Toshiba SATELLITE M30X - Manual (Page 186)

186 Hot Keys
Instant password security
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Instant password security
Fn + This hot key blanks the display.
Without a password
The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and
activates instant security. Using the pointing device or any
key will make the display’s content reappear, if no password
is set for the current user.
With a password
The Fn + F1 key combination turns off the display and
activates instant security.
If you set a blank screen saver, pressing the Fn + F1 key
combination to activate instant security will cause the screen
to go blank. Using the pointing device or any key will make
the display’s content reappear. The Windows
® operating
system log-on screen will appear, prompting you for a
password. After typing in the password for the current user,
press Enter.
To activate the password feature:
1 Click Start, Control Panel.
2 Click Appearances and Themes.
3 Click one of the following:
❖ Choose a screen saver in the “Pick a task” section.
❖ Display in the “or pick a Control Panel icon” section.
The Display Properties window appears.
4 If you clicked Choose a screen saver, the Screen Saver
tab has already been selected. If it isn’t selected, click the
Screen Saver tab.
5 Click the On resume, password protected check box.
6 Click OK.
F1