58 Getting Started
Using the computer for the first time
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0
The hard disk drive light flashes to indicate that the hard
disk drive is currently in use.
CAUTION: Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use.
Activating the power-on password
When you first power up your computer, no password is
required. But you can set up your computer so that a
password is required to complete the powering up process in
the future.
To activate the power-on password:
1Press the TOSHIBA Console button.
The TOSHIBA Console window appears. For more
information see “TOSHIBA Console” on page 192.
2Click Security.
3Click User password.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
The password requirement becomes active the next time
you turn on your computer.
When the feature is active, the Sub LCD will display
“password =”during the power-on process. As you type
your password, the characters will appear as asterisks in
the Sub LCD. After typing your password, press the
Enter key.