Laptop User Manual

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If Something Goes Wrong
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
The Windows
®
operating system can help you
If the operating system has started properly but you still have a
problem using your computer, the online Help can assist you in
troubleshooting the problem. Getting to the online Help will differ
depending on which interface you are in:
Start screen—Type Help and Support
As soon as you begin typing, the search feature automatically
begins.
Desktop—Press the
F1 key
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.
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