Using Passwords
Entering a Hard Disk Password
If a hard disk password is set, the hard disk password prompt
appears when:
You turn on the computer.
When the computer returns to normal operation from suspend or
hibernation mode.
When the password prompt appears at the top left corner on the
screen:
Note:
Do
not
press the Spacebar after you
enter the password; this action
removes the password.
1
Type the hard disk 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 and
the computer starts normal operation.
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.
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