Solving Problems 95CH E C K T H E AC A D A P T E R — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If theAC 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 powerprotection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that thecomputer 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 other appliances.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" onpage 48.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 thedisplay remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" onpage 117).Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerYour computer is designed to use the 65-W AC adapter; you may choose touse the optional 90-W AC adapter for optimum system performance. Use ofthe 90-W AC adapter may decrease the length of time required to fullyrecharge your computer battery.Printer ProblemsCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow thesafety instructions in the Product Information Guide.NOTE: If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer’smanufacturer.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 andthe 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 bytesting it with another device, such as a lamp.VE R I F Y T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y WI N D O W S —1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers andOther Hardware.
