Toshiba Portege 7200CTe User Manual page 82

3. Press Enter. The computer displays the message below while it starts up.
If you have set a password and the computer boots by the alarm Power
On function and Resume (Suspend or Standby) is on, the computer will
start with the instant security function enabled. The password = message
is not displayed; however, you must enter the password to use the
computer.
If you enter the password incorrectly, a buzzer sounds.
If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row, the computer
shuts off. In this case, you must turn the computer back on to retry
password entry.
If you forget the password, follow these steps:
1. Insert the password service diskette in the drive. See the Password
security section in Chapter 7,
on how to create a password service diskette.
If the computer is in Resume (Suspend or Standby) mode, the password
service diskette will not work when you turn on the power. In this case,
press the reset button.
2. Press Enter and the following message appears.
Press Y to run the TSETUP program and set a new password.
Press N to restart the computer.
The password service diskette must be inserted in drive A, otherwise the
display will return to Password =. If you have inserted the diskette in
drive A and the message still appears, the password service diskette is
faulty. In this case, contact your dealer.
The password service diskette will not work in Hibernation mode. In this
case, press the backspace key when you turn on the power. The computer
will start in boot mode.
6-10 Power and Power-Up Modes
Valid password entered, system is now starting up.
Setup and Password
Set Password Again?
Security, for details
(Y/N)
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