Technical information

Using the Passwords
Setting a Power-On Password
To set power-on password, do the following:
Easy-Setup:
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1 Start Easy-Setup and select the Password icon.
2 Select the Power-On icon ( ).
3 Type your desired power-on password; then press
Enter.
You can use any combination of up to seven characters. All
alphabets (A to Z and a to z) and numbers (0 to 9) are
allowed to use. Uppercase letter (for example, A ) and
lowercase one ( a ) are regarded as same letter.
4 Type your power-on password again to verify it; then
press Enter.
Do Not Forget Your Power-On Password
If you forget your power-on password, you cannot reset it. You
have to take the computer to IBM authorized reseller or IBM
marketing representative have the password canceled. Proof of
purchase is required, and an additional charge might be required
for the service.
Once you set the password, you cannot change or remove it from
Easy-Setup. See “Changing a Power-On Password” on page 112 or
“Removing a Power-On Password” on page 113.
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