Solving PC Card Problems
Problem | Possible Causes | Solution |
Computer does | PC Card is not inserted |
not beep when | properly. |
a PC Card is |
|
inserted. |
|
Try reinserting the card. Ensure that the PC Card is inserted in the correct orientation. Insert the card gently to prevent damage to the pins.
Speakers are turned off | Adjust the overall system |
or volume is turned down. | volume control using the |
| Fn+F5 hotkeys. Make |
| sure the mute box is not |
| checked |
PC Card or card driver is | Contact your Compaq |
not PCMCIA compliant. | authorized dealer, |
| reseller, or service |
| provider for a list of PC |
| Cards tested successfully |
| in Compaq PC Card |
| platforms. |
Computer | The computer beeps |
beeps only once | once to indicate that a |
when a PC Card | PC Card is recognized |
is inserted. | but not properly |
| configured. |
Before a new PC Card can be used, it may be necessary to perform an initial setup procedure. Follow the PC Card manufacturer's instructions for formatting a hard drive card or installing PC
Network PC | Necessary drivers are not | Refer to the instructions |
Card does not | installed (turned on). | that came with the PC |
work. |
| 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.
Network PC Card or driver is not PCMCIA compliant.
Contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider for a list of PC Cards tested successfully in Compaq PC Card platforms.
Continued
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Karen Williams Saved by: Karen Williams Saved date: 05/23/00 11:51 AM
Part Number: