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disk without knowing the password. It provides the following
features:
– You need to type the hard disk password at startup.
– If the hard disk drive is moved to another computer, the hard
disk password must be typed at startup. Therefore, unauthor-
ized users cannot access your hard disk even if the drive is
removed from the computer.
– The hard disk password is required when the computer
resumes from hibernation mode.
Note: If an incorrect hard disk password is entered three times,
the system halts.
Other password
Some Microsoft operating systems provide special Windows
passwords. Refer to that system's user's guide for information on
how to set, change, and use these passwords.
Do Not Forget Your Password
If you forget your setup password, you have to take your com-
puter to an IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative to have
the password reset. Proof of purchase is required, and an addi-
tional charge might be required for the service.
Attention: If you forget your hard disk password, you can no longer
access the hard disk. The password cannot be reset and you will
lose all data and files on the hard disk. To use the computer, you will
need to replace the hard disk. This replacement will incur expenses
for parts and labor.
Setting a password
To set a password, do the following:
1. Restart the computer.
2. As the ThinkPad logo is being displayed, the following lines
appear:
Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility
Press F12 to choose temporary devices
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