IBM ThinkPad 380 - Page 96

Using a 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.
After turning off the computer, wait at least 5 seconds
Otherwise, the computer might malfunction.
Changing a Power-On Password
You must change your power-on password at the password prompt
screen that appears when you turn on the computer. You cannot
change it after normal operation is resumed. To change a power-on
password:
Important
Do not press Enter until you have finished all the steps to
change the 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
power-on password; then press the Spacebar.
3. Type the new password; then press the Spacebar.
Use no more than 7 characters.
4. Type the new password again to verify it; then press Enter.
The new password will be available when you turn on the computer
the next time.
All the steps can be summarized as follows:
Current (space) New (space) New (Enter)
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