Toshiba 9100 User Guide

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Chapter 9
Keeping Your Files Safe
You may have files on your computer that you want to keep 
private. Your computer comes with several options that can help 
you keep your computer and files safe from unwanted intrusion.
This chapter describes the security options for your notebook 
computer.
Using passwords in Windows 
Setting a password lets you leave 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.
Toshiba supports the following types of passwords on the Tecra 
9100 Series computer:
A power-on (user-level) password that requires you to enter 
the password whenever you start the computer.
An instant (user-level) password that secures your open 
programs and files when you need to leave the computer 
temporarily.