Solving Pc Card Problems - Compaq Armada 1505DM User Manual

Problem Possible Causes
Computer does PC Card is not inserted
not beep when properly.
a PC Card is
inserted.
Speakers are turned off
or volume is turned down.
PC Card or card driver is
not PCMCIA compliant.
Computer The computer beeps
beeps only once once to indicate that a
when a PC Card PC Card is recognized
is inserted. but not properly
configured.
Network PC Necessary drivers are not
Card does not installed (turned on).
work.
PC Card is not fully
inserted or is upside
down.
Network PC Card or
driver is not PCMCIA
compliant.
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Solving PC Card Problems

Solution
Try reinserting the card.
Ensure that the PC Card
is inserted in the correct
orientation. Insert the
card gently to prevent
damage to the pins.
Adjust the overall system
volume control using the
Fn+F5 hotkeys. Make
sure the mute box is not
checked
Contact your Compaq
authorized dealer,
reseller, or service
provider for a list of PC
Cards tested successfully
in Compaq PC Card
platforms.
Before a new PC Card can
be used, it may be
necessary to perform an
initial setup procedure.
Follow the PC Card
manufacturer's
instructions for formatting
a hard drive card or
installing PC Card–specific
drivers for a network card.
Refer to the instructions
that came with the PC
Card or contact the
vendor for information on
installing the correct
drivers.
Ensure the PC Card is
inserted correctly.
Contact your Compaq
authorized dealer,
reseller, or service
provider for a list of PC
Cards tested successfully
in Compaq PC Card
platforms.
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