146, Deleting a user password, Click Not Registered | Toshiba A130

146	Toshiba Utilities
146	Setting passwords

Deleting a user password

To cancel the power-on password function:

1Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist.

The TOSHIBA Assist window appears.

2On the left side, click the Secure tab.

3Click the User Password icon.

The Password tab of the Toshiba Hardware Setup window appears.

4Click Not Registered.

A pop-up screen appears asking for a password.

5Enter the user password, then click OK.

Image 146

Toshiba A130, A135 manual 146, Deleting a user password, Click Not Registered

Contents

Satellite A130/A135 Series User’s Guide GMAD00094011 Model Satellite A130/A135 Series Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Industry Canada Requirement FCC requirements Disconnection Telephone Company ProceduresIf Problems Arise Fax Branding Alarm Equipment Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and Your Health Regulatory Information Canada Industry Canada IC EU Declaration of Conformity Taiwan Vcci Class B Information Modem Warning NoticeConformity Statement Using this Equipment in Japan 4DSOF4 Device Authorization Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices European Community Countries Belgique Turbo Mode 5 GHz Canada Peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode Venezuela Vietnam Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health Canada Industry Canada IC Regulatory statementsEuropean Union EU and Efta Using this Equipment in Japan 4FH1 Optical Drive Safety Instructions Device Authorization Copyright Location of the Required Label Export Administration Regulation Trademarks Computer Disposal Information Contents Using external display devices Using the TouchPadUsing the Dual Mode Pad Toshiba’s online resources Using a computer lock Learning the BasicsCreating a CD/DVD Toshiba’s energy-saver design Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Logon Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual During the product design approval process May apply This guide Visit Toshiba’s Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com Safety icons Other icons used Service options Other documentation Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendly environment Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Never block the air vents Important information on your computer’s cooling fanNever cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Setting up your computer Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Connecting to a power source Sample Illustration Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power source Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Slowly open or close the display panel Using the computer for the first timeOpening the display panel Panel Sample Illustration System icons Your computer’s features and specificationsTurning on the power Sample Illustration Turning on the power Adding memory optional Installing a memory module Sample Image Shut down menu Click Shut Down Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover Removing/installing the bottom module Adding memory optional Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Removing a memory module If Start Windows Normally is highlighted, then press Enter Another, you must remove the top module first before Sample Illustration Removing the memory module Click Start, Control Panel, and then System Hard Drive Recovery UtilitiesChecking total memory Try again Sample Image Recovery Disc Creator screen Creating Recovery CDs/DVDsRecovery media for your system Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition Sample Image Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen Select Recover to out-of-box-state, then click Next Erasing the hard disk Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen Select Recover to a custom size partition Recovering the C partition with a user specified sizeSelect Recover without changing the hard drive partitions Your selections Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery mediaSample Image Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Checking the HDD operating status Using the TouchPadInstalling drivers and applications Click Disk Management Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Scrolling with the TouchPadControl buttons Using the Virtual Buttons Using the Dual Mode PadUsing Dual Mode Mode when an external device is plugged Enabling Dual ModeConfiguring virtual buttons Your area Using external display devicesConnecting an external monitor or projector Sample Image Display options window Directing the display output when you turn on the computerAdjusting the quality of the external display Connecting a printer Using an external keyboardUsing a mouse Manufacturer’s instructions when connecting a printer Sample Image Add Printer Wizard Setting up a printerFollowing procedure Sample Illustration Optional external USB diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette driveTurning off the computer Hibernation mode Options for turning off the computer Sleep mode Turning off the computer Using the Shut Down command Turning off the computer more quickly Power button action Click Change advanced power settingsSample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen Start menu power button Restarting your computer Using and configuring Hibernation modeConfiguring Hibernation mode options Click Hibernate Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options Starting again from Hibernation modeUsing and configuring Sleep mode Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen Click Change advanced power settings Customizing your computer’s settings Caring for your computer Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Using a computer lockSample Illustration Computer lock cable Learning the Basics Computing tips Sample Illustration Keyboard Using the keyboardNew icon positions may be lost Character keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Special Windows keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keysFunction keys Overlay keys Using the overlay to type numeric dataUsing the overlay for cursor control Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay Starting a program Starting a program from the Start menu Program Files Click Accessories Click Windows ExplorerStarting a program from Windows Explorer Sample Image Start Search field in Start menu Starting a program using the Start Search fieldSaving your work Sample Image Save As dialog box Saving filesFile names Print Using a file extensionPrinting your work Sample Image Print dialog box Backing up your work Restoring your work Sample Illustration Optical drive Using the optical driveOptical drive components Using the optical drive Media control buttons Inserting a compact disc Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extended Playing an audio CD Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive Playing optical media Sample Image Windows Media Player screen Removing a disc with the computer on 100Creating a CD/DVD Viewing of certain optical media Caring for CD or DVD discs Toshiba’s online resourcesRemoving a disc with the computer off Running the computer on battery power Toshiba’s energy-saver design 103 Battery NoticeDVDs while running the computer on AC power Management settings, and features used Power managementUsing additional batteries 104 105 Charging the main batteryCharging the RTC battery Management settings, applications and features used Monitoring main battery powerCharges when the computer is powered on Working Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations 107 Determining remaining battery power What to do when the main battery runs low Setting battery notifications 109 Conserving battery power 110 111 Power PlansSample Image Windows Power Option window Steps Using a hot key to set the Power Plan Sample Image Power Plan hot key card Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer 114 Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lockSample Illustration Removing the battery Inserting a charged battery Sample Illustration Inserting the battery Sample Illustration Locking the battery release lock Taking care of your batterySafety precautions 116 Maintaining your battery 117 118 Disposing of used batteries Capability 119Traveling tips Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the desktop Icons 121Finding your way around the desktop Sample Image Windows operating system desktop Taskbar Contents appearsStart button Notification Area Determining the COM port Setting up for communications123 Connecting a modem to a telephone line 124 125 Connecting your computer to a networkAccessing a network Residences or offices 126 Setting up the connectionHow to disable the Ethernet LAN port Click Action, Properties An overview of using the Internet Will be lit 128 Internet Service ProvidersConnecting to the Internet Internet Surfing the Internet Internet features129 130 Exploring audio featuresUsing a microphone Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Using external speakers or headphones System Volume Inserting a PC Card Using PC Cards132 Sample Illustration Inserting a PC Card 133 Setting up a PC Card for your computerSystem services are using the card Removing a PC Card Inserting memory media Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot134 Windows operating system Removing memory media Using the i.LINK port135 Sample Illustration Removing memory media Toshiba Utilities Sample Image Toshiba Assist window 137Toshiba Assist Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Connect tab 138Connect Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Secure tab 139Secure Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Protect & Fix tab 140Protect & Fix Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Optimize tab 141Optimize Using a supervisor password Setting passwordsUsing an instant password Use an instant password Sample Image Supervisor Password Utility window Setting a supervisor passwordClick the Supervisor Password icon 143 144 Deleting a supervisor passwordUsing a user password 145 Setting a user passwordSample Image Password tab of Hardware Setup window Click Not Registered Deleting a user password146 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool UtilitySample Image Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool window 147 Sample Image Mouse Properties screen 148Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup 149 Toshiba Hardware Setup 150 Toshiba Zooming Utility Sample Image Toshiba Zooming Utility Properties screen CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer Sample Image CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box Toshiba AccessibilitySample Image Toshiba Accessibility window Fingerprint Enrollment Fingerprint Authentication UtilityFingerprint utility limitations Achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples 155 Improves the security of your software Fingerprint Logon Power-on SecurityEnabling Power-on Security Fingerprint Management SettingsOpen the Control Center and go to Settings System Settings Control Center Help SettingsFingerprints About Settings Elevate Administrative Privileges for UserPassword Bank 159 Replaying registrations with multiple forms Registering a new Web page or dialogReplaying a registered Web page or dialog Select Registered Sites Editing an existing registration 161Replaying a registered dialog Deleting a registration How to Delete the Fingerprint Data Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 163 Sample Illustration Aligning the finger on the reader 164 ConfigFreeBluetooth is available on your system Fingerprint reader limitations 165 Starting ConfigFreeConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor Getting Started Sample Image Connectivity Doctor screen Profile Settings166 167 Click Open SettingsSample Image ConfigFree Profile Settings window Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding Computer will not start Problems when you turn on the computer169 Computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens 170 AC power light is blinking 171 Using Startup options to fix problems Windows operating system is not working My Internet connection is very slow Internet problems173 My browser cannot find the URL address I typed Windows operating system can help you 174Resolving a hardware conflict Plan of action Resolving conflicts Fixing a problem with Device Manager175 Checking device properties Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard produces unexpected characters Keyboard problems178 Screen is blank Display problems179 Screen does not look right Built-in screen flickers Click Personalize, and then Display Settings180 181 Disk drive problemsError-checking Your hard disk seems very slow Optical drive problems 182 Some discs run correctly but others do not Sound system problems183 No sound is coming from the computer’s speakers Resolving PC Card problems PC Card problemsPC Card checklist 184 185 Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC CardPC Card error occurs System does not recognize your PC Card Printer will not print Printer problems186 Printer will not print what you see on the screen Wi-Fi adapter Wireless networking problemsProblems, specifically wireless Wi-Fi networking 187 188 Click Connect to a network DVD operating problems189 Screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title 190Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently 191 Read the user’s guides Saving system configuration with Restore Points 192 193 General tips for installing hardware and software 194 Before you contact Toshiba 195If you need further assistance Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site 196Contacting Toshiba Toshiba voice contact France Germany Other Toshiba Internet Web sitesAustralia Canada Italy Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Rest of Europe Appendix a Hot Key Cards 200 Using the Hot Key CardsIndicating the option or feature the key controls Sample Image Hot Key Card display Toshiba Hardware Setup utility Using the Application CardsPC Diagnostic Tool utility Application Cards Sample Image Starting Card Case 202Card Case Sample Image Enabling and Disabling Application Cards 203 Volume MuteSample Image Volume Mute options Hot Key Functions With a password Password securityWithout a password 204 205 Click Start, and then Help and Support 206 Power planSample Image Power Plan options 207 Sample Image Sleep options 208 Sample Image Hibernation options Sample Image Display mode options 209 Sample Image Display brightness 210Display brightness 211 Disabling or enabling wireless devicesSample Image Wireless communication options Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad 212 Keyboard hot key functions Sample Image Screen resolution optionsZooming applications in/out Space bar USA and Canada AustraliaEurope Acronyms Bps 216 Terms Boot disk See system disk 219 High-density diskette See also diskette, high-density diskette External device See device Suspend Internal device See device See also World Wide Web MS-DOS prompt See system prompt Local area network See LANMidi Musical Instrument Digital Interface a standard for Musical Instrument Digital Interface See Midi Palette See color palette Read-only memory See ROM RAM random access memory Volatile memory that can beRandom access memory See RAM Also bus, hot swapping, serial Web See World Wide Web Index Index Monitor Not working 180 mouse Troubleshooting 182 other documentation 36 overlay keys 182 Screen does not look right/flickers Startup options Startup menu Index