Setting User Passwords - Toshiba M10-S405 User Manual

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Toshiba Utilities

Setting user passwords

The computer saves the state of the system, including all open
programs and files, to the hard disk, and then powers down
completely.
TECHNICAL NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you always
have the Hibernation option enabled. Hibernation is the
function that causes your system to save anything you have
in short-term memory to the hard disk drive should your
battery fail. If Hibernation is not enabled and your battery
dies, you will lose data.
Setting user 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 the several types of passwords on your
computer:
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An instant password — Secures your open programs and files
when leaving the computer temporarily
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A power-on password — Prevents unauthorized users from
starting or restarting the computer
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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.
A single user password supports the instant and power-on
password functions.