Laptop User Manual

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If Something Goes Wrong
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
When the “Windows Help and Support” screen appears, do one or
both of the following:
In the open search field type the topic you need help with
and follow the on-screen instructions
Click one of the options listed in the window and follow
the instructions
You can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at
support.toshiba.com.
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
Device Manager provides a way to check and change the
configuration of a device.
Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other
conflicts that make one or more devices unusable. Device Manager
is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand
configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them.
Checking device properties
Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device.
Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device,
the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the
device.
To check a device’s properties:
1 From the Start screen, type Device.
The search feature appears.
2 Click Settings.
3 From the list of device(s), click Device Manger.
4 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type.
The operating system displays the device Properties dialog
box, which provides an array of tabs. They may include:
The General tab, which provides basic information about
the device.
The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to the
device. This tab does not appear if the device is not using
resources.
The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by
the device. This tab also provides options for updating the