Article: Q83507
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 01-NOV-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are using the Microsoft Windows version 3.1 or 3.11 VGA video driver on
a Dell notebook, Windows may switch unexpectedly between the LCD screen and the
external monitor when you are running MS-DOS-based applications in 386 enhanced
mode.
WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, follow these steps:
1. Quit Windows and change to the Windows directory.
2. Type the following command at the MS-DOS command prompt and then press
ENTER:
setup
3. In the Display field, select the VGA (Version 3.0) display driver.
Note that this change may cause some features (such as the mouse pointer in
MS-DOS windows) not to function correctly.
MORE INFORMATION
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This problem may occur when the you press a keyboard hot key to switch between
the LCD screen and external monitor when Windows is running.
The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft;
we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance
or reliability.
Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 dell notebook LCD external
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Keywords :
Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin310 kbWin311
Version : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
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