Toshiba A100 User Guide
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Toshiba Utilities
Setting passwords
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Sample TOSHIBA Assist window – Optimize tab
Setting passwords
Setting a password lets you walk away from your computer,
secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files.
When you set a password, you must enter the password
before you can work on your computer again.
secure in the knowledge that nobody can access your files.
When you set a password, you must enter the password
before you can work on your computer again.
Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your
computer:
computer:
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An instant password — Secures your open programs and
files when leaving the computer temporarily.
files when leaving the computer temporarily.
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A power-on password — Prevents unauthorized users
from starting or restarting the computer.
from starting or restarting the computer.
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A supervisor password — Prohibits unauthorized users
from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba
Hardware Setup. This is useful if more than one person
uses the computer.
from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba
Hardware Setup. This is useful if more than one person
uses the computer.