Starting the computer by password

Installing the battery pack

To install a battery pack, follow the steps below.

CAUTION: The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the bat- tery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements.

1.Be sure the computer’s power is off and all cables are disconnected.

2.Insert the battery pack.

BATTERY PACK

Figure 6-3 Installing the battery pack

3. Push the battery pack until it is firmly seated.

Starting the computer by password

To start up the computer with the user password, follow these steps:

1.Turn on the power as described in Chapter 3, Getting Started. The follow- ing message appears:

Password =

CAUTION: At this point, the hotkeys Fn + F1 to F9 do not work. They will function after you enter the password.

2.Enter the password.

3.Press Enter.

POWER AND POWER- UP MODES

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Toshiba PTA42 user manual Starting the computer by password, Installing the battery pack