98 Troubleshooting
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
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 153) 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.
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.
TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
device, such as a lamp.
VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS —
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
.
REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER — See the printer documentation for instructions.
Scanner Problems
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 153) 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 scanner, contact the scanner’s manufacturer.
C
HECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION — See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting
information.
UNLOCK THE SCANNER — Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button.
