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Using password Hard-disk passwords Two types of hard-disk passwords help protect the information on your hard disk. When either of the hard-disk passwords has been set, the information on your hard disk cannot be accessed without one of the passwords. These are the two types of hard-disk password: User hard-disk password Master hard-disk password-which requires a user password. When a user hard-disk password is set, no one can access files and applications on the hard disk without first typing the password. The master hard-disk password is for use by systems administrators. First set a master password that only the administrator knows. Then set a user password that can be told to the user. The user can change the user password. The master password, like a master key, enables the administrator to access the hard disk even if the user has changed the user password. Attention If you forget your hard-disk password, there is no way to reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your computer to an IBM reseller or marketing representative to replace the hard-disk drive. A fee will be charged for parts and service. To set a hard-disk password, refer to the online user's guide. Windows password When you start your ThinkPad computer and Windows operating system opens, Windows will require you to enter a user ID and a password. To set a Windows password, refer to the online user's guide. Chapter 2. Protecting your computer 11

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Using password
Hard-disk passwords
Two types of hard-disk passwords help protect the information on
your hard disk.
When either of the hard-disk passwords has been set, the
information on your hard disk cannot be accessed without one of the
passwords.
These are the two types of hard-disk password:
±
User hard-disk password
±
Master hard-disk password—which requires a user password.
When a user hard-disk password is set, no one can access files and
applications on the hard disk without first typing the password.
The master hard-disk password is for use by systems administrators.
First set a master password that only the administrator knows.
Then
set a user password that can be told to the user.
The user can
change the user password.
The master password, like a master key, enables the administrator to
access the hard disk even if the user has changed the user
password.
Attention
If you forget your hard-disk password, there is no way to reset
your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take
your computer to an IBM reseller or marketing representative to
replace the hard-disk drive. A fee will be charged for parts and
service.
To set a hard-disk password, refer to the online user's guide.
Windows password
When you start your ThinkPad computer and Windows operating
system opens, Windows will require you to enter a user ID and a
password.
To set a Windows password, refer to the online user's guide.
Chapter 2.
Protecting your computer
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