Lenovo ThinkPad 380ED ThinkPad 380 and 380D User's Guide - Page 96
Changing a Power-On Password
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Using a Password If you fail to enter the correct password after three tries, you must turn the computer off, wait at least 5 seconds, and turn it on to try again. After turning off the computer, wait at least 5 seconds Otherwise, the computer might malfunction. Changing a Power-On Password You must change your power-on password at the password prompt screen that appears when you turn on the computer. You cannot change it after normal operation is resumed. To change a power-on password: Important Do not press Enter until you have finished all the steps to change the power-on password. 1. Turn off the computer and wait at least 5 seconds; then turn it on. 2. When the password prompt ( ) appears, type your current power-on password; then press the Spacebar. 3. Type the new password; then press the Spacebar. Use no more than 7 characters. 4. Type the new password again to verify it; then press Enter. The new password will be available when you turn on the computer the next time. All the steps can be summarized as follows: Current(space)New(space)New(Enter) 76 IBM ThinkPad 380 or 380D User's Guide