Toshiba 5205 Series Disabling a device , Checking device properties

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If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0
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
1Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and
Maintenance, Administrative Tools.
2Double-click the Computer Management icon.
3In the left pane, click Device Manager.
4Select the specific device from the device category.
5In the toolbar, look to the far right for an icon of a
monitor with a strike mark through a circle on the front.
This is the disable feature.
6Click the icon.
You are given the option of disabling the device.
7Click 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:
1Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and
Maintenance, Administrative Tools.
2Double-click the Computer Management icon.
3In the left pane, click Device Manager.