Toshiba Equium 8000 S-D - Manual (Page 67)

4-8 If Something Goes Wrong User's Manual
Equium 8000 User's Manual – 04CHAP.DOC – ENGLISH – Printed on 22/09/00 as 04_800UK
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.
Disabling a device in Windows
1. Right-click the My Computer icon, then click Properties.
The Properties dialog box appears.
2. Do one of the following:
N If you are using Windows 95/98, click the Device Manager tab.
N If you are using Windows 2000, click the Hardware tab, then click
the Device Manager button.
The Device Manager appears.
3. Double-click the device type to display the device(s) installed.
4. Double-click a device to display its properties, then click the General
tab.
5. In the Device usage area, clear the check box next to the current
configuration.
6. Click OK.
Checking device properties
Device Manager lets you 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.
1. Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click
Properties.
The Properties dialog box appears.
2. Do one of the following:
N If you are using Windows 95/98, click the Device Manager tab.
N If you are using Windows 2000, click the Hardware tab, then click
the Device Manager button.
The Device Manager appears.
3. Double-click the device type to display the device(s) installed.