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Toshiba Utilities
Setting user passwords
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
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 Enter and the Windows Logon
screen will appear. Select your user name and enter your
password, if any.
Setting a user password
To register a password for the power-on password functions:
1
Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click
Toshiba Assist.
The TOSHIBA Assist window appears.
2
On the left side, select Secure.
3
Select the User Password icon.
4
Click Registered.
5
Type your password in the Password box.
6
Retype your password in the Password again box.
7
Click OK.
Disabling a user password
To cancel the power-on password function:
1
Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, then click
Toshiba Assist.
The TOSHIBA Assist window appears.
2
On the left side, select Secure.
, then press
Fn
F1
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