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Toshiba Utilities
Setting passwords
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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 pointing device
and the Windows Logon screen will appear. Select your user
name and enter your password, if any.
Using a supervisor or user password
A supervisor password prevents other users from changing
hardware configuration options.
Setting a supervisor 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 the computer.
To register a password for the power-on password functions:
1
Click the Toshiba Assist icon on the desktop.
