Setting User Passwords - Toshiba TE2300 User Manual

The computer saves the state of the system, including all open
programs and files, to the hard disk, and then powers down
completely.

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 you temporarily leave the computer.
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A power-on password — Prevents unauthorized users
from starting or restarting the computer
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A hard disk drive password — Prevents access to the hard
disk even if it is removed and installed in another
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.
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.
Toshiba Utilities
Setting user passwords
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