Toshiba Portege 3500 Series Resource Manual page 22

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If something goes wrong
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
priority is not set for the built-in screen.
PC Card problems
PC Card checklist
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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.
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Make sure all cables are securely connected.
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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.
and simultaneously to make sure the display
F5