Compaq XL280 Maintenance & Service Manual page 63

PC Card Solutions
The following table lists some causes and solutions for PC card problems.
Problem
While turned on, the
Notebook does not
beep when a PC card is
inserted.
PC card modem, fax,
or network card does
not work.
PC card modem or fax
card does not work.
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
PC Card
Probable Cause
Card is not inserted properly.
PC card beeps are disabled.
Speaker is turned off or
volume is turned down.
PC card drivers are not
installed.
Card or card driver is not
supported.
Card is not fully inserted into
the slot or is not inserted
properly.
Telephone cord is not plugged
in all the way.
Necessary drivers are not
installed (enabled).
You are trying to access the
card using the wrong COM
port.
The card conflicts with a serial
device.
Solution(s)
Make sure that the card is
inserted properly.
From Control Panel, double-click
PC Card, click the Global
Settings tab, and enable
PC Card sound effects.
Press Volume buttons to turn the
speaker on and then increase the
volume.
From Control Panel, double-click
Add New Hardware for
installation instructions.
If PC card or drivers are not
compatible with Windows, install
drivers and use the PC card in
MS-DOS mode.
Contact a Compaq authorized
Service Provider for a list of
PC cards tested sucessfully in
Compaq platforms.
Ensure that the card is inserted in
the slot in the correct orientation.
Check and secure telephone
connection.
Install drivers.
See the Specifications chapter to
verify the correct COM port.
See the Specifications chapter to
verify the correct address.