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Toshiba Utilities
Setting passwords
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Setting passwords
Setting a password leaves your computer secure so that
nobody can access your files. You must enter the password
before you can work on your computer.
Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your
computer:
❖
An instant password—Secures your open programs and
files when leaving the computer temporarily
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A supervisor password—Prohibits unauthorized users
from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba
Hardware Setup. This is useful if more than one person
uses 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
, then press
F1
. An instant
password has no effect on an optional USB mouse or
trackball.
To unlock your system, press any key or the TouchPad and
the Windows Logon screen will appear. Select your user
name and enter your password, if any.
Using a supervisor password
A supervisor password prevents other users from changing
hardware configuration options.
Setting a supervisor password
To register a password for the power-on password functions:
1
Click
Start
, then click
All Programs
.
