IBM ThinkPad 380, User Manual

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Using a Password
Do Not Forget Your Power-On Password!
If you forget your power-on password, you cannot reset it.
You have to take the computer to an IBM authorized reseller
or IBM marketing representative to have the password
canceled.
An additional charge will be required for disassembly and
erasing the password.
Removing a Power-On Password
You must remove your power-on password at the password prompt
that appears when you turn on the computer. You cannot remove it
after normal operation is resumed. To remove a power-on
password:
1. Turn off the computer and wait at least 5 seconds; then turn it
on.
2. When the password prompt (
) appears, type your current
password; then press the Spacebar.
3. Press Enter.
The power-on password is removed.
All the steps can be summarized as follows:
Current(space)(Enter)
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