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Hot Keys
Instant password security
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0
Instant password security

Without a password

The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and
activates instant security. Using the pointing device or any
key will make the display reappear. For information on
setting, see “Activating the power-on password” on page61.

With a password

The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and
activates instant security. Type either a user or supervisor
password and press Enter.
If you set a blank screen saver, pressing the Fn + F1 key
combination to activate instant security will cause the screen
to go blank. Moving the pointing device or pressing a key
turns the screen back on. An “Unlock Computer” window
appears, prompting you for a password. After typing in the
password, press Enter.
NOTE: To activate the password feature, you must first enable it by
using Toshiba Hardware Setup. Refer to “Toshiba Hardware Setup”
on page 218.
To activate the password feature:
1Click Start, Control Panel.
2Click Appearances and Themes
3Click one of the following:
❖Choose a screen saver in the Pick a task section
❖Display in the or pick a Control Panel icon section
The Display Properties window appears.
Fn + This hot key blanks the display.