Inserting PC Card Causes Handheld PC to Shut Down

Last reviewed: April 9, 1997
Article ID: Q166689

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows CE version 1.0

SYMPTOMS

If you insert a PC Card in the PC Card socket of your Handheld PC (H/PC) while the H/PC is running on battery power, the H/PC may shut down. This behavior may occur even when the Power tool in Control Panel indicates that the batteries are "Good" or have a high percentage of battery life remaining.

NOTE: The battery status may be displayed in a different format depending on the model and manufacturer of your H/PC.

CAUSE

The initial power-use spike caused by the insertion of a PC Card may cause an emergency shutdown of the H/PC due to a lack of available power for the overall system.

RESOLUTION

To avoid this problem, use the AC adapter or fresh batteries to power your H/PC. If the problem persists, use the AC adapter.

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Version : 1.0
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: April 9, 1997
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