Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 - Manual (Page 45)

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
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Hard Disk Passwords
Two types of the hard disk passwords help protect the information stored on
the hard disk:
ƒ Hard disk user password
ƒ Hard disk master password
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.
To set a hard disk password:
1 Turn on your computer. Press F2, while the initial screen is displayed.
The InsydeH20 Setup Utility screen opens.
2 Select Security, using the cursor directional keys.
3 Select Set Hard Disk User Password, and press the Enter key. The Set
Hard Disk User Password screen opens.
4 Choose your Hard Disk User Password, which can be from two to
eight alphanumeric characters in any combination. Type it in the Enter
New Password field.
5 Press Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field.
Retype the password you just entered to verify it.
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