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Dell™ Dimension™ 8300 Series USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector Service Tag power connector voltage selection switch serial connector keyboard connector center/LFE connector line-out connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) CD or DVD activity light CD or DVD drive eject button floppy drive eject button* floppy drive light* hard drive light power button... parallel connector diagnostic lights mouse connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram) www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Dell™ Dimension™ 8300 Series USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector Service Tag power connector voltage selection switch serial connector keyboard connector center/LFE connector line-out connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) CD or DVD activity light CD or DVD drive eject button floppy drive eject button* floppy drive light* hard drive light power button... parallel connector diagnostic lights mouse connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram) www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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... 11 Finding Information for Your Computer 13 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer 18 Printer Cable 18 Connecting a Parallel Printer 18 Connecting a USB Printer 19 Transferring Information to a New Computer 20 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 22 Connecting to a Network Adapter 22 Network Setup Wizard 22 Connecting...
... 11 Finding Information for Your Computer 13 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer 18 Printer Cable 18 Connecting a Parallel Printer 18 Connecting a USB Printer 19 Transferring Information to a New Computer 20 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 22 Connecting to a Network Adapter 22 Network Setup Wizard 22 Connecting...
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See the documentation that it is compatible with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page ... parallel cable. 18 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner...
See the documentation that it is compatible with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page ... parallel cable. 18 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner...
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See the documentation that came with your printer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. ...
See the documentation that came with your printer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. ...
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...printer Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data from the source computer to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way. You can move data such as a ...writable CD or floppy disk. 20 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the ...
...printer Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data from the source computer to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way. You can move data such as a ...writable CD or floppy disk. 20 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the ...
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... THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • If your scanner, call the scanner's manufacturer. RE I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I O N - If the printer is USB. For a USB printer, ensure that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the following port(s): setting is turned on. • Ensure that the...
... THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • If your scanner, call the scanner's manufacturer. RE I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I O N - If the printer is USB. For a USB printer, ensure that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the following port(s): setting is turned on. • Ensure that the...
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...56 Advanced Tr oubleshooting A B C D Memory modules are detected. Continue until you have identified a faulty connector or reinstalled all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. Suggested Resolution Reinstall all modules without error. • Ensure that there are...8226; If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 87), reinstall one memory module (if the computer supports a single module), and then restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern A B C D Problem Description A possible USB failure has occurred. If the computer ...
...56 Advanced Tr oubleshooting A B C D Memory modules are detected. Continue until you have identified a faulty connector or reinstalled all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. Suggested Resolution Reinstall all modules without error. • Ensure that there are...8226; If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 87), reinstall one memory module (if the computer supports a single module), and then restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern A B C D Problem Description A possible USB failure has occurred. If the computer ...
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...is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Open the door to use the back USB connectors for devices that you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 1 CD or DVD drive activity light The drive activity light is on when the ... drive. (On computers with an optional floppy drive.) The hard-drive light is recommended that you use the front-panel connectors. Use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. Wait until this button to turn on when devices such as your computer...
...is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Open the door to use the back USB connectors for devices that you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 1 CD or DVD drive activity light The drive activity light is on when the ... drive. (On computers with an optional floppy drive.) The hard-drive light is recommended that you use the front-panel connectors. Use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. Wait until this button to turn on when devices such as your computer...
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... connector 7 line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of...
... connector 7 line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of...
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..., such as a handheld device, to attach your subwoofer. (On computers with a sound card, use the front USB connectors for devices that you have a USB keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for... voice or musical input into a USB connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 12 microphone connector 13 line-out connector 14 center/LFE connector 15 keyboard connector 16 serial connector...
..., such as a handheld device, to attach your subwoofer. (On computers with a sound card, use the front USB connectors for devices that you have a USB keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for... voice or musical input into a USB connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 12 microphone connector 13 line-out connector 14 center/LFE connector 15 keyboard connector 16 serial connector...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel Video Network Adapter PS/2 (keyboard and mouse) USB 5.1 Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE channel Secondary IDE channel Serial ATA drive Floppy drive Telephony (ATAPI) CD Audio (ATAPI) Fan ... connector; 16550C-compatible 25-hole connector (bidirectional) 15-hole connector RJ45 connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector two front-panel and six back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors five connectors for line-in sleep states; solid green for power-on states green green light for 100-Mb operation four bicolor...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel Video Network Adapter PS/2 (keyboard and mouse) USB 5.1 Audio System board connectors: Primary IDE channel Secondary IDE channel Serial ATA drive Floppy drive Telephony (ATAPI) CD Audio (ATAPI) Fan ... connector; 16550C-compatible 25-hole connector (bidirectional) 15-hole connector RJ45 connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector two front-panel and six back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors five connectors for line-in sleep states; solid green for power-on states green green light for 100-Mb operation four bicolor...
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...39 sound and speakers, 48 troubleshooting chart, 30 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48 Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 R reinstalling Windows XP, 66 ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 47 screen. printer cable, 18 connecting, 18 parallel, 18 problems, 46 setting up, 18... USB, 19 problems battery, 32 blue screen, 39 CD drive, 34 CD-RW drive, 34 computer crashes, 38-39 computer stops responding, 38 conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 54 drives, 33 DVD drive, 35 e-...
...39 sound and speakers, 48 troubleshooting chart, 30 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48 Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 R reinstalling Windows XP, 66 ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 47 screen. printer cable, 18 connecting, 18 parallel, 18 problems, 46 setting up, 18... USB, 19 problems battery, 32 blue screen, 39 CD drive, 34 CD-RW drive, 34 computer crashes, 38-39 computer stops responding, 38 conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 54 drives, 33 DVD drive, 35 e-...
Setup Guide
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Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer. 10
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer. 10
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..., see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in an undesirable operating state. Follow the instructions on page 50. 14 Click Create Recovery Media. 4. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you... when you set up Microsoft Windows. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 3. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc).
..., see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in an undesirable operating state. Follow the instructions on page 50. 14 Click Create Recovery Media. 4. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you... when you set up Microsoft Windows. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 3. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc).
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...set up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in connector on your computer. 2. Follow the instructions on page 16. 15 If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner may vary by region. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center...the antenna-in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your original order, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to the Internet, ...
...set up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in connector on your computer. 2. Follow the instructions on page 16. 15 If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner may vary by region. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center...the antenna-in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your original order, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to the Internet, ...
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.... 19 Can contain an additional optical drive. 5 FlexBay slot - Turns on a media card. 3 Optical drive - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity. CAUTION... light is inserted. 2 Media Card Reader - Covers the FlexBay slot. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). 4 Optical drive bay (optional) - Using Your XPS Desktop 8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Connect to view and share digital ...
.... 19 Can contain an additional optical drive. 5 FlexBay slot - Turns on a media card. 3 Optical drive - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity. CAUTION... light is inserted. 2 Media Card Reader - Covers the FlexBay slot. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). 4 Optical drive bay (optional) - Using Your XPS Desktop 8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Connect to view and share digital ...
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... using the system setup (BIOS) utility. CAUTION: Do not connect devices that support USB charging even while your computer is powered off or in sleep state. Connects to the USB PowerShare connector. In such cases, turn off your computer. Check the device's specifications ...before connecting the device. 22 Using Your XPS Desktop 6 USB 2.0 connector - To continue charging, disconnect the device and connect it may stop charging. The USB PowerShare feature (enabled by default) allows you turn on /off or in potential ...
... using the system setup (BIOS) utility. CAUTION: Do not connect devices that support USB charging even while your computer is powered off or in sleep state. Connects to the USB PowerShare connector. In such cases, turn off your computer. Check the device's specifications ...before connecting the device. 22 Using Your XPS Desktop 6 USB 2.0 connector - To continue charging, disconnect the device and connect it may stop charging. The USB PowerShare feature (enabled by default) allows you turn on /off or in potential ...
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...to the computer. Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of your computer. 6 Padlock rings - Using Your XPS Desktop 5 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available security cable to the power cable. The appearance of the power supply. Indicates.... 25 Provide access to the appropriate connectors. 4 Expansion card slots - NOTE: The power supply light may vary. 2 Power supply light - Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to connectors on any installed PCI Express cards. NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits...
...to the computer. Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of your computer. 6 Padlock rings - Using Your XPS Desktop 5 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available security cable to the power cable. The appearance of the power supply. Indicates.... 25 Provide access to the appropriate connectors. 4 Expansion card slots - NOTE: The power supply light may vary. 2 Power supply light - Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to connectors on any installed PCI Express cards. NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits...
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Connect to the HDMI connector on your display or TV. 3 eSATA connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 6 Side L/R surround connector - Connects to external SATA storage devices. 4 VGA connector - Connects to... amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital audio output through optical cables. 2 HDMI connector - Using Your XPS Desktop Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 12 6 11 10 7 89 26 1 S/PDIF connector - Connects to a monitor or projector...
Connect to the HDMI connector on your display or TV. 3 eSATA connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 6 Side L/R surround connector - Connects to external SATA storage devices. 4 VGA connector - Connects to... amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital audio output through optical cables. 2 HDMI connector - Using Your XPS Desktop Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 12 6 11 10 7 89 26 1 S/PDIF connector - Connects to a monitor or projector...
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... board might be malfunctioning or there might be a system board failure (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). Dell recommends that you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - A parameter ... has exceeded its normal operating range. No timer tick interrupt - USB over current error - CAUTION - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. Your USB device needs more power for assistance. 41 S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard...
... board might be malfunctioning or there might be a system board failure (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). Dell recommends that you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - A parameter ... has exceeded its normal operating range. No timer tick interrupt - USB over current error - CAUTION - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. Your USB device needs more power for assistance. 41 S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard...