Owner's Manual
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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 ... drive light* hard drive light power button *On computers with an optional floppy drive. 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 ... drive light* hard drive light power button *On computers with an optional floppy drive. 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
Owner's Manual
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... 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 to the Internet 23 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 23 Copying CDs and DVDs 25 How to Copy a CD...
... 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 to the Internet 23 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 23 Copying CDs and DVDs 25 How to Copy a CD...
Owner's Manual
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...from the computer. • To avoid shorting out your computer when disconnecting a network cable, first unplug the cable from the network adapter on or tripped over. • Do not push any objects into the network adapter. • To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not... connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of your computer, and then from the network jack. Safety Instructions 9 CAUTION: Safety Instructions...
...from the computer. • To avoid shorting out your computer when disconnecting a network cable, first unplug the cable from the network adapter on or tripped over. • Do not push any objects into the network adapter. • To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not... connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of your computer, and then from the network jack. Safety Instructions 9 CAUTION: Safety Instructions...
Owner's Manual
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...welcome screen, click Next. 22 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet ...network wall jack. To connect a network cable: NOTE: Insert the cable until it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that it is secure. 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on computer network cable network wall jack Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network...
...welcome screen, click Next. 22 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet ...network wall jack. To connect a network cable: NOTE: Insert the cable until it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that it is secure. 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on computer network cable network wall jack Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network...
Owner's Manual
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...connectors for more information, see page 54. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the card.) Plug the cable from your computer. It is on the back panel of a network cable to either a network jack or your sound equipment (speakers, a microphone, and so on all...card, use the connector on the card.) Use the blue line-in connector 8 video connector 9 optional sound card connector 10 network adapter connector Insert the power cable. Use the black surround connector to the parallel connector. If you have a USB printer, plug it...
...connectors for more information, see page 54. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the card.) Plug the cable from your computer. It is on the back panel of a network cable to either a network jack or your sound equipment (speakers, a microphone, and so on all...card, use the connector on the card.) Use the blue line-in connector 8 video connector 9 optional sound card connector 10 network adapter connector Insert the power cable. Use the black surround connector to the parallel connector. If you have a USB printer, plug it...
Owner's Manual
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... standby power light on the system board is already installed in the computer, remove the card. CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to a network. If necessary, disconnect any cards. See the documentation that came with step 10. 9 If you are connected...
... standby power light on the system board is already installed in the computer, remove the card. CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to a network. If necessary, disconnect any cards. See the documentation that came with step 10. 9 If you are connected...
Owner's Manual
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... 7-pin connectors 34-pin connector 4-pin connector 4-pin connector 3-pin connector push button green light on back panel 104 Appendix 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...
... 7-pin connectors 34-pin connector 4-pin connector 4-pin connector 3-pin connector push button green light on back panel 104 Appendix 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...
Setup Guide
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...Your Internet Connection" on your computer. 2. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to the telephone wall connector before you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection,... for setup instructions. Follow the instructions on your computer. 3. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner may vary by region. Setting Up a Wired Connection ...Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your original order, you...
...Your Internet Connection" on your computer. 2. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to the telephone wall connector before you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection,... for setup instructions. Follow the instructions on your computer. 3. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner may vary by region. Setting Up a Wired Connection ...Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your original order, you...
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Ensure that the computer documentation is available. Yes/No • Network, version, and network adapter: • Programs and versions: 60 If possible, turn on a label at the top of the computer): • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you...
Ensure that the computer documentation is available. Yes/No • Network, version, and network adapter: • Programs and versions: 60 If possible, turn on a label at the top of the computer): • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you...
Setup Guide
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... stereo headphones/ speakers connector and one microphone-in connector Back panel six connectors for 7.1 channel support S/PDIF one digital S/PDIF (optical) connector External Connectors eSATA Network adapter one back-panel connector one RJ45 connector USB VGA two top-panel, two front-panel, and four back-panel USB 2.0 compliant connectors one back-panel...
... stereo headphones/ speakers connector and one microphone-in connector Back panel six connectors for 7.1 channel support S/PDIF one digital S/PDIF (optical) connector External Connectors eSATA Network adapter one back-panel connector one RJ45 connector USB VGA two top-panel, two front-panel, and four back-panel USB 2.0 compliant connectors one back-panel...
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Battery Type 3 V CR-2032 lithium coin-cell Power DC Power Supply Wattage Input voltage Input frequency Output current 460 W 115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz 8 A/4 A Specifications Communication Network adapter 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless (optional) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless technology Physical Height Width Depth Weight 407.75 mm (16.05 inches) 185.81 mm (7.31 inches) 454.67 mm (17.90 inches) 10.18 kg (22.40 lb) 67
Battery Type 3 V CR-2032 lithium coin-cell Power DC Power Supply Wattage Input voltage Input frequency Output current 460 W 115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz 8 A/4 A Specifications Communication Network adapter 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless (optional) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless technology Physical Height Width Depth Weight 407.75 mm (16.05 inches) 185.81 mm (7.31 inches) 454.67 mm (17.90 inches) 10.18 kg (22.40 lb) 67