Dell Latitude 100L Owner's Manual

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Setting Up Your Computer 35FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\patricia_drake\Desktop\New Folder\D5016c20.fmD E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L – P R E L I M I N A R Y 3 / 1 8 / 0 4 – F O R P R O O F O N LYPower 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 damage to yourcomputer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or following powerinterruptions. The level of protection is usually commensurate with the cost of the surge protector.Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of damage.Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. A device with a higher joulerating offers more protection. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness ofdifferent devices.NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptionscaused by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs in your area, disconnect the telephone linefrom the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet.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 network cable fromthe 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.Uninterruptible Power SuppliesNOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage.NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a UPS. Connect otherdevices, such as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides surge protection.A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery thatprovides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. The battery chargeswhile AC power is available. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on batteryoperating time and to ensure that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).