Padlock; Password Protection; Erasing A Lost Or Forgotten Password (Clearing Cmos) - Lenovo ThinkCentre 7258 User Manual

Padlock

Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be
removed when a padlock is installed.
Figure 37. 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 to unlock the keyboard for normal use. Refer to Chapter 4,
"Using the Setup Utility," on page 55 for more information.
What to do next:
v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
v To complete the installation, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on
page 43.

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)

This section contains instructions on erasing some lost or forgotten passwords,
such as a user password. For more information about lost or forgotten passwords,
go to the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program. See "ThinkVantage
Productivity Center" on page 69 for more information.
To erase a lost or forgotten password:
1. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 14.
2. Access the system board. See "Removing and installing the front bezel" on
page 16.
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