Dell TrueMobile 1300 Owner's Manual

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24 Setting Up Your Computer3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard windowappears, click Cancel.4 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.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 prevent damage to your computerfrom voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Some surgeprotector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of damage. Carefully read the devicewarranty when choosing a surge protector. A device with a higher joule rating offers more protection.Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of different devices.NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused bynearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone walljack 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 from thenetwork 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 other devices,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 charges whileAC power is available. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operatingtime and to ensure that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).book.book Page 24 Thursday, September 22, 2005 8:08 AM