Toshiba Satellite U845W-S4170 User Guide - Page 97
Setting passwords, Using a supervisor password
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Utilities 97 Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer while providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again. TOSHIBA supports different types of passwords on your computer: ❖ A user password-Prevents unauthorized users from starting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password-Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as System Settings. This is useful if more than one person uses the computer. When setting up passwords, keep the following in mind: ❖ The user password can be set up under the supervisor password. ❖ The supervisor password must be set before the user password, or the user password must be deleted and then re-entered after the supervisor password is set. Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it. TOSHIBA is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you, your organization or others as a result of the inability to access your computer. To set a supervisor password: 1 To access Supervisor Password from the Start screen begin typing Supervisor Password, or while in the Desktop doubleclick the Desktop Assist icon. 2 Click Tools & Utilities.