Lenovo ThinkPad 380ED TP 380Z On-line User's Guide that was provided with the - Page 14
Using Passwords, Using the Personalization Editor, User's Reference
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Using Passwords To protect your computer from theft or unauthorized use, you can use: Passwords The Personalization Editor A mechanical Lock For more details, see the User's Reference. The password-setting feature prevents your computer from being used by others. Once you set a password, a prompt appears on the screen each time you turn on the computer. You must enter your password at the prompt. You will not be able to use the computer unless you type the correct password. You can set the following passwords on your computer: The power-on password protects your computer from being used by unauthorized persons. The hard disk password protects the data on your hard disk from being accessed by unauthorized persons. The supervisor password protects the system information stored in Easy-Setup so that without knowing the password, nobody can change the configuration of the computer. To use the password, refer to the User's Reference. Using the Personalization Editor With the Personalization Editor, you can display such personal information as your name and address on the screen each time you power on your computer. This feature helps you to identify your computer when identical computers are being used in your location, or to deter theft. To set the Personalization Editor, refer to the User's Reference. 10 IBM ThinkPad 380Z Online User's Guide