Lenovo 429040 manual Setting a supervisor password, Select Supervisor Password

–Enabling or disabling the Flash BIOS Updating by End-Users feature

–Enabling or disabling the Internal Network device

–Enabling or disabling the Internal Wireless device

–Enabling or disabling the Internal Bluetooth device

–Enabling or disabling the Internal Wireless WAN device

–Enabling or disabling the Security mode

–Enabling or disabling the Reader priority

–Erasing the fingerprint data

Notes:

•The system administrator can set the same supervisor password on many ThinkPad notebooks to make administration easier.

•By enabling the Lock UEFI BIOS Settings in the Password menu when you set the supervisor password, you make it impossible for anyone but you to make changes.

Setting a supervisor password

Only a system administrator will be able to apply this procedure.

1.Print these instructions.

2.Save all open files, and exit all applications.

3.Turn your computer off and then turn it on again.

4.When the logo screen is displayed, press F1. The ThinkPad Setup opens.

5.Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to move down the menu.

6.Select Password.

7.Select Supervisor Password.

8.A window opens that prompts you to enter a new password.

9.Choose your supervisor password and type it in the Enter New Password field; then press Enter.

10.Press Enter to move to the next line. Retype the password you just entered to verify it.

11.Commit your password to memory and press Enter. A Setup Notice window is displayed.

Attention: You might want to note your password and keep it in a safe place. If you forget your supervisor password, Lenovo can not reset your password. You must take your computer to a Lenovo reseller or a Lenovo marketing representative to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service.

12.Press F10 to exit from the Setup Notice window.

The next time you open the ThinkPad Setup, you will be prompted to type your password to proceed.

Changing or removing the supervisor password

To change or remove the supervisor password, follow steps 1 through 8 above in “Setting a supervisor password” on page 94, typing your password to get access to the ThinkPad Setup.

To change the password, do the following:

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

2.In the Enter New Password field, type the new supervisor password; then retype the password you just entered to verify it in the Confirm New Password field.

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