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Lenovo G530 manual Using your computer HDD passwords, To set a HDD password

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Chapter 2. Using your computer

HDD passwords

Hard disk passwords help protect the information stored on the hard disk. You need to set a HDD user password, or even a HDD master password (for some model), as the Hard Disk Password. Either of the passwords can be used to access the hard disk. Any change to, or removal of the master password deletes the user password.

To set a HDD password:

1Turn on your computer. Press F1, while the initial screen is displayed. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens.

2Select Security, using the cursor directional keys.

3Select the Set HDD User Password, and press the Enter key.

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

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

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

7Press F10 to exit.

8Select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window.

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Lenovo G530 manual Using your computer HDD passwords, To set a HDD password

Contents

Lenovo G530 Page Energy Star model information Page Explanation of hard disk capacity Page Contents Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Contents Getting helpSafety, use, and care 113Getting to know your computer Getting to know your computer Power buttonSystem status indicators Computer displayLeft-side view Hdmi port specific models only Getting to know your computer Fan louversSecurity keyhole AC power adapter jack Right-side viewWireless device switch specific models only SpeakersBottom view Wlan card compartment Getting to know your computer Battery latch manualBattery latch spring loaded Central processing unit CPU/ Memory RAM compartmentƒ Memory RAM compartment Hard disk drive compartment„ Shutting down your computer Using your computer„ Putting your computer to sleep Using the touch pad Using your computerUsing the keyboard „ Numeric keypad„ Function key combinations Fn + PrtSc/SysRq System request „ Touch sensor and volume buttons Special keys and buttons„ Lenovo CareSM button Using the optical drive „ Playing CDs/DVDs disc mediaUsing memory cards specific models only „ Inserting a memory card „ Removing a memory cardUsing the integrated camera specific models only Using the Internet „ Using LAN port„ Using wireless LAN specific models only „ Using modem port specific models only Securing your computer „ Attaching a mechanical lock optional„ 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 Using your computer HDD passwords To set a HDD passwordChanging or removing the HDD passwords Installing device drivers „ Your computer batteries Using the battery and AC adapter„ Checking battery status „ Using the AC adapter „ Charging the battery „ Handling the battery Using your computer Using external devices Connecting a universal serial bus USB deviceConnecting an ExpressCard device Using external devices„ Inserting an ExpressCard „ Removing an ExpressCardConnecting an external display „ Connecting a VGA monitorConnecting a headphone and audio device Connecting an external microphone Connecting a Bluetooth enabled device specific models only „ Enabling Bluetooth communicationsTroubleshooting Frequently asked questionsTroubleshooting How can I contact the Customer Support Center?„ Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screenMy screen goes blank while the computer is on Forgot my password „ a password problem„ Keyboard problems Number appears when you enter a letter„ Sleep or hibernation problems Computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly„ Computer screen problems Screen is blankTroubleshooting Screen is unreadable or distorted Click the Advanced Settings buttonTroubleshooting Incorrect characters appear on the screen Operating time for a fully charged battery is short „ Sound problems„ Battery problems „ Other problems „ a hard disk drive problem„ a startup problem Computer does not start from a device you want „ Diagnosing problems Troubleshooting „ Restoring the factory contents Using Rescue and Recovery„ Introducing Rescue and Recovery Troubleshooting Restoring the factory contents from the service partition Restoring the factory contents using the recovery discs„ Recovering data Troubleshooting Upgrading and replacing devices „ Replacing the batteryUpgrading and replacing devices Upgrading and replacing devices „ Upgrading the hard disk drive Upgrading and replacing devices Handling a hard disk drive Remove the cover Upgrading and replacing devices „ Removing the optical drive „ Replacing memory Upgrading and replacing devices Upgrading and replacing devices Upgrading and replacing devices Setup Poster User Online Online Video Guide Getting help and service Getting help and serviceGetting help and service Calling the customer support centerGetting help and service Getting help and service Getting help around the world Safety, use, and care information Important safety informationSafety, use, and care information „ Conditions that require immediate actionSafety, use, and care information „ Service and upgrades „ Power cords and power adapters Safety, use, and care information „ Extension cords and related devices „ Plugs and outlets„ 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 „ Be careful about where and how you work Caring your computerSafety, use, and care information 100 „ For outdoor use „ Be gentle with your computer„ Carry your computer properly 101102 „ Data safety„ Handle storage media and drives properly 103 „ Take care in setting passwords„ Other important tips „ Cleaning the cover of your computer 104„ Cleaning your computer keyboard 105106 Accessibility and comfort„ Cleaning your computer display „ Ergonomic information 107108 109 „ What if you are traveling?„ Questions about vision? „ General tips for maintenance 110111 112 113 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty„ What this warranty covers Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty „ How to obtain warranty service„ What your service provider will do to correct problems 114„ Replacement of a product or part 115116 „ Your additional responsibilities„ Use of personal information 117 „ What this warranty does not cover„ Limitation of liability 118 119 „ Dispute resolution„ Other rights 120 „ European Economic Area EEA„ Suplemento de Garantía para México 121 Warranty Information 122123 „ Types of warranty serviceCustomer Replaceable Unit CRU Service On-site Service Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service 124Warranty service telephone numbers 125Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs 126127 Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs128 Size Environment Appendix C. Specifications129 Appendix C. Specifications 130Appendix D. Notices 131132 Appendix D. Notices133 „ Export classification notice„ Television output notice 134 Wireless related information„ Wireless Interoperability „ Usage environment and your health 135136 137 Electronic emissions notices„ Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement 138 „ Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement„ Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada „ German Class B Compliance Statement 139„ European Union Compliance Statement Class B Compliance 140„ Japanese Vcci Class B Statement 141142 „ Japan Compliance Statement for Power line Harmonics„ Korea Class B 143 Weee and recycling statements„ General recycling statement EU Weee Statements 144Japan Recycling Statements 145„ Disposing of a Lenovo Computer Components 146147 148 149 Index 150151 152 IndexPage New World. New Thinking.TM