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Q72488: Compaq Laptops Cannot Switch to External Monitor

Article: Q72488
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.x,2.x,3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 18-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 1.1, 2.03, 2.1, 2.11, 3.0, 3.0a 
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SYMPTOMS
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Compaq laptops, such as the 286LTE, have the option of switching between the
built-in screen and an external monitor. However, this does not work if you are
inside Microsoft Windows.

CAUSE
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Windows captures all keystroke commands, which prevents this feature from
working.

WORKAROUND
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The only work around at this time is to execute the command before starting
Windows.

The commands to switch between the built-in screen and the external monitor port
are:

  enable:  CTRL+ALT+, (comma)
  disable: CTRL+ALT+. (period)

MORE INFORMATION
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The Compaq products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products'
performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.00 win30 3.00a KBHW lap-top laptop

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin110 kbWin203 kbWin210 kbWin211 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:1.x,2.x,3.0,3.0a

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