Setting Up Your Computer 393 Click Printers and Other Hardware.4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer model is listed, right-click the printericon.5 Click Properties and click the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting iscorrect.R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I V E R — See page 89.Power Protection DevicesSeveral devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures:• Surge protectors• Line conditioners• Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)Surge ProtectorsSurge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help to prevent damageto your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or followingpower interruptions. The level of protection is usually commensurate with the cost of thesurge protector. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certaintypes of damage. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Adevice with a higher joule rating offers more protection. Compare joule ratings todetermine the relative effectiveness of different devices.NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or powerinterruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs in your area, disconnectthe telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from the electricaloutlet.Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection. See the surge protectordocumentation for modem connection instructions.NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the networkcable from the network wall jack during electrical storms.Line ConditionersNOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions.Line conditioners are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level.
