Compaq 1610 - Page 95

Tips and Troubleshooting 10-9
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Solving PC Card Problems
PC Card Problems
Problem Possible Cause Solution
PC Card is not
recognized as part of
the system.
Drivers must be
installed.
Check the
documentation
included with the PC
Card for information on
installing drivers on the
handheld PC.
Cables or power cords
attaching the PC Card
are loose or
unplugged.
Ensure that cables are
properly and securely
connected.
PC Card is not seated
properly.
Remove and reinsert
the card correctly.
Device shuts down
while the PC Card is in
use.
The PC Card drains
too much power from
the device batteries.
1. Remove the PC
Card.
2. Connect the
device to external
power and reinsert
the PC Card.
For more information,
see Chapter 6, “Using
PC Cards.”
PC Card does not
work properly.
Card or card driver is
not compatible with the
handheld PC.
■
Refer to the
documentation
that came with
your PC Card.
■
Visit the C-Series
home page on the
Internet for a list of
PC Cards
supported by
Compaq.
. PC Card is not seated
properly.
Remove and reinsert
the card correctly.
If using a PC Card
modem, the modem
cable is not plugged in
all the way.
Secure the modem
cable connection.