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Setting passwords

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.

To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. An instant password has no effect on an optional USB mouse or trackball.

To unlock your system, press any key or the pointing device and the Windows Logon screen will appear. Select your user name and enter your password, if any.

Using a supervisor or user password

A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options.

Setting a supervisor password

If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it.

Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you, your organization or others as a result of the inability to access the computer.

To register a password for the power-on password functions:1Click the TOSHIBA Assist icon on the desktop.2On the left side, select Secure.