HP m700 manual Solving PC Card Problems, Problem Possible Causes, 16Troubleshooting

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 Card–specific drivers for a network card.

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

5-16Troubleshooting

COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED

Writer: Karen Williams Saved by: Karen Williams Saved date: 05/23/00 11:51 AM

Part Number: 168894-001 File name: cH05.doc