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Changing or removing a password, Backspace, Enter, Do Not Forget Your Password, Password

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Using passwords 9). Uppercase and lowercase letters (for example, A and a) are treated as the same character. If you type a wrong character, use the Backspace key to erase it and then type the correct one. 6. Type your password again and press Enter to verify it. Note: Write down the password and keep it in a safe place. Do Not Forget Your Password If you forget your hard disk or supervisor password, there is no way to reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You have to take your computer to an IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative to have the hard disk or the system board replaced. Proof or purchase is required, and an additional charge might be required for the service. Neither an IBM reseller nor IBM marketing representative can make the hard disk drive usable. Changing or removing a password This security feature prevents someone from removing a password and using your computer. To change or remove a password, do the following: 1. Restart the computer. 2. When the IBM logo is displayed, press F1 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Select Password and press Enter. The "Password" submenu appears. 4. Select the type of password you want to change or remove, and press Enter. A window appears. 5. Type the current password and press Enter. 6. Type your desired new password and press Enter. Note: If you want to remove the password, do not type anything. 7. Type your new password again and press Enter to verify it. Note: Write down the password and keep it in a safe place. Chapter 3. Protecting your computer 75

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Using passwords
9
). Uppercase and lowercase letters (for example,
A
and
a
) are treated as the same character.
If you type a wrong character, use the
Backspace
key to
erase it and then type the correct one.
6. Type your password again and press
Enter
to verify it.
Note:
Write down the password and keep it in a safe place.
Do Not Forget Your Password
If you forget your hard disk or supervisor password, there is no
way to reset your password or recover data from the hard disk.
You have to take your computer to an IBM reseller or IBM mar-
keting representative to have the hard disk or the system board
replaced. Proof or purchase is required, and an additional charge
might be required for the service. Neither an IBM reseller nor IBM
marketing representative can make the hard disk drive usable.
Changing or removing a password
This security feature prevents someone from removing a password
and using your computer. To change or remove a password, do the
following:
1. Restart the computer.
2. When the IBM logo is displayed, press
F1
to enter the BIOS
Setup Utility.
3. Select
Password
and press
Enter
. The "Password" submenu
appears.
4. Select the type of password you want to change or remove, and
press
Enter
. A window appears.
5. Type the current password and press
Enter
.
6. Type your desired new password and press
Enter
.
Note:
If you want to remove the password, do not type anything.
7. Type your new password again and press
Enter
to verify it.
Note:
Write down the password and keep it in a safe place.
Chapter 3.
Protecting your computer
75