Compaq Presario 1800 - Notebook PC Maintenance And Service Manual page 63

Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185,
PC Card Solutions
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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PC Card
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 (enabled).
You are trying to access the
card using the wrong COM
port.
The card conflicts with a serial
device.
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RESARIO
Solution(s)
Ensure that the card is inserted in
the correct orientation.
Double-click the PC Card icon in
Control Panel, click the Global
Settings tab, and enable PC Card
sound effects.
Press Volume buttons to turn the
speaker on and 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 platforms.
Ensure that the card is inserted in
the slot in the correct orientation.
Check and secure telephone
connection.
Install drivers.
See Specifications
correct COM port.
See Specifications
address.
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