Pc Card (Pcmcia) Problems - HP Notebook PC Reference Manual

If the modem connects, but transferred data is bad
•
In Control Panel, open Modems (Windows 98) or Phone and Modem Options
(Windows 2000 or XP). Make sure the parity, speed, word length, and stop bits match
on sending and receiving modems.
• Try disabling error correction and data compression.
If the modem causes an ERROR message
• A string of AT commands may contain an incorrect command. If you entered
commands as extra settings for the modem in Control Panel or in your
communications software, check the commands.
If the modem doesn't fax
• If you're using fax Class 2 in the fax software, try using Class 1.
• Close any other communications programs.
• If you're faxing by printing from an application, make sure you've selected the fax
printer.
• Try turning off power management features temporarily.
If excessive line current is detected
• Make sure you're using an analog telephone line (2, 3, or 4 wires). You must not use
a digital line. In a hotel, ask for a data line.
If the modem clicks repeatedly but doesn't connect
• Make sure you're using an analog telephone line (2, 3, or 4 wires). You must not use
a digital line. In a hotel, ask for a data line.
• Check all cables and connections.

PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems

If the notebook doesn't recognize a PC Card
• Remove and reinsert the PC Card.
• If your model has two PC Card slots and two eject buttons, insert the PC Card in a
different slot.
• Press the blue sleep button to suspend the computer, then press it again to resume.
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