Technical information

Using the Passwords
Removing a Hard-Disk Password
The procedure to remove a hard-disk password depends on whether
or not it is set the same as the power-on password.
When the hard-disk password is set the same as the power-on
password , remove the hard-disk password by following the steps
in “Removing a Power-On Password” on page 113. The
hard-disk password is removed when you remove the power-on
password. If the power-on password is needed, reset it.
When the hard-disk password and the power-on password are
different, or a power-on password is not set:
1 Turn off the computer and wait at least 5 seconds; then
turn it on.
2 If you have set the power-on password, type it; then
press Enter.
3 When the hard-disk password prompt ( ) appears,
type your current password; then press the Spacebar.
4 Press Enter.
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