Compaq 1700 Compaq Armada 1700 Series Reference Guide - Page 162

Solving Power Problems, Format the PC Card

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Solving PC Card Problems Continued Problem Possible Cause Storage PC Card does not work Flash memory cards require the Microsoft Flash File System to be loaded. The card is not formatted. The card is not supported by the computer. Solution Load the Microsoft Flash File System. Format the PC Card as you would a diskette. Call Compaq Customer Support for a current list of Compaq qualified PC Cards. Solving Power Problems Problem Computer turned off while it was left unattended and power/suspend light is off Possible Cause The system initiated Hibernation due to a low battery condition. Solution Connect the computer to an external power source. Charge the battery pack. Replace the depleted battery pack with a fully charged battery pack. Computer turned off while unattended, power/suspend light is off, and information was lost The computer entered Enable Hibernation a low battery condition through Power while Hibernation was Properties after doing disabled. one or more of the following: 1. Connect the computer to an external power source. 2. Charge the battery pack. 3. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged battery pack. 16-20 Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting
Solving PC Card Problems
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Storage PC Card
does not work
Flash memory cards
require the Microsoft
Flash File System to
be loaded.
Load the Microsoft Flash
File System.
The card is not
formatted.
Format the PC Card as
you would a diskette.
The card is not
supported by the
computer.
Call Compaq Customer
Support for a current list
of Compaq qualified PC
Cards.
Solving Power Problems
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Computer turned off
while it was left
unattended and
power/suspend light
is off
The system initiated
Hibernation due to a
low battery condition.
Connect the computer to
an external power
source.
Charge the battery pack.
Replace the depleted
battery pack with a fully
charged battery pack.
Computer turned off
while unattended,
power/suspend light
is off, and
information was lost
The computer entered
a low battery condition
while Hibernation was
disabled.
Enable Hibernation
through Power
Properties after doing
one or more of the
following:
1. Connect the
computer to an
external power
source.
2. Charge the battery
pack.
3. Replace the battery
pack with a fully
charged battery
pack.