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If Something Goes Wrong

Resolving a hardware conflict

 

 

 

The system does not recognize your PC Card or PCMCIA socket controller.

This problem may be caused by a low battery. Replace the battery with a fully-charged one or charge the battery fully as follows:

1Make sure the computer is not in Standby mode. For more information, see “Using Standby” on page 98.

2Turn off the computer.

3Connect the AC adapter and power cable.

4Keep the computer plugged in for two to three hours with the power turned off.

If power is not the problem, try removing the card, and reinstalling it using the procedure in “Using PC Cards” on page 161.

The problem may also be caused by a conflict with any additional memory in your system. If you recently installed a memory expansion card, turn off the computer, remove the memory card, turn on the computer and try the PC Card again.

A PC Card error occurs.

Reinsert the card to make sure it is properly connected.

If the card is attached to an external device, check that the connection is secure.

Refer to the card’s documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section.

Printer problems

This section lists some of the most common printer problems.

The printer will not print.

Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on line).