Dell Latitude 131L - Manual (Page 77)

Solving Problems
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C HECK THE A C ADAPTER — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light,
ensure that the light is on.
C ONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Bypass power protection devices, power
strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.
E LIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other
appliances.
A DJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES — See "Power Management Modes" on page 43.
R ESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES — If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank,
reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 94).
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Your computer is designed to use the 65-W AC adapter; you may choose to use the optional 90-W AC
adapter for optimum system performance. Use of the 90-W AC adapter may decrease the length of time
required to fully recharge your computer battery.
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 NSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON
C HECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS —
• See the printer documentation for cable connection information.
• Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer.
T EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
device, such as a lamp.
V ERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY W INDOWS —
1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.
2 Click View installed printers or fax printers.
If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
3 Click 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 EINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER — See the printer documentation for instructions.
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