Solving Pc Card Problems - Compaq 1600XL Maintenance & Service Manual

Model 1600T, 1600-XL140, 1600-XL141, 1600-XL142, 1600-XL143, 1600-XL144,
1600-XL146, 1600-XL147, 1600-XL150 XL156, XL157, XL255, XL256, XL257, and XL258

Solving PC Card Problems

The following table lists some common causes and solutions for PC Card problems.
Problem
When 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.
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Solving PC Card Problems
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 (turned on).
You are trying to access the
card using the wrong COM
port.
P
RESARIO
Solution(s)
Ensure that the card is inserted in
the correct orientation.
Double-click the PC Card icon on
the Control Panel, click the Global
Settings tab, the enable PC Card
sound effects.
Press Volume buttons to turn the
speaker on, then increase the
volume.
Double-click the Add New
Hardware icon on the Control
Panel 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 PC Card platforms.
Ensure that the card is inserted in
the correct orientation.
Check and secure telephone
connection.
Install drivers.
See Specifications
port.
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