Passwords, Power-on password, Supervisor password – Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx K3011W User Manual

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IdeaTab K3011W Hardware Maintenance Manual

Passwords

As many as two passwords may be needed for any Lenovo IdeaTab computer:

the power-on password (POP) and the supervisor password (SVP).
If any of these passwords has been set, a prompt for it appears on the screen

whenever the computer is turned on. The computer does not start until the

password is entered.
Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear

when the operating system is booted.

Power-on password

A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being powered on by

an unauthorized person. The password must be entered before an operating

system can be booted.

Supervisor password

A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system information stored in the

BIOS Setup Utility. The user must enter the SVP in order to get access to the

BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration.

Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be made available to

the servicer, there is no service procedure to reset the password. The system

board must be replaced for a scheduled fee.

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