Dell XPS M1710 (MXG061, Early 2006) - Manual (Page 106)

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Troubleshooting
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 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.