AVERATEC N3400 manual PC Card Problems, PC Cards do not function, PC card cannot be recognized

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PC Card Problems

Note ✓ Some system may not have the PC Card Slot option.

PC Cards do not function

•Make sure you have properly installed the driver for the card.

•Consult the card’s manual or contact the vendor for troubleshooting.

The PC card cannot be recognized

•Make sure the card is fully inserted; the outer end of the card should be even with the edge of the computer.

•Remove and insert the PC card again.

•Make sure there is no IRQ conflict with the card. See Windows on-line help for solving IRQ conflicts.

•Reboot the computer and see if the problem persists.

•The card may be defective. Try the card on another system, if possible.

Windows crashes or freezes when you remove the PC card

•Make sure you have <Stop> the PC card before removing it. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon at the lower right corner of the task bar and select the card you wish to stop.

When you click <Close>, in few seconds Windows will prompt you to remove the card.

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Contents N3400 Series User’s Guide Regulations Information FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementFCC Radlo Frequency Interference Requlrements FCC ConditionsRF exposure warning Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery Power management status Optical Device Drive Notice Macrovision NoticeSafety Instructions Before You Start Information about Energy Star Before You Start Weee Statement Trademarks Release HistoryBefore You Read Table of Content Running Bios Setup TroubleshootingSpecification VGA UtilitiesIntroduction Unpacking IntroductionIntroduction Welcome to the Notebook PCGetting to Know Your Computer Opening the LCD PanelFront View Touchpad left / Right buttons Left Views Right View Bottom View Getting Started Connecting the AC Adapter Connecting to a Power SourceGetting Started Operating on Battery Power Turning On Your Notebook ComputerCharging the Battery Pack Using the Notebook Computer Using the Notebook Computer Adjusting the LCD Screen DisplayLCD Care External CRT Display Function Keys Quick Keys TouchPad Precautions How to improve the sensitivity of the touch padAdjusting the mouse pointer speed TouchPadUsing the Notebook Computer Adjusting the Finger-sensing Pad Features Gesture ApplicationsUp / Down ApplicationsFlick / Sweep Pinch Rotate Dual Pad switch key Dual Pad functionWindows Media Player key Internet keyEmail key Hotkeys User-defined buttonsSelect the Open in the Enable icon function menu Volume key Power Saving Modes Battery Power SystemPreparing the Battery Pack for Use Battery Calibration Automatic Battery Pack Charging Function Battery StatusBattery Low Warning Small Battery for the Real Time ClockAdjusting the Brightness Help Windows Using the WindowsDesktop Recycle Bin Start ButtonTaskbar NotificationControl Panel Using the Bluetooth Capabilities of Your Notebook PC Desktop Operation Multimedia Sound System AudioDesktop Operation Audio Volume Control Audio Software Connecting Peripheral DevicesSound Recording Playing Sound FilesInternet Connection Using a Wired LAN for Connection to the Internet Internet ConnectionUsing Wireless LAN Network for Connection to the Internet Running Bios Setup Leaving the Bios Setup Screen Entering the Bios Setup ScreenRunning Bios Setup Bios Action Keys ESCMain Modifying the Bios SettingsAdvanced Security Boot Exit VGA Utilities VGA Utilities Tab Display Settings Display DevicesColor Correction Hot KeysTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting No speaker output Audio ProblemsSound cannot be recorded Hard Disk Problems Hard disk drive does not work or is not recognizableHard drive is making abnormal whining noises Hard disk drive has reached its capacityDisplay Problems Keyboard and Mouse Problems Built-in touch pad performs erraticallyBuilt-in keyboard accepts no input Characters on the screen repeat while I typeCmos Battery Problem Memory ProblemsPC Card Problems Windows crashes or freezes when you remove the PC cardPC Cards do not function PC card cannot be recognizedComputer becomes hot Performance ProblemsProgram appears stopped or runs very slowly USB2.0 Problems USB device does not workRecovering Your Original Software Troubleshooting Specification Specification MemoryCore Logic Intel GM45 + ICH9MAudio Codec Card reader 4Intel GM45 integrated GraphicsX4500HD Realtek ALC269Wireless LAN Optional LAN ControllerKeyboard Pointing DeviceBattery Pack AC-AdapterPhysical Dimensions Camera module