Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by JohnMkevi on August 5th, 2013
How To Connect Speakers To Dell Xps 8300
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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 ... lights mouse connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram)
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
...Speaker Problems 48
No sound from speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50
3 Advanced Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell Diagnostics 58
When to Use the Dell... Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows XP 66
Contents 5
Owner's Manual - Page 20
...fit only one way. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on printer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files ...move data from the source computer to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on a removable medium, such as a writable CD or ...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
... Wizard
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you connect your computer. To connect a network cable:
NOTE: Insert the cable...Computer
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Before you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your ISP for creating a network. If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone...connection, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN.
NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...XP...sources, your Dell Dimension ResourceCD...Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Using the Dell... Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 62). If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP...
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...Dell™ computers. If this is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... the screen. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you see page 32. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...XP... the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP, press to select that option. 5 Press ...XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you see the Windows desktop... Next. 7 Enter your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to copy files and install... Insert the Operating System CD. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select ...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
..., 50 screen is blank, 50 software, 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. printer cable, 18 connecting, 18 parallel, 18 problems, 46 setting up, 18 USB...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... (Recommended 14 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 15 Connect to the Internet (Optional 15
Using Your XPS Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20
Back ...Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30
Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35
Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 My Dell...
Setup Guide - Page 7
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
5 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer. WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Dell XPS 8300 desktop.
Setup Guide - Page 10
... the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on your computer. You may need to use an appropriate adapter...
Setup Guide - Page 15
...dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. Doing so may take you will take some time to complete. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop...
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system.
NOTE: For more information on the screen.
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell... support.dell.com/...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV.
4.
Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your computer.
2. To complete setting up the TV tuner:
1.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your computer.
3.
Setup Guide - Page 21
... card is blinking.
19 Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. Can contain an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot -
Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - A blinking white light indicates
hard drive activity. Connect to USB devices, such as a front panel USB...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
2
Microphone or line-in sleep/standby mode or there might be a problem with audio
programs.
3
Headphone connector - Used to a powered speaker or sound system, use with either turned off when pressed.
NOTE: To connect to identify your computer.
4 Accessory tray - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button...
Setup Guide - Page 28
...
the HDMI connector on your display
or TV.
3
eSATA connector -
Connects to
external SATA storage devices.
4
VGA connector - Connects to side L/R surround
speakers. Connect 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...
Setup Guide - Page 29
... indicate the status and
activity for audio input.
9
Front L/R line-out connector - Connects your computer to a center speaker or
subwoofer.
12
Network connector and light - Connects to a network
or a broadband device if you are using
a wired network.
Connects to rear L/R surround
speakers.
8
Microphone connector -
Using Your XPS Desktop
7
Rear L/R surround connector -
Setup Guide - Page 32
... upload/download speeds.
Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of your computer using a password‑protected account. For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in all regions. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and...
Setup Guide - Page 66
Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
System Chipset
Type
...upgrading your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center.
To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating...
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