The Floppy Disk Cannot Be Written; The Notebook's Date Or Time Is Incorrect; The Printer Does Not Print; The Pc Card (Pcmcia Card) Cannot Be Accessed - Siemens Mobile 750 Operating Manual

Troubleshooting and tips
Mouse not connected
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Switch off the notebook.
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Check whether the mouse cable is connected correctly to the notebook.
If you use an adapter or extension lead with the mouse cable, check the connector.
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Switch on the notebook.

The floppy disk cannot be written

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Check whether that floppy disk is OK and is not write-protected.

The notebook's date or time is incorrect

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Set the time and/or date in the Main Setup.
If the date and time are repeatedly incorrect when you switch on the notebook, the backup
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battery that supplies the internal clock is dead.
Connect the notebook via its power adapter to a wall outlet. The backup battery will charge
fully in roughly two days.

The printer does not print

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Makes sure that the printer is switched on and on-line (see the manuals supplied with the printer).
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Check that the printer cable connecting the notebook and the printer is connected properly.
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Check that the correct printer driver is installed.
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Check the submenu Integrated Peripherals of the Advanced Setup to ensure that the port you are
using is set correctly. The COM Port or Parallel Port or Parallel Port Mode setting, should match
the settings in your application program under Windows x.

The PC card (PCMCIA card) cannot be accessed

If you are working under Windows for Workgroups:
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Set the value to No for the fields Plug & Play O/S and Reset Configurtion Data in BIOS Setup in
Advanced Setup.
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