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ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks. NOTE For more information on using ConfigFree, see the ConfigFree online Help. The ConfigFree utilities include the following: . Connectivity Doctor—The Connectivity Doctor utility is used to analyze network connections and fix networking problems with your notebook computer. For more information, see “Connectivity Doctor” on page 152. . Profile Settings—The Profiles utility lets you switch between network configurations. For more information, see “Profile Settings” on page 153. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree® main screen, and how to start and set up ConfigFree. For more detailed information on setting up and using ConfigFree, see the Help File included in the application. Starting ConfigFree® To start ConfigFree®, be sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. Then perform any of the following steps: . Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, and then ConfigFree. . Double-click the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area. Utilities Utilities ConfigFree® . Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your system) to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. . Click the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area, and then click the desired utility. NOTE If your computer is not connected to a network, the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area is displayed with an “X.” ConfigFree® Utilities Connectivity Doctor The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network information by simply moving the mouse pointer. The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices: . Wired and wireless network devices . Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information: . Status of the PC Network Connections . Status of wired and wireless connections . Wireless Connection band (a/b/g etc.) . Status of Wireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen Utilities Utilities ConfigFree® Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in “profiles.” ConfigFree® profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices. You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. If you visit a client company occasionally, for example, you can set up a profile to match that environment and connect to the network. Similarly, users who access networks in the office and at home can set up profiles to handle these networking environments. A profile contains the currently configured network settings on the computer, as well as information about any network devices. The following settings can be saved (or “captured”) in a profile: . Internet settings—includes LAN settings (proxy server settings) and the address of a home page that opens automatically when Internet Explorer® starts . Devices—lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth® antennas . TCP/IP settings—includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings . Personal firewall settings for Internet connections . Bluetooth® Security Level (for example, high or medium) . Enable UAC (User Account Control) setting To create a profile: 1 Click the icon in the Notification Area. 2 Move the pointer to Profile. Utilities Utilities ConfigFree® 3 Click Open Settings. The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears. (Sample Image) ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard. Chapter 6 Chapter 6 g Some problems you may encounter when using your computer are relatively easy to identify and solve. Others may require help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba’s support services at the end of this chapter. Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations, chances are the program has stopped responding. You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs. To close a program that has stopped responding: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once), then click Start Task Manager. The Windows® Task Manager window appears. 155 If Something Goes Wrong If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer 2 Click the Applications tab. If a program has stopped responding, the words “not responding” appear beside its name in the list. 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End Task. Closing the failed program should all...

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