Compaq 1900 manual Using Network PC Cards, PC Card Software, Configuring PC Cards

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Using Network PC Cards

Your Internet PC can support many types of Ethernet-based and Token Ring-based network cards. This support allows you to connect to other computers, printers, modems, and the Internet.

The Microsoft Windows 98 Getting Started guide and the documentation that came with your network card will have more information about setting up to use a network or compatible network card.

Compaq Netelligent PC Card is one of the compatible network PC Cards you can use with your computer. The Compaq Web site lists many compatible network cards:

www.compaq.com/athome/support/serv_note

PC Card Software

Some types of PC Cards require card-specific device drivers. Contact your PC Card manufacturer for additional information.

Configuring PC Cards

The PC Card software needed to easily install and configure PC Cards in Windows is provided on your Internet PC.

You do not need to turn off your computer or initiate Sleep mode before inserting a PC Card.

When you insert a PC Card for the first time, Windows identifies the new hardware and automatically determines the correct settings for the card to install the needed PC Card drivers. You may be prompted to make simple setup choices. Once you have completed setup for a PC Card, each time you insert that card, Windows remembers the correct settings and configures it automatically.

Depending on the card and the version of PC Card software you are using, you may have to turn on PC Card drivers or install device drivers. Your computer features easy-to-follow popup windows to guide you through the process.

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Contents Mobile Internet PC Features Guide Contents Mobile Internet PC Features Iii Index Using This Guide Text ConventionsLocating Help TroubleshootingSpecial Messages GlossaryUnderstanding Your Service and Support Options Comments about this Guide4Using This Guide Checking Your Connections Introducing Your Mobile Internet PCConnections Front of Your Mobile Internet PC Front ComponentsInternet Zone Buttons and Status Lights Internet Zone Using Your Keyboard to Access the InternetUnited States All Other Countries Outside Service, and more United StatesReprogramming Your Internet Zone Buttons and Function Keys Disabling and Enabling the Internet Zone ButtonsLeft Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC Left Panel ComponentsRight Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC Right Panel ComponentsBack Panel of Your Mobile Internet PC Back Panel ComponentsBottom of Your Mobile Internet PC Bottom ComponentsIntroducing Your Mobile Internet PC Wedge ComponentsAttaching the Wedge to Your Computer Detaching the Wedge from Your Computer Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Battery Charging Time Charging the BatterySpare or Extra Batteries Plugging In Your Computer to AC Power Unplugging the Computer from AC Power18Introducing Your Mobile Internet PC Recovering from a Locked Program Mobile Internet PC FeaturesRecovering from a Locked Program or System Turning On Your Mobile Internet PCRecovering from a Locked System Full Off Main Power Off Mode Standard Off ModeTurning Off Your Mobile Internet PC Properly Using the Numeric Keypad Understanding Your Computer Status Lights Using the Scroll ButtonIcon Lights up when Using the Function Keys Function Keys Adjusting the Volume Using Windows Adjusting the VolumeIntroducing Your SuperDisk Drive available on select models Using Your SuperDisk Drive Features of Your SuperDisk DriveInserting a Diskette Ejecting a Diskette Manually Ejecting a DisketteCreating a Startup SuperDisk Diskette Write-Protecting a DisketteFormatting a SuperDisk Diskette SuperDisk Copy Disk Handling and Storing Diskettes Enabling and Disabling the SuperDisk AcceleratorLearning About Your Modem Performance FeaturesIdentifying Your Modem 56K ITU V.90 Standard Understanding Point-to-Point ConnectionsHardware Installation Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a NetworkSetting Up a Network Hardware RequirementsInstalling the Network Protocols Select MicrosoftDo not use any blank spaces in the Computer name box File Security Sharing FoldersCreating a Shared Folder Sharing Printers Setting Up Printer SharingSharing a Folder Connecting to a Shared Printer Disabling Printer SharingMapping a Network Drive \My Documents\Shared Files8Connecting Your Mobile Internet PC to a Network Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC Installing Memory Expansion ModulesAdding More Memory 2Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC What Are PC Cards? PC Card Types Inserting a PC CardRemoving a PC Card Compaq-Compatible PC Cards Configuring PC Cards Using Network PC CardsPC Card Software Vendor-Provided PC Card Software Index Index-1Index-2 Index-3 Index-4