Compaq 1600 Series manual Vendor-Provided PC Card Software

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Vendor-Provided PC Card Software

PC Card vendors provide the following types of PC Card software:

Card-specific device driver – If needed, install a card-specific device driver in Windows. It is important to be certain you are installing only a card-specific device driver. Installing the wrong software can limit the card’s ability to work properly. If diskettes are not clearly labeled or the instructions are unclear, call your PC Card vendor for more specific information.

Direct or point enabler – An enabler is proprietary software, which means it is designed to support only the card it comes with. An enabler can prevent your computer from working with other PC Cards. When an enabler is used, you lose the benefits of your existing PC Card software. You lose features such as Power Management, Sleep, Hibernation, support for other PC Cards, and the ability to hot plug (to insert cards without restarting your computer).

Enabler software should only be installed by an experienced user. In fact, an enabler is rarely needed.

NOTE: An enabler can disable your computer’s ability to function with another PC Card. As a precaution, copy your important files to a diskette before installing an

+enabler.

NOTE: All Compaq computers with PC Card slots already have PC Card software loaded. Do not install vendor-provided Card and Socket Services.

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Contents Mobile Internet PC Features Guide Contents Mobile Internet PC Features Iii Text Conventions Using This GuideSpecial Messages TroubleshootingLocating Help GlossaryComments about this Guide Understanding Your Service and Support Options4Using This Guide Connections Checking Your ConnectionsFront Components Front of Your Mobile Internet PCInternet Zone Buttons and Lights 4Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Internet Zone Buttons Using Your Keyboard to Access the InternetDisabling and Enabling the Internet Zone Buttons Reprogramming Your Internet Zone ButtonsLeft Panel Components Left Panel of Your Mobile Internet PCRight Panel Components Right Panel of Your Mobile Internet PCBack Panel Components Back Panel of Your Mobile Internet PCBottom Components Bottom of Your Mobile Internet PCInserting the Battery Charging the Battery Removing the BatteryBattery Charging Time Spare or Extra BatteriesUnplugging the Computer from AC Power Plugging In Your Computer to AC Power14Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Turning On Your Mobile Internet PC Standard Off ModeTurning Off Your Mobile Internet PC Properly Full Off Main Power Off Mode Recovering from a Locked Program or SystemRecovering from a Locked Program Recovering from a Locked System Using the Numeric Keypad Understanding Your Computer Status Lights Using the Scroll ButtonIcon Lights up when Icon Functions Understanding Your Status DisplayUsing the Function Keys Function Keys User-Programmable KeysUsing Disqplay2 Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Volume Using Windows Button Functions Playing Audio CDs Using Disqplay2 Using Repeat All Using Repeat TrackConnecting and Enabling TV-Out Setting Up Your TV-Out Connection14Mobile Internet PC Features Adjusting the Television Screen Setting Up Your Television FormatWrite-Protecting a Diskette Switching Between DisplaysIdentifying Your Modem Performance Features56K ITU V.90 Standard Adding More Memory Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PCInstalling Memory Expansion Modules Replace the memory compartment door Reinsert the screw PC Card Types What Are PC Cards?Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Compaq-Compatible PC Cards Using Network PC CardsPC Card Software Configuring PC CardsVendor-Provided PC Card Software 10Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Index Index-2 Index-3 8 5 6 2 0 0