Troubleshooting
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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 52.
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 155).
Printer Problems
Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 169 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.
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Summary of Contents for XPS M1730
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 XPS M1730 Owner s Manual Model PP06XA ...
Page 12: ...12 Contents ...
Page 18: ...18 Finding Information ...
Page 19: ...About Your Computer 19 About Your Computer Front View 1 13 2 4 8 7 10 5 9 3 11 14 12 6 15 ...
Page 46: ...46 Using the Keyboard ...
Page 54: ...54 Using a Battery ...
Page 102: ...102 Setting Up and Using Networks ...
Page 148: ...148 Troubleshooting ...
Page 162: ...162 Adding and Replacing Parts ...
Page 184: ...184 Appendix ...
Page 208: ...208 Index ...