User's Manual

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Chapter 4. Secure your computer and information

Lock the computer

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. You can purchase computer locks from Lenovo.

Kensington-style cable lock

Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a Kensington-style cable lock.

Use passwords

Password types

You can set the following passwords in UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) BIOS (Basic Input/

Output System) 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

When a power-on password is set, you are prompted to enter a valid password each time the computer is

turned on. The computer cannot be used until the valid password is entered.

• Supervisor password

Setting a supervisor password deters unauthorized users from changing configuration settings. If you are

responsible for maintaining the configuration settings of several computers, you might want to set a

supervisor password.

When a supervisor password is set, you are prompted to enter a valid password each time you try to enter

the BIOS menu.