Setting Up Your Computer 45If your computer is running the Windows Vista™ operating system, click theWindows Vista Start button , and click Network→ Add a printer tostart the Add Printer Wizard.Click Add a printer to start the Add PrinterWizard.NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" onpage 146 and the documentation that came with your printer.5 Click Add a local printer or Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer.6 Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard.Power Protection DevicesSeveral devices are available to protect against power fluctuations andfailures:• Surge protectors• Line conditioners• Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)Surge ProtectorsSurge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection helpprevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that can occur duringelectrical storms or after power interruptions. Some surge protectormanufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of damage.Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. A devicewith 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 orpower interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs inyour area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall connector anddisconnect your computer from the electrical outlet.Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection. See thesurge protector documentation for modem connection instructions.NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect thenetwork cable from the network wall connector during electrical storms.
