Troubleshooting pc cards – Sony PCG-GRX690P User Manual
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Troubleshooting PC Cards
Why doesn’t my PC Card work?
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Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. See “Inserting PC Cards” for
more information.
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Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows®
operating system installed on your computer.
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Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not currently
using. See “To open Sony Notebook Setup” for more information.
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Make sure any necessary driver software is installed.
Why doesn’t my computer recognize attached devices?
For some PC Cards, if you alternate between normal power operation and the
Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, the
computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. Restart your
computer.
Why can’t I insert my PC Card?
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Make sure you are inserting the card correctly. See “Inserting PC Cards” for
more information.
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You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card
with this computer. Check the guide that came with your PC Card for more
information on its use.
Why does an exclamation mark (!) appear on the Device Manager tab in the
System Properties dialog box?
You may not be using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card
manufacturer. Make sure the necessary drivers are installed. You may need to
remove the driver software, and reinstall it.