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If something goes wrong
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Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the
computer is firmly attached.
Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the
external monitor.
Press
Fn
and
F5
simultaneously to make sure the display
priority is not set for the built-in screen.
PC Card problems
PC Card checklist
❖
Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot.
See “Using PC Cards” in the electronic user’s guide for
how to insert PC Cards.
❖
Make sure all cables are securely connected.
❖
Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality
control. If another PCMCIA-equipped computer is
available, try the card in that machine. If the card
malfunctions again, it may be defective.
Here are some common problems and their solutions:
Resolving PC Card problems
The slots appear dead and cards that worked no longer
do.
Check the PC Card status:
1
Click
Start
.
2
Click
My Computer
icon with the secondary button,
then click
Properties
.
The System Properties dialog box appears.
3
Click the
Hardware
tab.
4
Click the
Device
Manager
button.
5
Double-click the
PCMCIA adapter
.
6
Double-click the appropriate PC Card.
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