Compaq 310300-006 Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide - Page 148

Solving Power Problems, Format the PC Card

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Solving PC Card Problems Continued Problem Storage PC Card does not work Possible Cause 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. Computer turned off while unattended, power/suspend light is off, and information was lost Replace the depleted battery pack with a fully charged battery pack. The computer entered Enable Hibernation a low battery condition through Power Properties while Hibernation was after doing one or more of disabled. 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. Troubleshooting 16-17 Writer: Lorise Fazio Saved by: J Abercrombie Saved date: 12/08/98 4:55 PM Part Number: 310296-002 File name: Ch16.doc

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Troubleshooting
16-17
Writer: Lorise Fazio
Saved by: J Abercrombie
Saved date: 12/08/98 4:55 PM
Part Number: 310296-002
File name: Ch16.doc
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.