Toshiba F25Series User Manual

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Resolving a hardware conflict

5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3

PC Card checklist

Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot.

Make sure all cables are securely connected.

Occasionally a defective PC Card slips through quality
control. If another PCMCIA-equipped computer is
available, try the card in that machine. If the card
malfunctions again, it may be defective.

Resolving PC Card problems

Here are some common problems and their solutions:

The slot appears to be dead. PC Cards that used to work
no longer work.

Check the PC Card status:

1

Click Start.

2

Click My Computer icon with the secondary button,
then click Properties.

The System Properties dialog box appears.

3

Click the Hardware tab.

4

Click the Device Manager button.

5

Double-click the PCMCIA adapter.

6

Double-click the appropriate PC Card.

The operating system displays your PC Card’s Properties
dialog box, which contains information about your PC Card

configuration and status.

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