Presario 1600XL Series

Model 1600T, 1600-XL140, 1600-XL141, 1600-XL142, 1600-XL143, 1600-XL144,

1600-XL146, 1600-XL147, 1600-XL150 XL156, XL157, XL255, XL256, XL257, and XL258

Solving PC Card Problems

Problem

Probable Cause

Solution(s)

 

 

 

Modem network PC Card does not work.

Memory or storage card does not work.

The card conflicts with a serial device.

The card is not supported.

Network driver is not installed or is not set up properly.

Telephone cord is not properly connected.

SRAM and flash memory cards require the memory card driver to be loaded (turned on).

Flash memory cards require the Microsoft FlashFile System to be loaded.

Hard drives on flash mass- storage cards require the PC Card ATA driver to be loaded.

You are trying to access the hard drive card using the wrong drive letter.

The card is not supported.

See Specifications to verify address.

Use supported cards only.

Install driver.

Verify telephone connection.

Install driver.

Double-click My Computer to verify the drive letter assigned to the card.

Contact a Compaq authorized service provider for a list of PC Cards tested successfully in Compaq PC Card platforms.

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1600XL SERIES

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Compaq 1600XL specifications See Specifications to verify address