Toshiba Satellite 1800 User Guide - Page 206
Fixing a problem with Device Manager, My Computer, Properties, Hardware, Device Manager, Action - display driver
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206 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device. CAUTION: 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 1 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properties. The System Properties dialog box appears. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click the Device Manager button. 4 Select the device, click the Action menu, and choose Disable. A confirmation message displays. 5 Click Yes. 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 Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properties to display the System Properties window. 2 Click the Hardware tab.