Lenovo Y710 warranty To set a hard disk password

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Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

To set a hard disk password:

Print these instructions.

1Turn on your computer. Press F2, while the initial screen is displayed. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens.

2Select Security, using the cursor directional keys.

3Select Set Hard Disk User Password, and press the Enter key. The Set Hard Disk User Password screen opens.

4Choose your Hard Disk User Password, which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination. Type it in the Enter New Password field.

5Press Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field. Retype the password you just entered to verify it.

6Select Set Hard Disk Master Password, and press the Enter key. The Set Hard Disk Master Password screen opens.

7Choose your Hard Disk Master Password, which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination. Type it in the Enter New Password field.

8Press Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field. Retype the password you just entered to verify it.

9Commit any password to memory, and press the Enter key.

0Press F10 to exit.

ASelect OK in the Setup Confirmation window.

The next time you turn on your computer, you will have to enter the HDD user or master password to get access to your operating system.

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Contents Lenovo IdeaPad Y710 Page Contents Read This First Read This First Integrated camera Wireless LAN antennasNovo button Power buttonGetting to Know Your Computer Computer display Touch inductive panel and Multi-media buttonsGetting to Know Your Computer AC power adapter jackVGA port Hdmi connector Specific models onlyIeee 1394 connector Getting to Know Your Computer Fan louversRight-side View Security keyhole Getting to Know Your Computer Optical driveTV-in jack Specific models only Battery latch spring loaded Battery latch manualBattery pack Subwoofer Getting to Know Your Computer 2nd Hard Disk DriveFront View Multi-media reader slot Getting to Know Your Computer System status indicatorsWireless device switch Bass switchBackground Lighting „ Shutting Down Your computer „ Putting your computer to SleepUsing Your Computer Adjusting the display„ Adjusting the brightness „ Switching between wide screen and normal screenUsing the Touch Pad „ Numeric Keypad Using the KeyboardFn + PrtSc/SysRq System request „ Function Key Combinations„ Touch inductive panel and multi-media buttons Special keys and buttonsMulti-media buttons ~ Using Your Computer Touch inductive panel ~„ Lenovo game zone Specific models only Using Your Computer „ 17 Numeric Keys Specific models only „ Novo button For details, see OneKey Recovery User GuideNum Lock System status indicatorsDrive in use Wireless Device Indicator Using Your Computer Caps LockPower Indicator Battery Status IndicatorSlot-in type Using the optical drive„ Inserting a disc „ Ejecting a disc„ Copying files to CDs/DVDs „ Playing CDs/DVDs/Blu-ray Disc Media„ Removing a memory card „ Inserting a memory card„ Playing CDs Using the TV function Specific models only„ Listening to music files „ Watching TV „ Watching video files„ Viewing photos Navigate ShuttleCenter menu „ Using Lenovo Remote Specific models onlyTo view your pictures Using the Integrated Camera„ Using EasyCapture To take picturesTo view your videos To record a videoUsing the HaloLighting „ Using LAN port Using the Internet„ Using modem port „ Using wireless LANTo register your face „ Using VeriFaceSecuring your computer „ Using Passwords Changing or Removing the Supervisor Password To set a Supervisor PasswordSelect Set Supervisor Password, and press the Enter key To set a User PasswordHard Disk Passwords Changing or Removing the User PasswordTo set a hard disk password Changing or Removing the HDD Passwords Removing 2nd Hard Disk Drive Using Your Computer „ Your Computer Batteries Using battery and AC adapter„ Checking Battery Status „ Using the AC Adapter „ Handling the Battery „ Charging the BatteryUsing Your Computer Using external devices Using external devices Connecting an Ieee 1394 device„ Removing a PCI Express card Connecting a PC card device„ Inserting a PCI Express card „ Connecting a VGA monitor Connecting an external display„ Connecting a DVI monitor Specific models only Connecting a computer„ Switch between headphone/SPDIF Connecting a headphone and audio device„ Enabling Bluetooth communications Connecting an external microphoneFrequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting™ Note „ Display ProblemsTroubleshooting „ Sleep or Hibernation Problems „ a Password Problem„ Keyboard Problems Troubleshooting Screen is unreadable or distorted „ Computer Screen ProblemsScreen is blank Incorrect characters appear on the screen „ Sound Problems„ a Startup Problem „ Battery Problems„ a Hard Disk Drive Problem Computer does not start from a device you want „ Other ProblemsYour computer does not respond Getting Help on the Web Getting Help and ServiceCalling the Customer Support Center Getting Help and ServiceGetting Help around the World „ Be Careful about Where and How You Work Safety, Use, and Care Information„ Carry Your Computer Properly Safety, Use, and Care Information„ Be Gentle with Your Computer „ Other Important Tips „ Take Care in Setting Passwords„ Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly „ Cleaning the Cover of Your Computer „ Cleaning Your Computer Display „ Cleaning Your Computer Keyboard„ Ergonomic Information Accessibility and Comfort„ Questions about Vision? „ What If You are Traveling?„ General Tips for Maintenance MaintenanceSafety, Use, and Care Information Warranty Information Appendix A. Warranty Information„ Types of Warranty Service Warranty Service Telephone Numbers Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone NumbersAppendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs Display ProcessorMemory Storage deviceOptical drive Wireless featuresInterface ExpressCard slotSize Environment Power source AC adapter Battery pack SpecificationsAppendix D. Notices Appendix D. Notices „ Export classification notice„ Television output notice „ Wireless Interoperability Wireless related information„ Usage Environment and Your Health „ Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Electronic Emissions Notices„ European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement „ Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement„ Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada „ General Recycling Statement „ Japanese Vcci Class B StatementJapan Recycling Statements EU Weee Statements„ Disposing of a Lenovo Computer Components Appendix D. Notices Trademarks Index Index Problems