Lenovo E43 Notebook - Manual (Page 37)

Chapter 2. Using your computer
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Hard disk passwords
Help protect the information stored on the hard disk.
To set a hard disk password:
1
Turn on your computer. Press F2, while the initial screen is displayed.
The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens.
2
Select Security, using the cursor directional keys.
3
Select HDD Password, and press the Enter key.
4
Choose your HDD Password, which can be from one to eight
alphanumeric characters in any combination. Type it in the Enter New
Password
field.
5
Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field.
Retype the password you just entered to verify it.
6
Commit any password to memory, and press the Enter key.
7
Press F10 to exit.
8
Select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window.
The next time you turn on your computer, you will have to enter the HDD
password to access your operating system.