Padlock
Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed.
Figure 39. Installing a padlock
Password protection
To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility program to set a password. When you turn on your computer, you are prompted to type the password to unlock the keyboard for normal use.
What to do next:
vTo work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
vTo complete the installation, go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 43.
Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)
This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords. For more information about lost or forgotten passwords, go to the ThinkVantage™ Productivity Center program.
To erase a forgotten password:
1.Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 11.
2.Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 9.
