Lenovo 14ABA7 User Manual

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Change hotkey modeStep 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.Step 2. Select Configuration ➙ Hotkey Mode and press Enter.Step 3. Change the setting to Disabled or Enabled.Step 4. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.Enable or disable always-onFor some Lenovo computers with always-on connectors, the always-on function can be enabled or disabledin the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.Step 2. Select Configuration ➙ Always On USB and press Enter.Step 3. Change the setting to Disabled or Enabled.Step 4. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.Set passwords in UEFI/BIOS setup utilityThis section introduces the types of passwords that you can set in the UEFI (Unified Extensible FirmwareInterface) or BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) setup utility.Password typesYou can set various types of passwords in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.Password type Pre-requisite UsageAdministrator password No You must enter it to start the setuputility.User password The administrator password must beset.You can use the user password tostart the setup utility.Master hard disk password No You must enter it to start theoperating system.User hard disk password The master hard disk password mustbe set.You can use the user hard diskpassword to start the operatingsystem.Notes:• All passwords set in the setup utility consist of alphanumeric characters only.• If you start the setup utility using the user password, you can only change a few settings.Set administrator passwordYou 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 resetyour password. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized service personnel to have the systemboard replaced. Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service.Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.Chapter 3. Explore your computer 19