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To set an item on the Security Chip submenu, do the following:
1. Turn off your computer. Wait for about five seconds, and then turn on the computer again.
2. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to start the ThinkPad Setup program.
3. Select Security ➙ Security Chip by using the directional keys.
4. Press Enter. The Security Chip submenu opens.
5. Move to an item you want to set by using the directional keys. When the item is highlighted, press Enter.
6. Set other items that you want to set.
7. Press F10. A Setup Confirmation window is displayed. Select Yes to save the configuration changes
and exit.
Tips on using the security chip
• Ensure that the supervisor password has been set in ThinkPad Setup. Otherwise anyone can change the
settings for the security chip.
• If the security chip is removed or replaced, or a new one has been added, the computer will not start. You
will hear four cycles of four beeps each, or you will see error message 0176 or 0192.
• If the security chip is inactive or disabled, the Clear Security Chip option will not be displayed.
• When you clear the security chip, turn off your computer and then turn it on again after you set the
security chip to Active . Otherwise, the Clear Security Chip option is not displayed.
Using the fingerprint reader
Depending on the model, your computer might have a fingerprint reader. Fingerprint authentication can
replace your passwords, such as the Windows password, power-on password, and hard disk password. In
this way, you can log on to your computer simply and securely. To enable fingerprint authentication, enroll
your fingerprints first.
Enrolling your fingerprints
To enroll your fingerprints on the Windows 10 operating system, do the following:
1. Open the Start menu and then click Settings . If Settings is not displayed, click All apps to display all
programs, and then click Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Sign-in options .
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish the enrollment.
Note: It is recommended that you enroll more than one fingerprint in case of any injuries to your fingers.
Scanning your finger
To scan your finger, do the following:
1. Tap the fingerprint reader with the top joint of your finger and hold your finger there for one to two
seconds with a little pressure. Then lift up the finger to complete one scan.
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