Pc Card Problems; Resolving Pc Card Problems - Toshiba Satellite P20-8PW User Manual

PC Card Problems

PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of devices, such as a
removable hard disk, additional memory, fax/modem, or pager.
Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards.
If you're having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work
together, several sections in this chapter may apply.
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Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards.
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If the device is a modem, see "Modem problems" later in this chapter.
PC Card Checklist
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Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot.
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Make sure all cables are securely connected.
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Make sure the computer is loading only one version of Card and
Socket Services.
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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 slots appear to be dead and PC Cards that used to
work no longer do
Check the PC Card status:
1. Click the My Computer icon with the secondary button, then click
Properties.
Windows
box.
2. Click the Hardware Tab, then the Device Manager button.
3. Double-click the device listed as your PC Card.
Windows
box. This dialog box contains information about your PC Card
configuration and status.
The computer stops working when you insert a PC Card
The problem may be caused by an I/O (input/output) conflict between the
PCMCIA socket and another device in the system. Use Device Manager
to make sure each device has its own I/O base address.
Since all PC Cards share the same socket, each card is not required to
have its own address.
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operating system displays the System Properties dialog
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operating system displays your PC Card's Properties dialog
If Something Goes Wrong
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