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PC Card problems PC Card checklist
❖Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot.
See “Using PC Cards” in the electronic user’s guide for
information about how to insert PC Cards.
❖Make sure all cables are securely connected.
❖Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality
control. If another PCMCIA-equipped computer is
available, try the card in that machine. If the card
malfunctions again, it may be defective.
Resolving PC Card problems
Here are some common problems and their solutions:
The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work
no longer work.
Check the PC Card status:
1Click Start.
2Click My Computer icon with the secondary button,
then click Properties.
The System Properties dialog box appears.
3Click the Hardware tab.
4Click the Device Manager button.
5Double-click the PCMCIA adapter.
6Double-click the appropriate PC Card.
The operating system displays your PC Card’s Properties
dialog box, which contains information about your PC
Card configuration and status.
The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a
PC Card.
The problem may be caused by an I/O (input/output) conflict
between the PCMCIA socket and another device in the
system. Use Device Manager to make sure each device has its
own I/O base address. See “Fixing a problem with device
manager” in the electronic user’s guide for more information.