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Automatic PrivacyGuard feature for passwords
Though the PrivacyGuard feature is disabled, the PrivacyGuard feature could also be automatically enabled
in case that you are required to input passwords. By default, this automatic PrivacyGuard feature for
passwords is disabled. You can enable it on Lenovo Vantage.
Use PrivacyGuard with the PrivacyAlert feature
Glance by Mirametrix
®
is preinstalled on your computer. Turn on PrivacyAlert and PrivacyGuard switches
on Glance to achieve better privacy protection.
When someone is detected looking over your shoulder by the IR camera, an alert icon appears on your
computer screen. Meanwhile, PrivacyAlert automatically enables PrivacyGuard to prevent peeking eyes.
When the person leaves, the icon disappears and the PrivacyGuard feature is disabled automatically.
Protect data against power loss (for selected models)
NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory express) M.2 solid-state drive features the Lenovo-unique PLP (Power Loss
Protection) function to avoid data loss or damage. If your computer is not responding and you might have to
shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power button for about several seconds. In this case,
the PLP function enables key data of your computer to be saved timely. However, there is no guarantee that
all data is saved in any situation. To check the type of your M.2 solid-state drive:
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F10 to enter the Lenovo diagnostics
window.
2. On the TOOLS tab, select SYSTEM INFORMATION ➙ STORAGE using the arrow keys.
3. Locate the Device Type section to check the information.
UEFI BIOS passwords
You can set passwords in UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) to
strengthen the security of your computer.
Password types
You can set a power-on password, supervisor password, system management password, or hard disk
password in UEFI BIOS to prevent unauthorized access to your computer. However, you are not prompted to
enter any UEFI BIOS password when your computer resumes from sleep mode.
Power-on password
If you set a power-on password, a window is displayed on the screen when you turn on the computer. Enter
the correct password to use the computer.
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