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Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer

For optimum system performance, always use a 130-W AC adapter.

Using less-powerful AC adapters may cause you to receive a WARNING message. The use of a less-powerful AC adapter may also cause your computer to experience a degradation in performance.

Docking Power Considerations

Due to the extra power consumption when a computer is docked to a docking device, normal computer operation is not possible on battery power alone. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected to your computer when the computer is docked to a docking device.

Docking While the Computer Is Running

If a computer is connected to the Dell D/Dock or Dell D/Port while the computer is running, presence of the docking device is ignored until the AC adapter is connected to the computer.

AC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked

If a computer loses AC power while docked to the Dell D/Dock or Dell D/Port, the computer immediately goes into low-performance mode.

Printer Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer’s manufacturer.

E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I S T U R N E D O N .

C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S —

•See the printer documentation for cable connection information.

•Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer.

TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

VE R I F Y T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I N D O W S —

1Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.

2Click View installed printers or fax printers.

If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.

3Click Properties and click the Ports tab. For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB.

R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I V E R — See the printer documentation for instructions.

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