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Table 2-25. Solving PC Card Problems
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Problem Probable Cause Solution(s)
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PC Card error The PC Card slot is Run Computer Setup and
messages appear when disabled. enable the PC Card slots
the computer is on the Security Menu.
turned on.
When turned on, the Card is not inserted Ensure the card is
computer does not properly. inserted in the correct
beep when a PC orientation.
Card is inserted.
PC Card beeps are Double-click the PC Card
disabled. icon in the Control
Panel, click the Global
Settings tab, the enable
PC Card sound effects.
Speaker is turned off or Press Fn+F5 to turn the
volume is turned down. speaker on, then increase
the volume.
PC Card drivers are not Double click the Add New
installed. Hardware icon in the
Control Panel for
installation
instructions.
If PC Card or drivers are
not compatible with
Windows 95, install
drivers and use the PC
Card in MS-DOS mode.
The PC Card slots are Run Computer Setup and
disabled. then select the Security
menu to enable PC Card
slots.
Card or card driver is Contact your Compaq
not supported. authorized service
provider for a list of
PC Cards tested
successfully in Compaq
PC Card platforms.
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The PC Card drivers The PC Card slot is Run Computer Setup and
(Socket Services, disabled. select the Security menu
Card Services, Card to enable PC Card slots.
ID) fail with error
messages when the
computer is turned
on.
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PC Card modem, fax, Card is not fully Ensure the card is
or network card inserted into the slot inserted in the correct
does not work. or is not inserted orientation.
properly.