Toshiba Portege M100 User Guide - Page 178
Using an instant password, Setting a Windows user password, Start, Control Panel, User Accounts
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178 Keeping Your Files Safe User-level passwords Setting a user-level password in Toshiba Hardware Setup 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. 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. 1 Press Fn, then press F1. The screen goes blank. 2 Move the Dual Pointing Device, or press a key. On the displayed screen, select a user. 3 For the selected user: ❖ If you have not registered a user password, press Enter. ❖ If you have registered a user password, type the password and press Enter. The desktop displays. Setting a Windows user password To register a password for the Windows Logon and Instant Password functions: 1 Click Start, then Control Panel. 2 Click User Accounts. 3 Select Create a password. 4 Enter the password and password hint as directed.