Power Protection Devices; Surge Protectors - Dell Vostro 1500 Owner's Manual

3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on the computer.
If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel.
4 Click Start, and then click Network.
5 Click Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard.
NOTE:
To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on
page 139 and the documentation that came with your printer.
6 Click Add a local printer or Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer.
7 Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard.

Power Protection Devices

Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and
failures:
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Surge protectors

• Line conditioners
• Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
Surge Protectors
Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help
prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during
electrical storms or after power interruptions. Some surge protector
manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of damage.
Carefully read the device warranty 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 by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs in
your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall connector and
disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet.
Many surge protectors have a telephone connector for modem protection. See
the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions.
NOTICE:
Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the
network cable from the network wall connector during electrical storms.
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