User's Guide

• If you start the setup utility using the user password, you can only change a few settings.
Set administrator password
You set the administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Attention: If you forget the administrator password, a Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset
your password. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized service personnel to have the system
board replaced. Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service.
Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Step 2. Select Security ➙ Set Administrator Password and press Enter.
Step 3. Enter a password string that contains only letters and numbers and then press Enter
Step 4. Enter the password again and press Enter.
Step 5. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.
Next time you start the computer, you must enter the administrator password to open the setup utility. If
Power on Password is enabled, you must enter the administrator password or the user password to start
the computer.
Change or remove administrator password
Only the administrator can change or remove the administrator password.
Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility using the administrator password.
Step 2. Select Security ➙ Set Administrator Password and press Enter.
Step 3. Enter the current password.
Step 4. In the Enter New Password text box, enter the new password.
Step 5. In the Confirm New Password text box, enter the new password again.
Note: If you want to remove the password, press Enter in both text boxes without entering any
character.
Step 6. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.
If you remove the administrator password, the user password is also removed.
Reset or restore Windows
This section introduces the recovery options of Windows 10. Ensure that you read and follow the on-screen
recovery instructions.
Attention: The data on your computer might be deleted during the recovery process. To avoid data loss,
make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.
Windows 10 recovery options
Windows 10 provides several options for you to restore or reset your computer. The following table helps you
decide which option to choose if you are having problems with Windows.
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