Toshiba Tecra TE2100 User Guide - Page 204
Checking device properties, Start, Control Panel, Performance and, Maintenance., Administrative Tools
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204 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 8 Click yes or no, whichever is appropriate. 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 Start, Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click Administrative Tools. 3 Click the Computer Management icon. 4 Click the Device Manager button. 5 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. 6 To view the properties, double-click the device. The operating system displays the Device Properties dialog box, which provides an array of tabs. They include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about the device. A Troubleshooting button is also present. Click troubleshooting. A Help and Support window for that device appears. For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® XP online help. ❖ The Resource tab, which lists resources assigned to the monitor, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW, diskette disk drive, and other power-using functions. ❖ The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device.