Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC

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