Windows 98 SE

To resolve a resource conflict in Windows 98 SE:

Disable a device (internal modem, infrared device, or network card)

Uninstall and reinstall the PCS Connection Card driver

Disabling an Internal Modem, Infrared Device, or Network Card

1.Close all Windows programs and open the Control Panel by selecting

Start > Settings > Control Panel.

2.Double click the System icon.

3.Click the Device Manager tab.

4.Locate the device that you want to disable:

If you want to disable an internal modem, expand the Modem tree by clicking the “+” sign to its left. Double click the internal modem that you wish to disable.

If you want to disable an infrared device, expand the Infrared Devices tree by clicking the “+” sign to its left. Double click the infrared device that you wish to disable.

If you want to disable a network card, expand the Network Adapters tree by clicking the “+” sign to its left. Double click the network card you wish to disable.

5.In the window that appears, in the Device Usage section, click the

check box labeled Disable in this hardware profile so that the box

is checked, and click OK.

Uninstalling and Reinstalling the PCS Connection Card Driver

1.If the installation CD is not already in your CD-ROM drive, insert it. If the CD start-up menu appears, use the exit option in the lower left corner of the screen to exit the menu.

2.If the card is not already inserted into a PC Card slot, insert it.

3.In the Control Panel Device Manager window, open the Multifunction Adapters tree by clicking the “+” sign to its left.

4.Highlight the Sierra Wireless AirCard 550 PC Card Parent.

5.Click the Remove button.

6.Confirm that you want to remove the driver by clicking OK.

7.Reinsert the card into your PC Card slot.

Section 3: Using the PCS Connection Card

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Sprint Nextel 550 To resolve a resource conflict in Windows 98 SE, Uninstall and reinstall the PCS Connection Card driver