Padlock, Password protection, Password – Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e User Manual
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Padlock
Your
computer
is
equipped
with
a
padlock
loop
such
that
the
cover
cannot
be
removed
when
a
padlock
is
installed.
Password
protection
To
deter
unauthorized
use
of
your
computer,
you
can
use
the
Setup
Utility
program
to
set
a
password.
When
you
turn
on
your
computer,
you
are
prompted
to
type
the
password
to
unlock
the
keyboard
for
normal
use.
What
to
do
next:
v
To
work
with
another
option,
go
to
the
appropriate
section.
v
To
complete
the
installation,
go
to
Erasing
a
lost
or
forgotten
password
(clearing
CMOS)
This
section
contains
instructions
on
erasing
some
lost
or
forgotten
passwords,
such
as
a
user
password.
To
erase
a
forgotten
password:
1.
Remove
the
computer
cover.
See
2.
Locate
the
Clear
CMOS/Recovery
jumper
on
the
system
board.
See
Figure
35.
Installing
a
padlock
40
Hardware
Installation
and
Replacement
Guide