Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Your computer is designed to use a
Using AC adapters that are
Docking Power Considerations
Due to the extra power consumption when a computer is docked to the Dell D/Dock, 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 the Dell D/Dock.
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
Printer Problems
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 153) as you complete these checks.
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,
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.
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Troubleshooting
