Toshiba Tecra S1 User Guide - Page 172
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172 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. 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 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 do not want to turn off the computer. 1 Press Fn, then press F1. The screen goes blank. 2 Move the AccuPoint II or press a key. On the displayed screen, select a user: 3 For the selected user: ❖ If you have not registered a Windows user password, press Enter.