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Figure 6-6 Use the Properties dialog box to configure the device.
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Although the tabs available in a device’s Properties dialog box vary depending on the
device, they usually include some of the tabs listed in Table 6-3.
Table 6-3 A Device’s Properties Dialog Box Tabs
Tab Functionality
Lesson 2 Configuring and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices
Advanced or
The properties listed vary depending on the device selected.
Advanced Properties
General Displays the device type, manufacturer, and location. It also displays
the device status and provides a troubleshooter to help you troubleshoot
any problems you are having with the device. The troubleshooter
steps you through a series of questions to determine the
problem and provide a solution.
Device Properties The properties listed vary depending on the device selected.
Driver Displays the driver provider, driver date, driver version, and digital
signer. This tab also provides the following three additional buttons:
Driver Details, Uninstall, and Driver Update. These buttons allow you
to get additional information on the driver, uninstall the driver, or
update the driver with a newer version, respectively.
Port Settings In a communications port (COM1) Properties dialog box, displays and
allows you to configure settings for bits per second, data bits, parity,
stop bits, and flow control.
Properties Determines the way Windows uses the device. For example, on the
CD-ROM, the properties could include volume and a feature named
Digital CD Playback, which allows you to to enable digital instead of
analog playback. These settings determine how Windows uses the CD-
ROM for playing CD music.
Resources Displays the resource type and setting, whether there are any resource
conflicts, and whether or not you can change the resource settings.