Lenovo ThinkPad 560 Thinkpad 560 User's Guide - Page 96
Using the Power-On Password
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Using a Password Using the Power-On Password The computer provides you with a power-on password to protect it from being used by unauthorized persons. If a power-on password is set, the password prompt ( ) appears on the screen whenever you turn on the computer and reminds you to enter the password. Setting a Power-On Password To set a power-on password: 1 Start Easy-Setup and select the Password icon. To start Easy-Setup, press and hold F1 and turn on the computer. Easy-Setup Config Restart Date/Time Password Start up Test BIOS part number,..Date System-unit serial number System board serial number Microprocessor nnnnnnn 12/31/96 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnn ** Pentium( )Process Note: When you type a wrong key, use the Backspace key to erase it and then type the correct key. 2 Select the Power-On icon ( ). 3 Type your desired power-on password; then press Enter. You can use any combination of up to 7 characters. Use a combination of any letters or numbers (A to Z, 0 to 9) in uppercase (A) or lowercase (a). Uppercase and lowercase letters (for example, A and a) are treated the same. 4 Type your power-on password again to verify it; then press Enter. 78 IBM ThinkPad 560 User's Guide