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... 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...
... 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...
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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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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 or ... Your printer connects to your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page...
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 or ... Your printer connects to your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page...
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... that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 parallel connector on computer screws (2) parallel printer...
... that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 parallel connector on computer screws (2) parallel printer...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on a removable medium, such as a writable CD or floppy disk. 20 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer You can move data from the ... serial connection, or you can store it on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way. USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on a removable medium, such as a writable CD or floppy disk. 20 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer You can move data from the ... serial connection, or you can store it on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way. USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as...
Owner's Manual
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...; If your scanner, call the scanner's manufacturer. For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - If the printer is LPT1 (Printer Port). RE I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I O N - For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is listed, right-click the printer icon. 5 Click Properties, and then...
...; If your scanner, call the scanner's manufacturer. For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - If the printer is LPT1 (Printer Port). RE I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I O N - For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is listed, right-click the printer icon. 5 Click Properties, and then...
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... A B C D Memory modules are compatible with your computer (see page 87). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 87) and restart the computer. • To eliminate the possibility of a faulty memory connector, remove all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, move the...
... A B C D Memory modules are compatible with your computer (see page 87). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 87) and restart the computer. • To eliminate the possibility of a faulty memory connector, remove all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, move the...
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... beeps and CDs. Press this light turns off the computer. Instead, perform a Microsoft® Windows® shutdown. 7 service tag 8 headphone connector 9 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 10 front-panel door The tag is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Use the headphone...most kinds of the sounds your computer emits, such as your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. You can then hear all of speakers. Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. It is on...
... beeps and CDs. Press this light turns off the computer. Instead, perform a Microsoft® Windows® shutdown. 7 service tag 8 headphone connector 9 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 10 front-panel door The tag is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Use the headphone...most kinds of the sounds your computer emits, such as your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. You can then hear all of speakers. Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as printers and keyboards. It is on...
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...you purchased the optional sound card, plug your network. Plug a standard mouse into the blue connector. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector. network jack modem jack Adding Parts 73 Use the black surround connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers. (On computers with... connect a mouse to ensure reliable operation. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on ) into a USB connector. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you must use the connector on page 10 for your sound equipment (speakers,...
...you purchased the optional sound card, plug your network. Plug a standard mouse into the blue connector. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector. network jack modem jack Adding Parts 73 Use the black surround connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers. (On computers with... connect a mouse to ensure reliable operation. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on ) into a USB connector. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you must use the connector on page 10 for your sound equipment (speakers,...
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... a serial device, such as printers and keyboards. 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 Use the back USB connectors for devices that you have a standard keyboard, plug...such as a handheld device, to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. (On computers with a sound card, use the front USB connectors for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. (On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on ...
... a serial device, such as printers and keyboards. 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 Use the back USB connectors for devices that you have a standard keyboard, plug...such as a handheld device, to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. (On computers with a sound card, use the front USB connectors for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. (On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on ...
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...green) located on back panel 104 Appendix orange light for 10-Mb operation; 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 ...-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; one front panel connector for headphones NOTE: Present only on computers with ...
...green) located on back panel 104 Appendix orange light for 10-Mb operation; 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 ...-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; one front panel connector for headphones NOTE: Present only on computers with ...
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..., 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-...38-39 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. See monitor service tag number, 71 settings system setup program, 106 setup...
..., 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-...38-39 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. See monitor service tag number, 71 settings system setup program, 106 setup...
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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... settings have left the computer in the computer. 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 4. Follow the instructions on page 50. 14 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer... need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. Insert the disc or USB key in an undesirable operating state. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 3. The system recovery media can use the ...
... settings have left the computer in the computer. 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 4. Follow the instructions on page 50. 14 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer... need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. Insert the disc or USB key in an undesirable operating state. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 3. The system recovery media can use the ...
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...Internet connection, follow the instructions in connector on the screen. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner may ...Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall connector before you set up your computer. 3. Connect to the Internet (Optional...; Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV. 4. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your Internet connection. • If you can ...
...Internet connection, follow the instructions in connector on the screen. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner may ...Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall connector before you set up your computer. 3. Connect to the Internet (Optional...; Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV. 4. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your Internet connection. • If you can ...
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Using Your XPS Desktop 8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Press the marked portion on the lower end of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity ... - Covers the FlexBay slot. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Turns on a media card. 3 Optical drive - 1 Media Card Reader light - A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity. Connect to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on when the computer reads or writes data. Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as...
Using Your XPS Desktop 8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Press the marked portion on the lower end of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity ... - Covers the FlexBay slot. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Turns on a media card. 3 Optical drive - 1 Media Card Reader light - A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity. Connect to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on when the computer reads or writes data. Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as...
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...disabled using the system setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: If you to charge the device. Doing so may result in sleep state. The USB PowerShare feature (enabled by default) allows you turn on the computer to charge portable devices that require more than 1.5 A/5 V input current... for charging to your computer while charging a device, it again. Using Your XPS Desktop 6 USB 2.0 connector - In such cases, turn off your computer. To continue charging, disconnect the device and connect it may not charge when the...
...disabled using the system setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: If you to charge the device. Doing so may result in sleep state. The USB PowerShare feature (enabled by default) allows you turn on the computer to charge portable devices that require more than 1.5 A/5 V input current... for charging to your computer while charging a device, it again. Using Your XPS Desktop 6 USB 2.0 connector - In such cases, turn off your computer. To continue charging, disconnect the device and connect it may not charge when the...
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Using Your XPS Desktop 5 Security cable slot - NOTE: The power supply light may vary. 2 Power supply light - Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to the appropriate connectors. 4 Expansion card slots - Connects to the interior of ...
Using Your XPS Desktop 5 Security cable slot - NOTE: The power supply light may vary. 2 Power supply light - Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to the appropriate connectors. 4 Expansion card slots - Connects to the interior of ...
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...external SATA storage devices. 4 VGA connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 6 Side L/R surround connector - Connects to a monitor or projector. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to amplifiers, speakers, or... TVs for digital audio output through optical cables. 2 HDMI connector - Connects to the HDMI connector on your display or TV. 3 eSATA connector - Using Your XPS Desktop Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3...
...external SATA storage devices. 4 VGA connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 6 Side L/R surround connector - Connects to a monitor or projector. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to amplifiers, speakers, or... TVs for digital audio output through optical cables. 2 HDMI connector - Connects to the HDMI connector on your display or TV. 3 eSATA connector - Using Your XPS Desktop Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3...
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...hard drive failure. Using Support Tools No boot device available - Disconnect the USB device. Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. Use an external power source to ... or there might be a system board failure (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive ...
...hard drive failure. Using Support Tools No boot device available - Disconnect the USB device. Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. Use an external power source to ... or there might be a system board failure (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive ...