Using The Power-On (User-Level) Password - Toshiba 8100 User Manual

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User-level passwords
The computer shuts down and turns itself off.
HINT: Run TSETUP outside Windows, at a system prompt. If
you try to run TSETUP from an MS-DOS session under
Windows, results can be unpredictable.
2 Slide the power button cover on the left side of the computer
toward the rear, revealing the power button.
3 Hold down the
On
until the on/off light on the system indicator panel turns on
(green)—about one second. When you receive the following
message: "Check system. Then press [F1] key," press
TSETUP displays a setup screen.
4 Press
5 Press the spacebar.
TSETUP asks you to enter a new password.
6 Press
7 When TSETUP prompts you to do so, verify the password by
pressing
8 Press
TSETUP asks you to confirm your choice.
9 Press
TSETUP closes, returning you to the system prompt. The
next time you start the computer your password will be in
effect.

Using the power-on (user-level) password

Whenever you start your computer with a power-on (user-level)
password in effect, the computer prompts you to enter the
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key and press and hold the power button in
Esc
to move to the PASSWORD section of the screen.
P
.
Enter
.
Enter
to save your change.
End
to confirm you want to quit.
Y
F1.