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Padlock, Password protection, Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS

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Padlock Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop so that the computer cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. Figure 34. 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 49 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 35. Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (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 64 for more information on how to access the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program. To erase lost or forgotten passwords: 1. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 16. 38 User Guide

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Padlock
Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop so that the computer cover cannot
be removed when a padlock is installed.
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 49 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 35.
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (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 64 for more information on how to access the
ThinkVantage Productivity Center program.
To erase lost or forgotten passwords:
1.
Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 16.
Figure 34. Installing a padlock
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