To set a hard disk password | Lenovo Y510 instruction

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

You need to set a master password and a user password both as the Hard Disk Password. Either of the passwords can be used to get access to the Hard disk. Any change or removal to the master password deletes the user password.

To set a hard disk password:

Print these instructions.

1Turn on your computer. Press F2, while the initial screen is displayed. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens.

2Select Security, using the cursor directional keys.

3Select Hard Disk Security Setting, and press the Enter key. The Hard Disk Security screen opens.

4Select Set Master and User Passwords, and press the Enter key. The Set Master and User Passwords window opens.

5Choose an HDD master password, which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination. Type it in the Set New Hard Disk Master Password field.

6Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Hard Disk Master Password field. Retype the password you just entered to verify it.

7Choose an HDD user password, which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination. Type it in the Set New Hard Disk User Password field.

8Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Hard Disk User Password field. Retype the password you just entered to verify it.

9Commit any password to memory, and press the Enter key.

0Press F10 to exit.

ASelect OK in the Setup Confirmation window.

The next time you turn on your computer, you will have to enter the HDD user or master password to get access to your operating system.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Y510 Page Contents Read This First Read This First Top View Getting to Know Your Computer Power button Wireless LAN antennasBattery Capacity indicators System status indicators LAN port AC power adapter jackLeft-sideView Getting to Know Your Computer PCI Express card new card slot Ieee 1394 connectorGetting to Know Your Computer Fan louvers VGA port Headphone/SPDIF jack external Right-side ViewMicrophone jack external Security keyhole Getting to Know Your Computer Video jackOptical drive types vary by model Modem Port Bottom View Battery latch spring loadedSubwoofer ™ Notes Getting to Know Your Computer Battery packBattery latch manual Hard Disk Drive/ TV card Specific models only compartment Front View CIR port Wireless device switchGetting to Know Your Computer Array Microphone built-in Multi-media reader slot ¾ Warning Using Your Computer„ Putting your computer to Sleep „ Shutting Down Your computer Using Your Computer Adjusting the display„ Adjusting the brightness „ Switch between wide screen and normal screen Using the Touch Pad „ Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard Fn + PrtSc/SysRq System request „ Function Key Combinations „ Novo button Special keys and buttons Touch inductive panel a~l „ Touch inductive panel and multi-media buttons Multi-media buttons m~n Drive in use System status indicatorsNum Lock Wireless Device Indicator Using Your Computer Caps LockPower Indicator Battery Status Indicator „ Watching DVD Watching TV and DVDPlaying a CD „ Watching TV „ Using Passwords Using the Integrated CameraSecuring your computer To set a Supervisor Password To set a User password Changing or Removing the Supervisor Password Hard Disk Passwords Changing or Removing the User Password To set a hard disk password Changing or Removing the HDD Passwords Installing Device Drivers „ Your Computer Batteries Using battery and AC adapter„ Checking Battery Status „ Using the AC Adapter „ Charging the Battery Using Your Computer ™ Note „ Handling the Battery Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Troubleshooting „ Display Problems „ Keyboard Problems „ a Password Problem„ Sleep or Hibernation Problems Troubleshooting Screen is blank „ Computer Screen ProblemsScreen is unreadable or distorted Incorrect characters appear on the screen „ Sound Problems „ a Hard Disk Drive Problem „ Battery Problems„ a Startup Problem Your computer does not respond „ Other ProblemsComputer does not start from a device you want Getting Help and Service Getting Help and ServiceGetting Help on the Web Getting Help and Service Getting Help around the World Caring Your Computer „ Be Careful about Where and How You Work „ Be Gentle with Your Computer Safety, Use, and Care Information„ Carry Your Computer Properly „ Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly „ Take Care in Setting Passwords„ Other Important Tips „ Cleaning the Cover of Your Computer „ Cleaning Your Computer Display „ Cleaning Your Computer Keyboard „ Ergonomic Information Accessibility and Comfort „ Questions about Vision? „ What If You are Traveling? „ General Tips for Maintenance Maintenance Safety, Use, and Care Information Warranty Information Appendix A. Warranty Information „ Types of Warranty Service Warranty Service Telephone Numbers Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs Display ProcessorMemory Storage device Camera Wireless featuresExpressCard slot Optical drive Size Environment Power source AC adapter Battery pack Specifications Appendix D. Notices Appendix D. Notices „ Television output notice „ Wireless Interoperability Wireless related information „ Usage Environment and Your Health „ Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Electronic Emissions Notices „ Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada „ Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement„ European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement „ Japanese Vcci Class B Statement For Taiwan„ General Recycling Statement Japan Recycling Statements EU Weee Statements „ Disposing of a Lenovo Computer Components Copyright Lenovo 2007. All rights reserved. U.S. Government Appendix D. Notices Trademarks CPU Index Handling Index