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Q132821: Toshiba T4900 May Not Switch from LCD to External Monitor

Article: Q132821
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you place a Toshiba T4900 computer into its docking station while Windows 95
is running (warm dock), the display may not switch from the LCD screen to the
external monitor.

CAUSE
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Toshiba's Plug and Play (PNP) BIOS does not switch the display from the LCD
screen to the external monitor.


RESOLUTION
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For a short-term workaround, press the F5 key to manually toggle the display
between the LCD screen and the external monitor. Then, contact Toshiba for a PNP
BIOS upgrade.

MORE INFORMATION
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The Toshiba T4900 computer is manufactured by Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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