Dell Inspiron 1521 (Mid 2007) - Manual (Page 126)

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Troubleshooting
C ONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Bypass power
protection devices, power strips, and extension cables 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 "Configuring Power Management
Settings" on page 50.
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 150).
Printer Problems
Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 178 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.
C HECK THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION — See the printer documentation for
setup and troubleshooting information.
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 Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers.
2 Right-click the printer icon.
3 Click Properties, and then 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.