If Something Goes Wrong

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Resolving a hardware conflict

❖The Resources tab, which lists the resources assigned to the device. If you have a device conflict, it is shown in the Conflicting device list.

❖The Drivers tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device.

For more information about Device Manager, refer to Windows 98 Second Edition online help.

Memory card problems

Incorrectly connected or faulty memory cards may cause errors that seem to be device-related. So it is worthwhile checking for these first:

1Click Start, then click Shut Down.

2Select Shut down, then click OK.

Windows 98 Second Edition shuts down and turns off the computer automatically.

3Remove the memory card.

4Reinstall the memory card, following the instructions in Installing additional memory (optional) on page 108, and making sure it is seated properly.

5Check for the error again.

6If the error recurs, remove the memory card entirely and check for the error again.

If removing the memory card eliminates the error, the memory card may be faulty. If the error recurs without the memory card installed, the error is not caused by the memory card.

Power and the batteries

Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cable or from the system batteries (main battery, optional