Setting Up Your Computer 41
VERIFY THAT WINDOWS
®
RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER
1 Click the Start button.
2 Click Control Panel.
3 Click Printers and Other Hardware.
4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. If the printer model is listed, right-
click the printer icon.
5 Click Properties, and then click the Ports tab. Ensure that the Print to the
following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).
R
EINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER — See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities"
on page 108.
Setting Up the Docking Device to
Connect to a Network
NOTE: A network
adapter is also referred to
as a network interface
controller (NIC).
NOTICE: Do not install a network adapter or a network adapter/modem
combination PC Card until you complete the docking device setup.
NOTICE: To prevent serious operating system problems, do not connect your
computer to a docking device until the Windows operating system setup on the
computer is complete.
A docking device allows you to more fully integrate your portable computer
into a desktop environment.
For instructions and details on setting up a docking device, refer to the
documentation that came packaged with the device.
Power Protection Devices
Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and
failures:
• Surge protectors
• Line conditioners
• Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)