Lenovo ThinkCentre A62 - Manual (Page 56)

Padlock
Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop so that the computer cover cannot
be removed when a padlock is installed.
Password protection
To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility
program to set a password. When you turn on your computer, you are prompted
to type the password to unlock the keyboard for normal use. Refer to Chapter 4,
“Using the Setup Utility,” on page 59 for more information.
What to do next:
v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
v To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on
page 45.
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)
This section provides instructions on how to erase lost or forgotten passwords,
such as a user password.
To erase a lost or forgotten password, do the following:
1.
Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 16.
2. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See “Locating
parts on the system board” on page 12.
3. Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the
maintenance or configure position (pin 2 and pin 3).
Figure 39. Installing a padlock
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