts on the system board" on page 11.
maintenance position (pin 2 and pin 3).
parts replacement" on page 43.
off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds.