The PC Card is not
formatted. For memory cards, run
MCFORMAT in MS-DOS
Mode to format the PC
Card.
For ATA cards, run
ATAINIT, then run
MCFORMAT in MS-DOS
Mode to format the PC
Card.
The card is not
supported. Contact your Compaq authorized
dealer, reseller, or service
provider for a list of PC Cards
tested successfully in Compaq PC
Card platforms.
Storage cards, such
as SRAM, do not
work in the
expansion base.
Use the storage card in the
computer.
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Solving Power Problems
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Computer will not turn on. Battery is discharged and
computer is not connected
to a power source.
Charge the battery
pack.
Replace the battery
pack.
Connect the computer
to an external power
source.
Battery is discharged and
cables to the external
power source are
unplugged.
Ensure that cables
connecting the
computer and the
external power source
are plugged in properly.
Computer turned off while
it was left unattended. Computer initiated because
of a critical low battery
condition.
Charge the battery
pack.
Replace the battery
pack.
Connect the computer
to an external power
source.
The computer initiated
Hibernation after a
user-defined timeout
expired.
Turn on the computer.
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