I've only ever worked with Toshibas and i don't know if this is relevant,
but Toshiba's have two different PC Card Modes. PCIC or Card Bus. Most new
ones have a simeltaneous option, but if yours was set to Cardbus it could be
a problem.

cheers,
Adam

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ron Bain [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2001 12:56 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      [PCBUILD] pcmcia modem not accessible when installed
>
> I have a Innova360CD Cannon laptop with two pcmcia slots running with
> windows 95.
>
> I have a megahertz-dell xj4336 modem (pcmcia card).
>
> Double clicking on the modem icon on the control panel the modem is
> properly
> identified.  Under properties it shows com3.  The com port cannot be
> changed.
>
> Under the device manager the modem is properly identified.
>
> When I doubleclick on pc card icon I get different messages:
>     one time it shows both sockets are empty (with the modem installed)
>     another time I got an ! mark (yellow) with the message not working
> properly or not all drivers installed.
>     the last time the modem was properly identified in slot 1.
>
> But when I try to access the internet I get the following message:
>     "Modem could not be detected.  It may be in use, turned off, or not
> installed properly."
>
> The problem started after the laptop was returned after being repaired
> under
> an extended warranty.  the repairs consisted of reseating a pointing
> device
> and LCD cables.  I called the repair agency (Telesource Computer Services)
> and they could not correct the problem.  They said I would have to restore
> the computer to the original condition before they could help any further.
> I do not have the orginal disks. It was purchased in an open box.
>
> The modem was working properly before being sent for repair.
>  Thanks for any help.
>
> Ron
>
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