Lenovo ThinkPad S1 Yoga User Manual

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reseller or a Lenovo marketing representative to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase isrequired, and a fee will be charged for parts and service.Hard disk passwordsThe following two types of hard disk passwords can help protect the information stored on the hard diskdrive or hybrid drive:• User hard disk passwordIf a user hard disk password has been set, but no master hard disk password has been, the user mustenter the user hard disk password to access files and applications on the hard disk drive or hybrid drive.• Master hard disk passwordThe master hard disk password also requires a user hard disk password. The master hard disk passwordis usually set and used by a system administrator. It enables the administrator to access any hard diskdrive or hybrid drive in a system like a master key. The administrator sets the master password; thenassigns a user password for each computer in the network. The user can then change the user passwordas desired, but the administrator still can get access by using the master password.When a master hard disk password is set, only the administrator can remove the user hard disk password.Setting a hard disk passwordBefore you start, print these instructions.To set a hard disk password, do the following:1. Turn off your computer. Wait for about five seconds, and then turn on the computer again.2. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to start the ThinkPad Setup program.3. Select Security ➙ Password ➙ Hard disk 1 Password by using the directional keys.4. A password window is displayed. You are prompted to select User or User + Master. Select User ifyou want to set only one hard disk password. Select User + Master if you want to set a user hard diskpassword and a master hard disk password, for example if you are an administrator or a supervisor.• If you select User, do the following:a. When a window for typing the new password opens, type your new password in the Enter NewPassword field and press Enter.b. In the Confirm New Password field, retype the password you just entered and press Enter.• If you select User + Master, do the following:a. First, set a user hard disk password. When a message window prompts you to set the user harddisk password, press Enter to continue. Type your new user hard disk password in the EnterNew Password field and press Enter. Retype the password in the Confirm New Passwordfield and press Enter.b. Then, set a master hard disk password. When a message window prompts you to set the masterhard disk password. Press Enter to continue. Type your new master hard disk password in theEnter New Password field and press Enter. Retype the password in the Confirm New Passwordfield and press Enter.5. A Setup Notice window is displayed. Press Enter to continue.6. Press F10. A Setup Confirmation window is displayed. Select Yes to save the configuration changesand exit.The next time you turn on your computer, type the user or master hard disk password to start your computerand access the operating system.60 User Guide