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Question posted by Anonymous-121333 on September 23rd, 2013

Hi Iwon Remove My Bios Password From My Toshiba Portege M400

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Answer #1: Posted by sabrie on September 24th, 2013 11:43 PM

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The simplest way of removing the bios password is to call Toshiba and provide the proof of ownership then they will give you the master code.

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User Manual - Page 1

PMAD00081010 04/06 Portégé® M400/M405 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 213 in this guide.

User Manual - Page 2

... AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING...233;® M400/M405 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY ...

User Manual - Page 28

... 92 Playing an audio CD 94 Playing CDs 95 Creating a CD 95 Removing a disc with the computer on 96 Removing a disc with the computer off 97 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 97 Toshiba's online resources 98 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Running the computer on battery power 99 Battery...

User Manual - Page 30

... tablet mode 141 Using the Toshiba tablet pen 144 Returning the computer to its original configuration 144 Using PC Cards 145 Inserting a PC Card 145 Removing a PC Card 146 Setting up...146 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 147 Inserting memory media 147 Removing memory media 148 Using the Ultra SlimBay 149 Removing a module from the Ultra SlimBay ...149 Inserting a module into the...

User Manual - Page 31

... to a program or document ....155 Viewing existing key assignments 158 Changing or removing existing key assignments 158 Toshiba Hotkey Utility 158 Toshiba Assist 159 Connect 161 Secure 162 Protect & Fix 163 Optimize 163 Setting passwords 164 Using an instant password 165 Using a supervisor or user password 165 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 168 HDD Protection Utility 169...

User Manual - Page 33

... system configuration backup in Windows XP 247 If you need further assistance 253 Before you contact Toshiba 253 Contacting Toshiba 254 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 255 Toshiba's worldwide offices 256 Appendix A: Hot Keys 258 Volume Mute 258 Password security 259 Without a password 259 With a password 259 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 260

User Manual - Page 47

... could cause fire or damage to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. When you... a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on a power cord/cable to operate.

User Manual - Page 74

... with the tablet feature of the computer. You may also wish to your power usage settings. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 110. For more information on using the computer in tablet mode To remove the tablet pen, press it out from the right side of the system. Refer to customize your operating...

User Manual - Page 96

...if the disc is still spinning when you remove it. 2 Pull the tray out until it in its protective cover. 3 Gently push the tray in your Toshiba optical drive may also prevent or limit recording... or optical media recorders. Do not press the eject button while the in certain cases, your Toshiba PC or optical drive. NOTE Due to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media ...

User Manual - Page 99

...efficiency, so that provides power when you leave these energy-saving features have been set by Toshiba. Many of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. We recommend you are away ...operate at its energy efficiency. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) high-capacity battery that you can recharge it is not being...

User Manual - Page 141

...use the Cross Menu button (the Cross-Functional button) and select the display option. Using tablet mode 1 Remove the Toshiba tablet pen which is located on the right side of the computer by momentarily pressing in primary landscape mode....video resolution incorrectly. For more information on changing tablet screen settings, see "Toshiba Rotation Utility" on the pen and then releasing it.

User Manual - Page 164

.... This is useful if more than one person uses the computer. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password-Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily (the user password supports this function). ❖ A supervisor password-Prohibits unauthorized users from your computer, secure in the knowledge that...

User Manual - Page 165

... press any . To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set . Using a supervisor or user password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options. To unlock your system with a single keystroke. Toshiba is set a supervisor password, Toshiba strongly recommends that may occur to you...

User Manual - Page 167

... you, your organization or others as a result of your choice, or click Cancel if you do not want to save the password to set a user password, Toshiba strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it again to verify. 5 Click Set. 6 Click OK...

User Manual - Page 188

... to enroll new fingerprints or to achieve the highest quality fingerprint samples. 188 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Available on certain models) The fingerprint...to replace the keyboard-based user/ BIOS password authentication system when booting up. Toshiba does not guarantee that might arise out of the use of...

User Manual - Page 203

.... For most users, this is in the Windows® operating system ❖ An HDD password- If you choose to access the hard drive. 203 Keeping Your Files Safe Using passwords in your organization or others as a result of password security. Toshiba is the basic level of the inability to set a hard disk drive user...

User Manual - Page 204

... in the Windows® operating system Setting a user-level password To set (register) a user-level password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then click Password Utility. 2 Open the User Password tab. 3 Click Set. The user password is now in the password. 5 Reenter the password and click Set. Your user password is disabled. A message box appears asking if you...

User Manual - Page 306

... charge 108 306 monitoring power 49, 104 not charging 225 power usage hot key 111 power usage mode 261 real-time clock (RTC) 101 removing 112 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup buttons control 56 C CD creating 95 playing an audio 94 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 177 channels DMA 221 IRQ 221 checking...

User Manual - Page 310

...on 202 supervisor set up 165 types 164, 202 user-level 202, 205 passwords 202 instant, using 165 setting 164 PC Card checklist 235 CIS (Card Information...inserting 145 modem default 128 not recognized 237 problem solving 234, 235 removing 146 setting up 146 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 168 Plug and Play ...contacting Toshiba 253, 254 corrupted/damaged data files 231 Device Manager 222 disabling a device...

User Manual - Page 312

... password, deleting 166 supervisor password, set up 165 T Tablet and Pen Settings 180 tablet mode using 73, 139 tablet pen using 73, 144 taskbar customizing 121 toolbars displaying in a window 126 Toshiba registering computer 46 worldwide offices 256 Toshiba Assist 159 Toshiba Button Controls 176 Toshiba Hardware Setup 178, 182 Toshiba Hotkey Utility 158 Toshiba Mobile Extension 174 Toshiba...