Copyright: Copyright (C) 1996. Toshiba corporation.


With Toshiba System
Toshiba System

This program lets you configure the Boot-up sequence, auto power on settings, password settings, system settings, and display settings for your computer.

The Boot Priority tab lets you select the boot-up sequence. The Auto Power On tab allows you to start the machine at the specified date and time. The Security tab allows you to set up a password protection for the machine. The System Setting tab allows you to configure various hardware settings. The Display tab lets you select how a full screen DOS prompt window appears.

How to use Toshiba System

To start Toshiba System proceed as follows:

1. Click on the Start button and select Settings.

2. Select Control Panel and double-click on the Toshiba System icon. The default screen is displayed.

3. Select the tab for the hardware settings you want to change.

4. To apply the new settings select the OK/Apply button. You may be prompted to reboot the machine to apply the new settings.

5. To revert all the settings to their default values, select the Defaults button.

6. To close Toshiba System select the OK/Cancel button.


Start Up Option
Boot-up Options

This option, located in the Boot Priority Option tab, configures the order in which disk drives are searched for a bootable system.

The available settings are:

Floppy disk first, then hard disk

Configures the machine to boot from a floppy drive first if a floppy diskette is present.

 Hard disk first, then floppy disk

Configures the machine to boot from the hard disk drive first if the hard disk is present.


Auto Power On Option
Auto Power On Options

These options, located on the Auto Power On tab, configure the machine to power on at a specified date and time.

Status

If ON is selected , the auto power on function is enabled.

If OFF is selected , the auto power on function is disabled.

Time

Use this option to set an automatic power on time for your computer.

Time Format

Select AM, PM, or 24 Hours.

Set power on for specified date

If enabled, the system will power on at the specified date and time. If disabled, the system will auto power on at the specified time on the next day.

NOTE

If the Set power on for specified date option is disabled when the Status option is On, the power on date is set automatically to the specified time for the next day. If the Set power on for specified date option is enabled when the Status option is On, the machine will power on at the specified date and time.

Procedure

To set the auto power on options follow the steps below.

1. Select the On option under Status.

2. Select the time for the automatic power on.

3. Select the Time format (AM/PM or 24Hour).

4. Specify the power on date using the calendar and then enable the Set power on for specified date option. Otherwise, the machine will automatically power on at the specified time on the next day.


Security
Security Option

This option, located in the Security tab, allows registration or deletion of user and supervisor passwords. The passwords are used when the machine is powered on to provide security protection for your machine.

Password types

The User password is for general users of the system and the supervisor password is for users who have access to the machine settings.

The Security tab shows the current status of the passwords. If a password has not be set, the status message “Not registered” is displayed. Once a password is registered, the status message changes to “Registered”.

To set the User Password click the Set button. If you want to set a Supervisor Password you first have to set a User Password. Don’t use the same user and supervisor password. If you do, the user will have the same rights as the supervisor.

If you forget your password please refer to your manual for instructions on how to reset passwords.

You can display a prompt message below the password prompt when the machine is powered on. Under Password Prompt type in a message up to 255 characters long.

Important

If the system crashes while you are registering your password, you need to register it again when you restart the computer. Also, if the power supply is cut or the battery is taken out, you will need to register your password again.


Set up of a password
Using Passwords

Set Up a Password

You can register a password by clicking the Set button. A dialog box will prompt you for a password and ask you to re-enter the same password for verification.

Change a Password

To change a password, select the Change button. A dialog box prompts you for the existing password. Then the Set Password dialog box prompts you for the new password.

Remove a Password

To remove a password, select the Remove button. A dialog box prompts you for the existing password. The status message changes back to “Not registered”. You cannot remove the User password if a Supervisor password is registered.

Password Input

As you type in a password, an * is displayed instead of the characters you typed. The maximum length of a password is 10 alphanumeric characters or standard keyboard symbols. You can combine letters, numbers and symbols.

Note

The password does not distinguish between lower case and capital letters.

You cannot enter special characters using the Ctrl and Alt keys.


About a key that I can designate for a password
Available keys for a password

You can use the following keys in a password

Letters

[A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I]

[J][K][L][M][N][O][P][Q][R]

[S][T][U][V][W][X][Y][Z]

Digits

[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][0]

Symbols

[-][^][@][[][;][:][]][,][.][/][  ] [Space]

You can not use the following keys in a password

Function Keys

[F1][F2][F3][F4][F5][F6][F7][F8]

[F9][F10][F11][F12]

Cursor Keys and Editing Keys

[Enter][Esc]

[Home][End]

[PageUp][PageDown]

[Tab][BackSpace][Insert][Delete]

Other Keys

[Ctrl][Alt][Pause]

[Print Screen][Scroll Lock][Num Lock]


About an input error of a password
Password entry error

If you enter the wrong password, the machine beeps and prompts you for the password again.


Sound Control
Sound Control Options

These options, located in the System Setting tab, enable or disable the Sound System, the low battery alarm and the panel close alarm. If enabled, it is also possible to change the volume.

Warning Volume

Use this slider to set the speaker volume.

Choose Off, Low, Medium, or High.

This control sets the volume of the low battery alarm, panel close alarm and system speaker.

Enable audible warning for critically low battery.

You can set the system to sound an alarm when the battery power gets critically low.

Enable audible warning when panel closes.

You can set the system to sound an alarm when you close the display panel while the machine is on.

Enable system beep warning.

Check this option to enable the system speaker.


Pointing Device
Pointing Devices Options

This option, located in the System Setting tab, configures the operating mode of the internal pointing device (Accupoint) and an external PS/2 style mouse.

The available settings are:

Internal/External

activates the PS/2 mouse if it is connected at power on. Otherwise the Accupoint mouse is activated.

Simultaneous

activates both the internal Accupoint mouse and the external PS/2 mouse.


CPU Cache
CPU Cache Option

This option, located in the System Setting tab, configures the CPU Cache to be enabled or disabled. Your computer will usually perform better when the CPU Cache is enabled.

The available settings are:

Write-Back

configures the CPU cache write policy to cache buffer data until it is convenient to write it out. This is the default setting.

Write-Through

configures the CPU cache write policy to only cache buffer data for as long as it takes to write it out.

Disable

disables the CPU cache.


Version Information
BIOS Version Information

This displays the BIOS version used on your computer.


Parallel Port
Parallel Port Option

This option, located in the System Setting tab, configures the parallel port as ECP or standard bi-directional.

The available settings are:

ECP

configures the parallel port as an Extended Capabilities Port. This is the default.

Standard Bi-directional

configures the parallel port as a standard bi-directional port.


Display

DOS Text Mode Expansion

This option changes the appearance of full-screen DOS box sessions on the LCD panel. In full-screen DOS box sessions there is usually some unused screen space at both the top and bottom of the LCD panel. When Text Mode Expansion is enabled, the whole display is used for full-screen DOS box sessions.


OK Button

Closes this dialog box and saves your changes.


Cancel Button

Closes this dialog box without saving your changes.


Apply Button

Saves all your changes without closing this dialog box.

Note: Once you select the Apply button, the Cancel button cannot undo the changes.


Defaults Button

Resets all the tab options to their default values.


Floppy Disk First Radio Button

This option searches for a bootable system on the floppy disk first, then on the hard disk (if necessary). This is the default setting.


Hard Disk First Radio Button

This option searches for a bootable system on the hard disk first, then on the floppy disk (if necessary).


Floppy Disk First Radio Button

This option searches for a bootable system on the floppy disk first, then on the hard disk (if necessary). This is the default setting.


Hard Disk First Radio Button

This option searches for a bootable system on the hard disk first, then on the floppy disk (if necessary).


Boot-up Sequence Group Box

Help is available for each item in this group. Click ? at the top of the dialog box, and then click the specific item you want information about.


Status Group Box

Select the On/Off button to enable/disable the automatic power on function.

Help is available for each item in this group. Click ? at the top of the dialog box, and then click the specific item you want information about.


Settings Group Box

Specify the date and time for the automatic power on function.

Help is available for each item in this group. Click ? at the top the dialog box, and then click the specific item you want information about.


Time Format Group Box

Specify your preferred time format AM / PM / 24 Hours.

Help is available for each item in this group. Click ? at the top the dialog box, and then click the specific item you want information about.


Status On Radio Button

Select this button to enable the auto power on events.


Status Off Radio Button

Select this button to disable the auto power on events.


Status Message Box

If no power on timer event has been defined, the “No Power-on timer scheduled” message is displayed. Otherwise, the time of the next scheduled auto power on event is displayed in this read-only text box.


Time LED

This LED shows you the time the current power on timer event will occur. If the LED is blank, the Off option is currently selected in the Status group box.


Hours Spin Control

Click the Up/Down arrow button to increase/decrease the hours displayed in the Time LED.


Minutes Spin Control

Click the Up/Down arrow button to increase/decrease the minutes displayed in the Time LED.


AM Radio Button

Select this to specify an AM auto power on event.


PM Radio Button

Select this to specify an PM auto power on event.


24 Hours Radio Button

Select this to use a 24-hour clock (military time) to specify an auto power on event.


Set Power On for Specified Date Checkbox

Check this box to enable the calendar. Then you can select a specific date for the auto power on event. To set an auto power on event for today, do not check this box.


Set Month Drop-Down List

Click the down arrow to display a drop-down list of available months. You may select from a 13-month calendar that starts with the current month.


User Password Group Box

Select the Set button to set up the user password security function. Help is available for each item in this group. Click ? at the top of the dialog box, and then click the specific item you want information about.


Supervisor Password Group Box

Select the Set button to set up the supervisor password security function. Help is available for each item in this group. Click ? at the top of the dialog box, and then click the specific item you want information about.


User Password Status

If you have set up a password, this read-only text box displays “Registered”. If you have not set up a password, it displays ‘Not registered’.


Set/Change Button

Click the “Set” button if you want to set up an initial password. Click the “Change” button if you want to change a previously registered password. You will be prompted for the password to change it.


Remove Button

Click the “Remove” button if you want to remove a previously registered password. You will be prompted for the password to remove it.


Supervisor Password Status Icon

This icon shows whether or not a password is required when undocking the computer.


Supervisor Password Status

If you have set up a Supervisor password, this read-only text box displays “Registered”. If you have not set up a Supervisor password, it displays ‘Not registered’.


Password Prompt Text Box

This text box may be used to enter any message you want to display when prompting a user for a password. You may use up to 255 characters.


Verify Password Dialog

Enter your existing password and click OK to change or remove a password.


Set Password Dialog

To register your password, enter the new password and press the TAB key. Enter the new password a second time and click OK. Passwords will not take effect until the OK or Apply button is clicked.


Set Password Dialog

To change your password , enter the new password and press the TAB key. Enter the new password a second time and click OK. Passwords will not take effect until the OK or Apply button is clicked on the Security tab (or on any other tab).


Warnings Group Box

This allows you to enable audible warnings and to adjust the speaker volume for the warnings. Help is available for each item in this group. Click ? at the top of the dialog box, and then click the specific item you want information about.


Pointing Devices Group Box

Help is available for each item in this group. Click ? at the top of the dialog box, and then click the specific item you want information about.


Parallel Port Group Box

This option configures the parallel port as ECP or standard bi-directional.

Help is available for each item in the group. Click ? at the top of the dialog box, and then click the specific item you want information about.


Warning Volume Slider Bar

The slider bar is used to change the volume level for audible warnings. You can specify Off, Low, Medium, or High.


Enable Audio Warning for Critically Low Power Checkbox

Check this box to enable the audible warning for a critically low battery condition. To disable the option, clear the checkbox.


Critically Low Battery Condition Icon

This icon shows you the current status of the audible warning for a critically low battery condition.


Panel Close Alarm Icon

This icon shows you the current status of the audible warning when the panel is closed.


Enable Audible Warning when Panel Closes

Check this box to enable the audible warning when the panel is closed. To disable the option, clear the checkbox.


Enable System Beep Warning Checkbox

Check this box to enable the system beep warning at startup. To disable the option, clear the checkbox.


Internal/External

Select this option to enable the Accupoint only if a PS/2 mouse is not connected to the computer when it is turned on. This is the default setting.


Simultaneous

Select this option to enable both the Accupoint and PS/2 mouse simultaneously.


BIOS Version Information

Displays the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) version for your computer.


BIOS Version Information

Displays the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) version for your computer.


Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)

Select this option to configure the parallel port for ECP mode. This is the default setting. ECP is generally faster than standard bi-directional. However, if you experience printing problems with this option, change to Standard Bi-directional.


Standard Bi-directional

Select this option to configure the parallel port for standard bi-directional mode. Standard bi-directional is generally slower than ECP but more reliable.


CPU Cache Group Box

This option configures the CPU cache.

Help is available for each item in the group. Click ? at the top of the dialog box, then click the specific item you want to know about.


Write-Back

Select this option to set the CPU cache as Write-Back. This is the default setting.

Write-Back cache buffers data until it is convenient to write it out.


Write-Through

Select this option to set the CPU cache as Write-Through.

Write-Through cache only buffers data for as long as it takes to write it out.


Disable

Select this option to disable the CPU cache.

It is generally best not to select this option since the computer will slow down


DOS Text Mode Expansion Group Box

This option configures the fonts to be used for the DOS command prompt in full screen mode.

Help is available for each item in the group. Click ? at the top of the dialog box, then click the specific item you want to know about.


DOS Text Icon

This icon shows you the current configuration of the DOS text mode expansion.


Enabled

When DOS Text Mode Expansion is enabled, the whole display is used for full-screen DOS box sessions. This is the default setting


Disabled

When DOS Text Mode Expansion is disabled, the whole display is not used for full-screen DOS box sessions. Therefore, you may see unused screen space at the top and bottom of the display.


Calendar

Help is available for each item in this group. Click ? at the top of the dialog box, and then click the specific item you want information about.


Sunday

Displays each Sunday of the selected month.


Monday

Displays each Monday of the selected month.


Tuesday

Displays each Tuesday of the selected month.


Wednesday

Displays each Wednesday of the selected month.


Thursday

Displays each Thursday of the selected month.


Friday

Displays each Friday of the selected month.


Saturday

Displays each Saturday of the selected month.


Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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Day of the Month Selection

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User Password Status Icon

This icon shows if you have a registered user/supervisor password set up. If password security has been setup you will be required to use a password whenever you start the computer.


Password Prompt Group Box

You can change the wording of the password prompt here.

Help is available for each item in this group. Click ? at the top of the dialog box, and then click the specific item you want information about.


Version Information Group Box

Displays the BIOS version used on your computer.

Help is available for each item in the group. Click ? at the top of the dialog box, and then click the specific item you want information about.


Warning Volume Group Box

Use the slide bar to change the volume of audible warnings.

Help is available for each item in this group. Click ? at the top of the dialog box, and then click the specific item you want information about.


Boot-Up Sequence Icon

Select this icon to show the currently selected Boot-Up sequence as defined by the associated radio button