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Solving PC Card Problems
The following table lists some common causes and solutions for PC Card problems.
Solving PC Card Problems
Problem Probable Cause Solution(s)
When turned on, the
Notebook does not
beep when a PC Card
is inserted.
Card is not inserted properly. Ensure that the card is inserted in
the correct orientation.
PC Card beeps are disabled. Double-click the PC Card icon on
the Control Panel, click the Global
Settings tab, the enable PC Card
sound effects.
Speaker is turned off or
volume is turned down.
Press Volume buttons to turn the
speaker on, then increase the
volume.
PC Card drivers are not
installed.
Double-click the Add New
Hardware icon on the Control
Panel for installation instructions.
If PC Card or drivers are not
compatible with Windows, install
drivers and use the PC Card in
MS-DOS mode.
Card or card driver is not
supported.
Contact a Compaq authorized
service provider for a list of PC
Cards tested sucessfully in
Compaq PC Card platforms.
PC Card modem, fax,
or network card does
not work.
Card is not fully inserted into
the slot or is not inserted
properly.
Ensure that the card is inserted in
the correct orientation.
Telephone cord is not plugged
in all the way.
Check and secure telephone
connection.
Necessary drivers are not
installed (turned on).
Install drivers.
PC Card modem or fax
card does not work.
You are trying to access the
card using the wrong COM
port.
See Specifications
to verify COM
port.