Setting up 2001fp on older computer

[the42]

Hi,
I'm hoping someone can help me. I'm setting this up and getting no screen. few questions.
-Do I need to set up the USB cable to get a picture? I do not have a USB port on my computer. (Is that it, end of ballgame, buy a friggin laptop you cheap fcuk)
-The dell power cord, when I plug it in should the light on the battery pack light up (it doesn't)
-How do I test to see if the monitor works. I bought it used.

Thanks for you help.