Compaq 1600 Series - Manual (Page 49)

Upgrading Your Mobile Internet PC 5-9
Vendor-Provided PC Card Software
PC Card vendors provide the following types of PC Card software:
Card-specific device driver – If needed, install a card-specific device driver in
Windows. It is important to be certain you are installing only a card-specific device
driver. Installing the wrong software can limit the card’s ability to work properly.
If diskettes are not clearly labeled or the instructions are unclear, call your PC Card
vendor for more specific information.
Direct or point enabler – An enabler is proprietary software, which means it is
designed to support only the card it comes with. An enabler can prevent your
computer from working with other PC Cards. When an enabler is used, you lose
the benefits of your existing PC Card software. You lose features such as Power
Management, Sleep, Hibernation, support for other PC Cards, and the ability to hot
plug (to insert cards without restarting your computer).
Enabler software should only be installed by an experienced user. In fact, an
enabler is rarely needed.
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NOTE: An enabler can disable your computer’s ability to function with another PC
Card. As a precaution, copy your important files to a diskette before installing an
enabler.
NOTE: All Compaq computers with PC Card slots already have PC Card software
loaded. Do not install vendor-provided Card and Socket Services.