126
Troubleshooting
C
ONNECT
THE
COMPUTER
DIRECTLY
TO
AN
ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
—
Bypass power
protection devices, power strips, and extension cables to verify that the
computer turns on.
E
LIMINATE
POSSIBLE
INTERFERENCE
—
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights,
halogen lamps, or other appliances.
A
DJUST
THE
POWER
PROPERTIES
—
See "Configuring Power Management
Settings" on page 50.
R
ESEAT
THE
MEMORY
MODULES
—
If the computer power light turns on, but the
display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 150).
Printer Problems
Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 178 as you complete these checks.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTE:
If you need technical assistance for your printer, contact the printer’s
manufacturer.
C
HECK
THE
PRINTER
DOCUMENTATION
—
See the printer documentation for
setup and troubleshooting information.
E
NSURE
THAT
THE
PRINTER
IS
TURNED
ON
C
HECK
THE
PRINTER
CABLE
CONNECTIONS
—
•
See the printer documentation for cable connection information.
•
Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and
the computer.
T
EST
THE
ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
—
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
V
ERIFY
THAT
THE
PRINTER
IS
RECOGNIZED
BY
W
INDOWS
—
1
Click
Start
→
Control Panel
→
Hardware and Sound
→
Printers
.
2
Right-click the printer icon.
3
Click
Properties
, and then click the
Ports
tab. For a parallel printer, ensure that
the
Print to the following port(s):
setting is
LPT1 (Printer Port)
. For a USB
printer, ensure that the
Print to the following port(s):
setting is
USB
.
R
EINSTALL
THE
PRINTER
DRIVER
—
See the printer documentation for
instructions.
Summary of Contents for Inspiron 1521
Page 1: ...w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m Dell Inspiron 1521 Owner s Manual Model PP22L ...
Page 18: ...18 Finding Information ...
Page 32: ...32 About Your Computer ...
Page 46: ...46 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad ...
Page 54: ...54 Using a Battery ...
Page 82: ...82 Using ExpressCards ...
Page 86: ...86 Using the Memory Card Reader ...
Page 100: ...100 Securing Your Computer ...
Page 161: ...Adding and Replacing Parts 161 1 captive screws 2 2 cover 1 2 ...
Page 168: ...168 Adding and Replacing Parts ...
Page 170: ...170 Dell QuickSet Features ...
Page 180: ...180 Getting Help ...
Page 214: ...214 Glossary ...
Page 222: ...222 Index ...