Toshiba T4900 May Not Switch from LCD to External Monitor

 Last reviewed: January 29, 1996
Article ID: Q132821
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

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

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

RESOLUTION

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

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.

KBCategory: kbhw kb3rdparty kbdisplay
KBSubcategory: posfest win95 winpnp
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: January 29, 1996
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