User manual LENOVO 3000 Y410

[. . . ] Lenovo 3000Y410 UG. book Page 1 Friday, September 14, 2007 1:37 PM Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Note Please read Read This First before operation of your computer. Includes: · Important safety information · Tips for taking care of your computer · Function and features · Service and troubleshooting · Warranty information Lenovo 3000Y410 UG. book Page 2 Friday, September 14, 2007 1:37 PM Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following: · Safety and Warranty Guide included in the package with this publication. · Regulatory Notice included in the package with this publication. Second Edition (September 2007) © Copyright Lenovo 2007. GOVERNMENT USERS ­ RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our products and/or services are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with Lenovo Group Limited, if any, or the standard terms of this commercial license, or if the agency is unable to accept this Program under these terms, then we provide this Program under the provisions set forth in Commercial Computer Software­Restricted Rights at FAR 52. 227-19, when applicable, or under Rights in DataGeneral, FAR 52. 227. 14 (Alternate III). Lenovo 3000Y410 UG. book Page iii Friday, September 14, 2007 1:37 PM Contents Read This First . [. . . ] Hard Disk Passwords Two types of the hard disk passwords help protect the information stored on the hard disk: · Hard disk user password · Hard disk master password, which requires a hard disk user password If User only is selected and a hard disk user password has been set, but no hard disk master password has been set, the user must enter the hard disk user password in order to gain access to files and applications on the hard disk. If User + Master is selected you need to set a master password and a user password both as the Hard Disk Password. Either of the two passwords can be used to get access to the Hard disk. Any change or removal to the master password deletes the user password. A window for selecting User Only or User + Master opens. 36 Lenovo 3000 Y410 User Guide Lenovo 3000Y410 UG. book Page 37 Friday, September 14, 2007 1:37 PM Getting Started 4. If you are an administrator or supervisor, you can select User + Master to set two passwords. If you select User Only, select Set HDD User Password, and press the Enter key. Choose an HDD user password, which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination. If you select User + Master, select Set HDD Master Password, and press the Enter key. Choose an HDD master password, which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination. Choose an HDD user password, which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination. The next time you turn on your computer, you will have to type the HDD user or master password in order to start your computer and get access to your operating system. Changing or Removing the HDD Passwords To change or remove the User Only HDD password, select Set HDD User Password and do as follows: · To change the HDD user password, type the current password in the Enter Current Password field. Then type the new password in the Enter New Password field, and retype it to verify it in the Confirm New Password field. Chapter 3. Getting Started 37 Lenovo 3000Y410 UG. book Page 38 Friday, September 14, 2007 1:37 PM Getting Started · To remove the HDD user password, type the current password in the Enter Current Password field. Then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press the Enter key twice. To change or remove the User + Master HDD password, do as follows: · To change the HDD user password, select Set HDD User Password and type the current HDD user password in the Enter Current Password field. Then type the new password in the Enter New Password field, and retype it to verify it in the Confirm New Password field. · To remove the HDD user password, select Set HDD Master Password and type the current HDD master password in the Enter Current Password field. Then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press the Enter key twice. · To change the HDD master password, select Set HDD Master Password and type the current HDD master password in the Enter Current Password field. Then type the new password in the Enter New Password field, and retype it to verify it in the Confirm New Password field. [. . . ] However, it is the user's responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any other product, program, or service. Lenovo may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in this document. The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to: Lenovo (United States), Inc. [. . . ]