Toshiba Satellite R15-S822 User Guide - Page 189

189 Keeping Your Files Safe Using passwords in the Windows® operating system Using the power-on (user-level) password Whenever you start your computer with a power-on (userlevel) password in effect, the computer prompts you to enter the password before it goes through its normal startup procedure. When your computer prompts you to enter your password, type it in and press Enter. If you enter the password correctly, the computer continues with its normal startup procedure. If you enter an incorrect password, the computer beeps. After three incorrect attempts, the system turns off automatically. Using the instant (user-level) password An instant password secures your system with a single keystroke. Use this feature when you need to leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer. To use an instant password, press Fn and F1 simultaneously. Pressing this hot key freezes the keyboard and TouchPad and blanks the screen. An instant password has no effect on an optional serial mouse or trackball. If you have not registered a user-level password, press Enter to unlock your system. If you have registered a user-level password, press Enter, type your password and press Enter. If you enter the password correctly, the computer returns to where it was when you pressed the hot key. Using the HDD password Your computer comes with a System Setup utility that lets you set two types of hard disk drive passwords-user and master. These passwords protect your primary and secondary hard disks as follows: ❖ Setting a hard disk drive user password prevents an unauthorized user from accessing your hard disk, even if