VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER

1 Click the Start button.

2 Click Control Panel.

3 Click Printers and Other Hardware.

4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer model is listed, right- click the printer icon.

5 Click Properties, and then click the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).

REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 108.

Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network

NOTICE: Do not install a network adapter or a network adapter/modem combination PC Card until you complete the docking device setup.

NOTICE: To prevent serious operating system problems, do not connect your computer to a docking device until the Windows operating system setup on the computer is complete.

A docking device allows you to more fully integrate your portable computer into a desktop environment.

For instructions and details on setting up a docking device, refer to the documentation that came packaged with the device.

Power Protection Devices

Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures:

Surge protectors

Line conditioners

Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)

NOTE: A network adapter is also referred to as a network interface controller (NIC).

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