Toshiba a215-s4697 User Manual

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If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
ExpressCard™ problems 
(Available on certain models)
ExpressCards
 (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of 
devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a 
pager. 
Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of 
new cards. If you are having trouble getting one or more of these 
devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply.
Resource conflicts can cause problems when using ExpressCards. 
See 
If your system does not have built-in drivers for your ExpressCard 
and the card did not come with an operating system driver, it may 
not work under the operating system. Contact the manufacturer of 
the ExpressCard for information about using the card under the 
operating system.
ExpressCard™ checklist
Make sure the card is inserted properly into the slot.
Make sure all cables are securely connected.
Occasionally a defective ExpressCard
 slips through quality 
control. If another computer with an ExpressCards slot is 
available, try the card in that machine. If the card malfunctions 
again, it may be defective.
Resolving ExpressCard™ problems
Here are some common problems and their solutions:
The slot appears to be dead. ExpressCards™ that used to 
work no longer work.
Check the ExpressCard status:
1
Click StartControl PanelSystem and Maintenance, and 
then Device Manager.
2
Double-click the PCMCIA adapter.
3
Double-click the appropriate ExpressCard.
The operating system displays your ExpressCard’s Properties 
dialog box, which contains information about your 
ExpressCard configuration and status.