Ensuring sufficient power for your computer, Printer problems – Dell Inspiron 700M User Manual

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Solving Problems

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Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer

Your computer is designed to use the 65-W AC adapter; for optimum system performance, you
should always use this adapter.

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.

T

EST

THE

ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another

device, such as a lamp.

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 the

Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby

in the Help and Support Center

. To access help, see "Finding Information" on page 9.

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 73).

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 (see "Printer

Cable" on page 22).

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