Compaq Aero 8000 Maintenance & Service Manual page 31

3.10 Solving PC Card or CompactFlash Card Problems
Problem
The PC Card or
CompactFlash Card is not
recognized as part of the
system.
The device shuts down while
the PC Card or
CompactFlash Card is in use.
The PC Card or
CompactFlash Card does not
work properly.
3-8 Troubleshooting
Possible Cause
The drivers must be installed.
Check the documentation
included with the card for
information on installing drivers
on your Aero 8000.
The PC Card or CompactFlash
Card is not seated properly.
The PC Card or CompactFlash
Card drains too much power
from the device batteries.
The card or card driver is not
compatible with the Aero 8000.
The PC Card or CompactFlash
Card is not seated properly.
If using a PC Card or
CompactFlash Card modem, the
modem cable is not plugged in
all the way.
Solution
Cables or power cords
attaching the PC Card or
CompactFlash Card are
loose or unplugged.
Check to make sure the
cables are properly and
securely connected.
Remove and reinsert the
card correctly.
1. Remove the PC Card or
CompactFlash Card.
2. Connect the device to
external power and
reinsert the PC Card or
CompactFlash Card.
• Refer to the
documentation that
came with your PC Card
or CompactFlash Card.
• Visit the Aero 8000
home page on the
Internet for a list of PC
Cards and CompactFlash
Cards supported by
Compaq.
Remove the reinsert the card
correctly.
Secure the modem cable
connection.