Lenovo ThinkPad T530 (English) User Guide - Page 69
Security, Attaching a mechanical lock, Using passwords, Passwords and sleep mode
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Chapter 4. Security This chapter provides information about how to protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use. • "Attaching a mechanical lock" on page 51 • "Using passwords" on page 51 • "Hard disk security" on page 56 • "Setting the security chip" on page 57 • "Using the fingerprint reader" on page 58 • "Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state drive" on page 61 • "Using and understanding firewalls" on page 62 • "Protecting data against viruses" on page 62 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 device and security feature. Lenovo makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of the locking device and security feature. 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 a Windows password and you put your computer into sleep mode by pressing Fn+F4, you will be prompted to enter the password when resuming operation. If any hard disk drive or solid state drive also has a password, it is unlocked automatically when you resume operation. 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: © Copyright Lenovo 2012 51