Toshiba PS610U-NGYSG7 User Manual - Page 178

178 Toshiba Utilities Setting user passwords 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: ❖ An instant password - Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily ❖ A power-on password - Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer ❖ A hard disk drive password - Prevents access to the hard disk even if it is removed and installed in another computer ❖ 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. 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 don't want to turn off the computer. To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. This freezes the keyboard and AccuPoint II and blanks the screen. An instant password has no effect on an optional serial mouse or trackball. 1 To unlock your system: ❖ If you have not registered a user password, press Enter. ❖ If you have registered a user password, press Enter. Type your password then press Enter.