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Toshiba Utilities
Setting passwords
Setting passwords
Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer, secure
in the knowledge that nobody can access your files. When you set a
password, you must enter the password before you can work on
your computer again.
Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer:
❖
An instant password—Secures your open programs and files
when leaving the computer temporarily.
You need to have created a password for your Windows
®
account to
use an instant password.
❖
A power-on password—Prevents unauthorized users from
starting or restarting the computer.
Using an instant password
An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke.
Use this feature when you leave your desk for a few minutes and do
not want to turn off the computer.
To use an instant password, press
Fn
+
F1
. This freezes the keyboard
and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. An instant password has no
effect on an optional USB mouse or trackball.
To unlock your system, press any key or touch the pointing device
and the Windows
®
Logon screen will appear. Select your user name
and enter your password, if any.
Using a user password
A user password provides power-on password protection.
Setting a user password
If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba strongly
recommends that you save your password in a location where you
can later access it should you not remember it.
Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you, your
organization or others as a result of the inability to access your
computer.
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