Toshiba A45 Series manual 223, PC Card checklist, Resolving PC Card problems

If Something Goes Wrong	223
Resolving a hardware conflict

Some card manufacturers use special software called enablers to support their cards. Enablers result in nonstandard configurations that can cause problems when installing the PC Card.

If your system does not have built-in drivers for your PC Card and the card did not come with an operating system driver, it may not work under the operating system. Contact the manufacturer of the PC Card for information about using the card under the operating system.

PC Card checklist

❖Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot.

See “Using PC Cards” on page 183 for 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 the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click Properties.

The System Properties window appears.

3Click the Hardware tab.

4Click the Device Manager button.