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RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.4
If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set
for an external monitor. To do this, hold down Fn and continue to press F5
until the display priority is not the external monitor.
Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn
on your computer.
Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors
(TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology. The small
bright dots that appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the
TFT manufacturing technology.
PC Card problems
PC Card checklist
❖
Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot.
See “Using a PC Card” in the electronic user’s guide.
❖ 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 slot appears 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 window appears.
3 Click the Hardware tab.
4 Click the Device Manager button.
5 Double-click the appropriate category for the PC Card being used.
6 Double-click the name of the PC Card device.
The operating system displays your PC Card’s Properties window,
which contains information about your PC Card configuration and
status.
The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC
Card.
Remove the PC Card. If removing the PC Card does not resolve the
problem, try restarting the computer. If the computer still does not work,
contact the PC Card’s manufacturer.