Lenovo 3000 G230 specification

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Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

Changing or Removing the User Password

To change the password, do the following:

1Select Set User Password, and press the Enter key. The Set User Password window opens.

2Type the correct password in the Enter Current Password field. Press Enter key once to move to the Enter New Password field, then type in a new user password in.

3Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field. Retype the password you just entered to verify it.

4Commit your password to memory, and press the Enter key.

To remove the password, do the following:

1Select Set User Password, and press the Enter key.

2Type the correct user password in Enter Current Password, and finally press the Enter key thrice.

Note:

Make sure Password on boot is set to Enabled if you desire password protection at power on.

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Lenovo 3000 G230 manual Using Your Computer Changing or Removing the User Password

Contents

Lenovo 3000 G230 Lenovo G230 UG V1.0 coveren2-3 If your product is not working correctly Energy Star model information Page Explanation of Hard Disk Capacity Page Contents 130 Contents Safety, Use,Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Appendix B. Customer Top View Getting to Know Your Computer System status indicators Power buttonGetting to Know Your Computer Computer display Left-side View Fan louvers Wireless device switch Right-side View AC power adapter jackSecurity keyhole Speakers Front View Bottom View Battery latch spring loaded Getting to Know Your Computer Battery latch manual ƒ Wlan cards compartment „ Putting Your Computer to Sleep Using Your Computer„ Shutting Down Your Computer Using Your Computer Using the Touch Pad „ Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard „ Function Key Combinations Fn + PrtSc/SysRq System request „ Function buttons Special Keys and ButtonsTouch inductive panel ~ „ OneKey Rescue System button „ Playing CDs/DVDs Disc Media Using the Optical Drive„ Copying files to CDs/DVDs Discs Specific model only Using Memory Cards „ Inserting a Memory Card Using the Integrated Camera„ Removing a Memory Card „ Using LAN Port Using the Internet „ Using wireless LAN „ Using Modem Port Specific model only „ Attaching a Mechanical Lock Optional Securing Your Computer „ Using Passwords To Set a Supervisor Password Select Set Supervisor Password, and press the Enter key Using Your Computer To set a User Password Using Your Computer Changing or Removing the User Password To Set a Hard Disk Password Using Your Computer Hard Disk Passwords Changing or Removing the HDD Passwords Using Your Computer Installing Device Drivers „ Your Computer Batteries Using the Battery and AC Adapter „ Using the AC Adapter „ Checking Battery Status Using Your Computer „ Handling the Battery „ Charging the Battery Using Your Computer Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Using External Devices Using External Devices Connecting a PC Card Device „ Removing a PCI Express card „ Inserting a PCI Express card „ Connecting a VGA monitor Connecting an External Display Connecting a Headphone and Audio Device Connecting an External Microphone Specific model only „ Enabling Bluetooth communications Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting How can I contact the Customer Support Center? Troubleshooting „ Display Problems TroubleshootingWhen I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen My screen goes blank while the computer is on „ Keyboard Problems „ a Password ProblemForgot my password Number appears when you enter a letter Computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly „ Sleep or Hibernation Problems Screen is blank „ Computer Screen Problems Click the Advanced Settings button Troubleshooting Screen is unreadable or distorted Troubleshooting Incorrect characters appear on the screen „ Battery Problems „ Sound ProblemsOperating time for a fully charged battery is short „ a Startup Problem „ a Hard Disk Drive ProblemBattery does not charge Hard disk drive does not work Your computer does not respond „ Other ProblemsComputer does not start from a device you want Getting Help and Service Getting Help and Service Getting Help on the Web Getting Help and Service Getting Help and Service Getting Help and Service Getting Help Around the World Important Safety Information Safety, Use, and Care Information „ Conditions That Require Immediate Action Safety, Use, and Care Information „ Safety Guidelines „ Service and Upgrades „ Power Cords and Power Adapters Safety, Use, and Care Information „ Plugs and Outlets „ Extension Cords and Related Devices „ Power Supply Statement „ Lithium Coin Cell Battery Notice „ Heat and Product Ventilation Safety, Use, and Care Information „ CD and DVD Drive Safety „ Electrical Current Safety Information Safety, Use, and Care Information „ Laser Compliance Statement Safety, Use, and Care Information „ Liquid Crystal Display LCD Notice Caring Your Computer „ Be Careful about Where and How You Work Safety, Use, and Care Information Safety, Use, and Care Information „ Carry Your Computer Properly „ Be Gentle with Your Computer„ For outdoor use „ Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly „ Data Safety „ Other Important Tips „ Take Care in Setting Passwords „ Cleaning the Cover of Your Computer „ Cleaning Your Computer Keyboard „ Cleaning Your Computer Display Accessibility and Comfort „ Ergonomic Information Safety, Use, and Care Information „ What If You are Traveling? Maintenance„ Questions about Vision? „ General Tips for Maintenance Safety, Use, and Care Information Safety, Use, and Care Information „ What this Warranty Covers Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty „ What Your Service Provider Will Do to Correct Problems „ How to Obtain Warranty ServiceAppendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty „ Replacement of a Product or Part „ Use of Personal Information „ Your Additional Responsibilities „ What this Warranty Does not Cover 100 „ Limitation of Liability 101 „ Dispute Resolution „ European Economic Area EEA „ Other Rights102 103 Warranty Information Customer Replaceable Unit CRU Service „ Types of Warranty Service104 Courier or Depot Service On-site ServiceCustomer Carry-In or Mail-In Service 105 Warranty Service Telephone Numbers Product Exchange Service106 SMS 107 108 109 Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs Specifications Appendix C. SpecificationsBattery pack 110 111 Appendix D. Notices Appendix D. Notices 112 „ Television output notice „ Export classification notice113 „ Wireless Interoperability Wireless related information114 115 „ Usage Environment and Your Health 116 „ Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Electronic Emissions Notices117 „ Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada „ Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement118 119 „ German Class B Compliance Statement 120 „ European Union Compliance Statement Class B Compliance 121 „ Japanese Vcci Class B Statement „ Korea Class B „ Japan Compliance Statement for Power line Harmonics122 „ General Recycling Statement Weee and Recycling Statements123 124 EU Weee Statements 125 Japan Recycling Statements 126 „ Disposing of a Lenovo Computer Components 127 128 129 Trademarks 130 Index 131 Problems Index 132