Power protection devices, Surge protectors – Dell Latitude 131L User Manual

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Setting Up Your Computer

3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window

appears, click Cancel.

4 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.

Power Protection Devices

Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures:

Surge protectors

Line conditioners

Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)

Surge Protectors

Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help prevent damage to your computer
from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Some surge
protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of damage. Carefully read the device
warranty when choosing a surge protector. A device with a higher joule rating offers more protection.
Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of different devices.

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USB connector on
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USB printer cable

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connector on printer

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