Toshiba 5005-s504 User Manual

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Getting Started
Using the computer for the first time
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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:
1
Press the TOSHIBA Console button.
The TOSHIBA Console window appears. For more 
information see 
2
Click Security.
3
Click User password.
4
Follow 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, hit the Enter 
key.