Line Conditioners; Uninterruptible Power Supplies - Dell Inspiron 2600 Owner's Manual

Many surge protectors have a telephone jack 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 jack during electrical
storms.

Line Conditioners

NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions.
Line conditioners are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant
level.

Uninterruptible Power Supplies

NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to the hard drive may result
in data loss or file damage.
A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS devices
contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when
AC power is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is available.
See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery
operating time and to ensure that the device is approved by Underwriters
Laboratories (UL).
Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er
HINT: To ensure
maximum battery
operating time, connect
only your computer to a
UPS. Connect other
devices, such as a printer,
to a separate power strip
that provides surge
protection.
45