Toshiba Tecra M2-S410 Instruction Manual - Page 127

Power and Power-Up Modes Supervisor password If you set a supervisor password, some functions might be restricted when a user logs on with the user password. To set a supervisor password, execute the file TOSUP.EXE. The file is located at: C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Windows Utilities\SVPWTool\TOSUP.EXE This utility lets you do the following: ■ Register, delete or change the supervisor password. ■ Create or invalidate a supervisor password token This function in the TOSHIBA Password Utility lets you invalidate only supervisor tokens or all tokens, including user and supervisor tokens. ■ Specify restrictions for general users. Starting the computer by password If you registered a password, there are two ways to start the computer: ■ Insert a token before you turn on the computer. The computer will start normally, without displaying a password prompt. ■ Enter the password manually. The password is necessary only if the computer was shut down in boot mode. It is not needed in Hibernation or Standby mode. To enter a password manually, follow these steps: 1. Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3, Getting Started. The following message will appear in the LCD: S Password= 2. Enter the Password. 3. Press Enter. If you enter the password incorrectly three times in a row, the computer shuts off. In this case, you must turn the computer back on to retry password entry. User's Manual 6-17