–Enabling or disabling the Boot Order Lock feature
–Enabling or disabling the Flash BIOS Updating by
–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 fingerprint reader priority
–Erasing the fingerprint data
Notes:
•The system administrator can set the same supervisor password on many ThinkPad notebook computers to make administration easier.
•By enabling the Lock UEFI BIOS Settings feature on the Password menu when you set the supervisor password, you make it impossible for anyone but you to make changes.
Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password
Only a system administrator can set, change, or remove a supervisor password.
To set, change, or remove a supervisor password, do the following:
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 program main menu 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, prompting you to enter a new password. Depending on your needs, do one of the following:
•To set a password, do the following:
a.Choose your supervisor password and type it in the Enter New Password field; then press Enter.
b.Press Enter to move to the next line. Retype the password you just entered to verify it.
•To change a password, do the following:
a.In the Enter Current Password field, type the current supervisor password.
b.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.
•To remove a password, do the following:
a.In the Enter Current Password field, type the current supervisor password.
b.Leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank.
9.Commit your password to memory and press Enter. A Setup Notice window is displayed.
Attention: You might want to record your password and store it in a safe place. If you forget your supervisor password, Lenovo cannot 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.
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