IBM ThinkPad 365X, User Manual

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Using Passwords
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Type your supervisor password again to verify it; then press
Enter.
Do Not Forget Your Supervisor Password!
Note the password and keep it in a safe place.
If you forget your supervisor password, there is no way to reset
your password or recover data from the hard disk. You have
to take the computer to an IBM authorized reseller or IBM
marketing representative to have the system board replaced.
Proof of purchase is required, and an additional charge might be
required for the service. Neither an IBM authorized reseller nor
IBM marketing representative can make the hard disk drive
usable.
Entering a Supervisor Password
To enter your supervisor password:
1
Type your supervisor password.
Each time you press a key, the symbol appears.
When typing your password, release each key quickly. If
you hold a key down too long, the same letter can be
entered repeatedly.
2
Press Enter.
When the password is entered correctly, OK appears.
When you enter the password incorrectly, X appears.
Enter the correct password.
If you fail to enter the correct password after three tries,
you must turn the computer off, wait at least 5 seconds,
and turn it on to try again.
Chapter 5. Protecting Your Computer
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