Compaq 4115, 4130T, 4150T, 4140T, 4131T, 4200, 4125T, 4160T SLIMLINE, 4120 Solving PC Card Problems

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Solving PC Card Problems

Some common causes and solutions for PC Card problems are listed in the following table.

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Solving PC Card Problems

Problem	Probable Cause	Solution(s)
PC Card error messages	The PC Card slot is disabled.	Run Computer Setup and enable the PC
appear when the computer is		Card slots on the Security Menu.
turned on.
Computer does not beep	System beeps are turned	Press Fn+F5, then press the right arrow key
when PC Card is inserted	down.	to increase the system beeps volume.
butt PC Card works correctly

When turned on, the computer does not beep when a PC Card is inserted.

Card is not inserted properly	In Windows 95, double-click PC Card icon,
	click the Global Settings tab. Deselect
PC Card beeps are disabled.
	Disable PC Card Sound Effects.
Speaker is turned off or	Increase the volume.
volume is turned down.
PC Card drivers are not	Double-click the Add New Hardware icon in
installed.	the Control Panel for installation instructions.
The PC Card slots are	Run Computer Setup and then select the
disabled.	Security menu to enable PC Card slots.

Card or card driver is not	Check the list of PC Cards tested
supported.	successfully in Compaq PC Card platforms.
The PC Card drivers (Socket The PC Card slot is disabled.	Run Computer Setup and select the Security
Services, Card Services,	menu to enable PC Card slots.
Card ID) fail with error
messages when the
computer is turned on.

PC Card modem, fax, or network card does not work.

Card is not fully inserted	Ensure the card is inserted in the correct
into the slot or is not	orientation.
inserted properly.
Telephone cord is not	Check and secure telephone connection.
plugged in all the way.

Necessary drivers are not	Install drivers.
installed (turned on).

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