Lenovo Legion Go Handheld Gaming System - Manual (Page 32)

Table 24. Pre-requisites and usages of different password types
Password type Pre-requisite Usage
Administrator password No You must enter it to start the setup
utility.
User password The administrator password must be
set. You can use the user password to
start the setup utility.
Master hard disk password No You must enter it to start the
operating system.
User hard disk password The master hard disk password must
be set. You can use the user hard disk
password to start the operating
system.
Notes:
• All passwords set in the setup utility consist of alphanumeric characters only.
• If you start the setup utility using the user password, you can only change a few settings.
Set administrator password
You set the administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Attention: If you forget the administrator password, a Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset
your password. You must take your console to a Lenovo authorized service personnel to have the system
board replaced. Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service.
Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Step 2. Select Security ➙ Set Administrator Password and press Enter.
Step 3. Enter a password string that contains only letters and numbers and then press Enter
Step 4. Enter the password again and press Enter.
Step 5. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes .
Next time you start the console, you must enter the administrator password to open the setup utility. If
Power on Password is enabled, you must enter the administrator password or the user password to start
the console.
Change or remove administrator password
Only the administrator can change or remove the administrator password.
Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility using the administrator password.
Step 2. Select Security ➙ Set Administrator Password and press Enter.
Step 3. Enter the current password.
Step 4. In the Enter New Password text box, enter the new password.
Step 5. In the Confirm New Password text box, enter the new password again.
Note: If you want to remove the password, press Enter in both text boxes without entering any
character.
Step 6. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes .
If you remove the administrator password, the user password is also removed.
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