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 Chapter 4, “Completing the parts
replacement,” on page 47.
Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)
This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords. For more information about
lost or forgotten passwords, go to the ThinkVantage
®
Productivity Center program.
To erase a forgotten password:
1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 12.
2. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See
“Identifying parts on the system board” on page 9.
Figure 44. Installing a padlock
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