Lenovo G400, G410 warranty To set a User Password, Changing or Removing the User Password

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Note: If you set passwords through the BIOS Setup Utility and you put your computer into sleep mode by pressing Fn + F1, the following describes the behavior of the computer when you bring it out of sleep mode:

•You are prompted to type the Windows log-on password rather than the User password to resume operation.

•If an HDD password is assigned to any hard disk drive, the hard disk drive is unlocked automatically when you resume operation.

To set a User Password:

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

2.Select Security, using the cursor directional keys.

3.Select Set User Password, and press the Enter key. The Set User Password window opens.

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

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

6.Commit your password to memory, and press the Enter key.

7.Press F10 to exit.

8.Select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window.

Changing or Removing the User Password

To change the password, do the following:

1.In the Enter Current Password field, type your current password.

2.In the Enter New Password field, type a new password; then retype it to verify.

To remove the password, do the following:

1.In the Enter Current Password field, type your current password.

2.Leave the Enter New Password field blank, and then press the Enter key twice.

Note: Make sure the Password on boot is set to Enabled if you need the password protection at power on.

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Contents Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Page Contents Appendix D. Notices Read This First Vi Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Read This First Page Finding Information This Guide and Other PublicationsFinding Information Caring for Your Computer Be Careful about Where and How You WorkImportant Tips Be Gentle with Your Computer Caring for Your ComputerCarry Your Computer Properly Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly Take Care in Setting PasswordsOther Important Tips Cleaning the Cover of Your Computer Cleaning Your Computer KeyboardCleaning Your Computer Display Lenovo Everest UG.book Page 8 Friday, August 17, 2007 540 PM Getting Started Knowing the Parts Getting StartedTop View Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 Power button Computer displayScroll Lock Num LockNovo button Custom buttonMute button Touch padAC power adapter jack Wireless LAN*/Bluetooth* switchRight-side View Security keyholeLeft-side View USB 2.0 port left side External microphone jackExternal headphone jack PCI Express card slotBattery latch spring loaded Battery packBottom View Hard Disk Drive compartmentFront View Accessibility and Comfort Ergonomic InformationWhat If You are Traveling? Questions about Vision?Special Keys and Buttons BasicsNumeric Keypad Function Key Combinations Using the Touch Pad Mute ButtonStatus Indicators System-status IndicatorsPower-status indicators Battery Status IndicatorPreventing Problems General Tips for Preventing ProblemsGetting Started Installing Device Drivers Sequence of installation Path of driversLearn How to Achieve All Day Computing Checking Battery StatusYour Computer Batteries Click the Notification Area tabUsing the AC Adapter Charging the Battery Handling the BatterySecurity Using PasswordsAttaching a Mechanical Lock To set a User Password Changing or Removing the User PasswordTo set a Supervisor Password Changing or Removing the Supervisor PasswordHard Disk Passwords Changing or Removing the HDD Passwords Getting Started Solving Computer Problems Solving Computer Problems Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting Display ProblemsPassword Problem Keyboard ProblemsSleep or Hibernation Problems Computer Screen Problems Click Advanced SettingsBattery Problems Startup Problem Hard Disk Drive ProblemOther Problems Replacing the Battery Upgrading and Replacing DevicesReplacing the Battery Upgrading the Hard Disk DriveUpgrading the Hard Disk Drive Handling a hard disk driveUpgrading the Hard Disk Drive Replacing Memory Replacing Memory Replacing Memory Replacing Memory Getting Help and Service Getting Help and ServiceGetting Help on the Web Calling the Customer Support Center Getting Help and Service Getting Help around the World Getting Help and Service Appendix A. Warranty Information Warranty InformationProduct or Country or Region Type Machine Warranty Period Type ServiceTypes of Warranty Service Customer Replaceable Unit CRU ServiceOn-site Service Courier or Depot ServiceLenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers Warranty Service Telephone NumbersPage Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs Page Appendix C. Features and Specifications FeaturesStorage device DisplayFeatures Wireless featuresInterface ExpressCard slotSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications Appendix D. Notices Wireless Interoperability Wireless related informationTelevision output notice FAX Usage Environment and Your HealthElectronic Emissions Notices Federal Communications Commission FCC StatementIndustry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie CanadaEuropean Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement Japanese Vcci Class B StatementEU Weee Statements General Recycling StatementJapan Recycling Statements Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Page IBM Lotus Software Offer U. S. Or Canada Call Latin American Countries European Countries TrademarksAsia Pacific Countries Index Part Number