Solving Pc Card Problems - Compaq 17XL260 - Presario - PIII 500 MHz Maintenance And Service Manual

Models: XL260, XL261, XL262, XL264, XL265, XL266, XL274, XL275, XL360, XL361,
XL362, XL363, XL364, XL365, XL366, XL367, XL368, XL369, XL370, XL371, XL372, XL373,

Solving PC Card Problems

The following table lists some common causes and solutions for PC Card problems.
Problem
When turned on, the
computer 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 1700 Series
XL374, XL375, XL376, XL377, and XL378
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.
Solution(s)
Ensure that the card is inserted in
the correct orientation.
Double-click the PC Card icon in
the Control Panel, click the Global
Settings tab, then enable PC
Card sound effects.
Press Volume buttons to turn the
speaker on, then increase the
volume.
Double-click the Add New
Hardware icon in 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 to verify COM
port.