Acer 2300 Series, 4000 Series, 4500 Series manual Troubleshooting tips, Printer does not work

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58	3 Troubleshooting my computer

The printer does not work.

Check the following:

•Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on.

•Depending on your connection (USB or parallel), make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the appropriate port on your computer and the corresponding port on the printer.

•During POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Utility and verify that the parallel port is enabled if you use a parallel printer.

I want to set up my location to use the internal modem.

To properly use your communications software, you need to set up your location:

1Click on Start, Control Panel.

2Double-click on Phone and Modem Options.

3Click on the Dialing Rules tab and begin setting up your location. Refer to Windows Help and Support.

Troubleshooting tips

This notebook computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems.

If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see “Error messages” on page 59. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer.

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Contents TravelMate 2300/4000/4500 Series User’s GuidePage First things first Your guidesBasic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your AC adapter English Contents Troubleshooting my computer Customizing my computerTravelMate Page TravelMate tour Front viewDescription English Closed front view English Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaConnectivity Human-centric design and ergonomicsExpansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Lock Key Description Using the keyboardLock keys Fn-F11Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys Fn-F2 Hot keysHot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Fn-F3Fn-F7 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F5Fn-F6 Fn-F8Euro symbol Special KeyUS dollar sign Description Default Application Launch keysEnglish Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Center Tap Optical drive StorageHard disk Ejecting the CD or DVD trayAcerMedia bay only in TravelMate Playing DVD movies Region Code Country or RegionPower management Adjusting the volumeAudio Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around with your TravelMate Preparing the computerTaking the computer home What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring to long meetings Setting up a home office What to bring with youSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computerWhat to bring with you Using a computer security lock Securing your computerSetting a password English Computer Page Expanding through options Connectivity optionsModem Network Fast infraredUniversal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 portPC Card slot Inserting a PC CardIn-1 card reader Port expansion devices Upgrade options Memory upgradeEnglish Swapping AcerMedia drive modules Using system utilities Acer eManagerBios Utility Launch ManagerTo D Recovery Disc to Disc Multilingual operating system installationRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit English My computer Page Frequently-asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen CD or DVD drive cannot access a disc Troubleshooting tips Printer does not workError messages Error Messages Corrective ActionRequesting service ITWBefore you call English Specifications Page Microprocessor Audio Dimensions English Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesFor Modem with approval number PTC 211/03/008 For Modem with approval number PTC 211/01/030 Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 2004/6/1 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity English Index DVD