User Guide

Chapter 5. Secure your computer and information

Lock the computer

Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible security cable lock.

Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and security

feature. Lenovo makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance

of the locking device and security feature. Cable locks for your product are available from Lenovo at

https://

www.lenovoquickpick.com

Use passwords

This section introduces types of passwords in UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) BIOS (Basic

Input/Output System) and how to set, change, and remove a password.

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, the icon

is displayed on the screen when you turn on the computer.

Enter the correct password to use the computer.