Log in with facial recognition (for selected models)
You can log in to the computer with your facial recognition. It provides precise and secure authentication.
For models come with a webcam privacy shutter, slide the webcam privacy shutter to uncover the camera lens before using the Windows Hello face recognition.
Set up facial recognition and unlock your computer by scanning your face:
Log in with fingerprint recognition
The fingerprint reader is integrated with the power button. You can power on and log in to the computer with your fingerprint. It eliminates the need to enter complex passwords, saving your time and boosting your productivity.
To enroll your fingerprints, do the following:
It is recommended that you put your finger at the center of the power button during enrollment and enroll more than one fingerprint in case of any injuries to your fingers. After the enrollment, the fingerprints are associated with the Windows password automatically.
You can associate your fingerprints with your power-on password and NVMe password. See Associate your fingerprints with passwords (for selected models)
Maintenance tips:
- Do not scratch the surface of the reader with anything hard or sharp.
- Do not use or touch the reader with a wet, dirty, wrinkled, or injured finger.
Lock on leave function (for selected models)
Your computer supports the lock on leave function with ultrasound-based human presence detection, providing added security and improving battery life.
- The lock on leave function does not work if you set the power options to never turn off the display.
- For some countries or regions, the lock on leave function might be disabled according to local regulations.
Change the settings from the UEFI BIOS
To enable or disable lock on leave function in UEFI BIOS menu:
Change the settings from the Vantage app
When lock on leave function is enabled in UEFI BIOS, you can change the settings from the Vantage app:
Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible security cable lock.
The slot supports cable locks that conform to the Kensington NanoSaver® lock standards using Cleat™ locking technology. You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and security feature. Lenovo is not responsible for the locking device and security feature. You can purchase the cable locks at https://smartfind.lenovo.com.
Password types
You can set a power-on password, supervisor password, system management password, or NVMe password in UEFI BIOS to prevent unauthorized access to your computer.
However, you are not prompted to enter any UEFI BIOS password when your computer resumes from sleep mode.
Set, change, or remove a password
Follow the instructions to set, change or remove a password.
Before you start, print these instructions.
You should record all your passwords and store them in a safe place. If you forget any of your passwords, any potential repair actions required are not covered under warranty.
Associate your fingerprints with passwords (for selected models)
You can associate the fingerprints with passwords to get quick access to the computer and the data on the storage drive without entering the power-on password or NVMe password.
Do the following to associate your fingerprints with the power-on password and NVMe password:
When you start the computer again, you can use your fingerprints to log in to the computer without entering your Windows password, power-on password, or NVMe password. To change settings, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu, and then select Security ➙ Fingerprint.
If you always use your fingerprint to log in to the computer, you might forget your passwords. Write down your passwords, and keep them in a safe place.