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Getting Started

4.Select User Only if you want to set only one HDD password. If you are an administrator or supervisor, you can select User + Master to set two passwords. (The administrator can change the user password later.)

5.If you select User + Master, go to step 9.

6.If you select User Only, select Set HDD User Password, and press the Enter key. The Set HDD User Password window opens.

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

8.Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field. Retype the password you just entered to verify it. Go to step 16 to complete the procedure.

9.If you select User + Master, select Set HDD Master Password, and press the Enter key. The Set HDD Master Password window opens.

10.Choose an HDD master password, which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination. Type it in the Enter New Password field.

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

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

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

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

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

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

17.Press F10 to exit.

18.Select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window.

The next time you turn on your computer, you will have to type the HDD user or master password in order to start your computer and get access to your operating system.

Changing or Removing the HDD Passwords

To change or remove the User Only HDD password, select Set HDD User Password and do as follows:

•To change the HDD user password, type the current password in the Enter Current Password field. Then type the new password in the Enter New Password field, and retype it to verify it in the Confirm New Password field.

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Contents Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Page Contents Appendix D. Notices Read This First Vi Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Read This First Page This Guide and Other Publications Finding InformationFinding Information Be Careful about Where and How You Work Caring for Your ComputerImportant Tips Caring for Your Computer Be Gentle with Your ComputerCarry Your Computer Properly Take Care in Setting Passwords Handle Storage Media and Drives ProperlyOther Important Tips Cleaning Your Computer Keyboard Cleaning the Cover of Your ComputerCleaning Your Computer Display Caring for Your Computer Getting Started Getting Started Knowing the PartsTop View Lenovo 3000 Y410 Status indicators Wireless LAN antennasIntegrated camera only on specific models Computer displayPower button Battery packMicrophone built-in KeyboardEQ button Volume buttonTouch pad Touch pad buttonVideo jack Right-side ViewEject button Optical drive types vary by modelLeft-side View USB 2.0 port left side Ieee 1394 connectorMulti-media reader slot PCI Express card slotBottom View Battery latch spring loadedSubwoofer Memory RAM compartmentRear View Front View Wireless LAN/Bluetooth* switchInfrared port Internal speakerErgonomic Information Accessibility and ComfortQuestions about Vision? What If You are Traveling?Basics Special Keys and ButtonsNumeric Keypad Function Key Combinations Volume and Mute Buttons Mute button Volume buttonUsing the Touch Pad Indicator Meaning Status IndicatorsPower Indicator General Tips for Preventing Problems Preventing ProblemsGetting Started Sequence of installation Path of drivers Installing Device DriversChecking Battery Status Learn How to Achieve All Day ComputingYour Computer Batteries Click the Notification Area tabUsing the AC Adapter Handling the Battery Charging the BatteryUsing the Integrated Camera Using Audio DJMultimedia SecurityTo set a User Password Using PasswordsTo set a Supervisor Password Changing or Removing the User PasswordHard Disk Passwords Changing or Removing the Supervisor PasswordChanging or Removing the HDD Passwords Getting Started Solving Computer Problems Frequently Asked Questions Solving Computer ProblemsDisplay Problems TroubleshootingKeyboard Problems Password ProblemSleep or Hibernation Problems Click Advanced Settings Computer Screen ProblemsBattery Problems Hard Disk Drive Problem Startup ProblemOther Problems Upgrading and Replacing Devices Replacing the BatteryReplacing Memory Replacing the BatteryReplacing 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 Warranty Information Appendix A. Warranty InformationProduct or Country or Region Type Machine Warranty Period Type ServiceCustomer Replaceable Unit CRU Service Types of Warranty ServiceOn-site Service Courier or Depot ServiceWarranty Service Telephone Numbers Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone NumbersPage Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs Page Features Appendix C. Features and SpecificationsStorage device DisplayFeatures Specifications SpecificationsSpecifications Appendix D. Notices Wireless related information Wireless InteroperabilityTelevision output notice Usage Environment and Your Health FAXFederal Communications Commission FCC Statement Electronic Emissions NoticesAvis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance StatementEuropean Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement Japanese Vcci Class B StatementGeneral Recycling Statement EU Weee StatementsJapan Recycling Statements Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Page Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Trademarks Page Camera 11, 12, 23 IndexPart Number