Dell Inspiron 9400 - Manual (Page 104)

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Troubleshooting
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
Your computer is designed to use the 90-W AC adapter; for optimum system performance, you should
always use this adapter.
The 65-W AC adapters used in other Dell portable computers can be used with your computer, but they
may cause your computer to experience a degradation in performance. Using less-powerful AC adapters
may cause you to receive a
WARNING message.
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.
Scanner 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 scanner, contact the scanner’s manufacturer.
C HECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION — See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting
information.
U NLOCK THE SCANNER — Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button.
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