Solving Problems 95TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with anotherdevice, such as a lamp.CH E C K T H E AC A D A P T E R — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light,ensure that the light is on.CO N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T — Bypass power protection devices, powerstrips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or otherappliances.AD J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S — See "Power Management Modes" on page 41.RE S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S — If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank,reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 114).Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerYour computer is designed to use the 65-W AC adapter; you may choose to use the optional 90-W ACadapter for optimum system performance. Use of the 90-W AC adapter may decrease the length of timerequired to fully recharge your computer battery.Printer ProblemsCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ProductInformation Guide.NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer’s manufacturer.EN S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I S T U R N E D O NCH E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S —• See the printer documentation for cable connection information.• Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer.TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with anotherdevice, such as a lamp.
