Compaq E500S, V300 manual Solving PC Card Problems

Table 2-16

Solving PC Card Problems

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
Computer does not	PC Card is not	Try reinserting the card.
beep when a PC	inserted properly.	Ensure that the PC Card
Card is inserted.		is inserted in the correct
		orientation. Insert the
		card gently to prevent
		damage to the pins.
	Speakers are turned	Adjust the volume control
	off or volume is	on the computer.
	turned down.
	PC Card or card	Check the list of PC
	driver is not PCMCIA	Cards tested successfully
	compliant.	in Compaq PC Card
		platforms.
Computer beeps only	The computer beeps	Before a new PC Card
once when a PC	once to indicate that	can be used, it may be
Card is inserted.	a PC Card is	necessary to perform an
	recognized but not	initial setup procedure.
	properly configured.	Follow the PC Card
		manufacturer's
		instructions for formatting
		a hard drive card or
		installing
		PC Card-specific drivers
		for a network card.
Network PC Card	Necessary drivers	Refer to the instructions
does not work.	are not installed	that came with the PC
	(turned on).	Card or contact the
		vendor for information on
		installing the correct
		drivers.

PC Card is not fully inserted or is upside down.

Ensure the PC Card is inserted correctly.

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