Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by signa15b on August 4th, 2014
Dell Xps 8300 How Do I Charge Vis Usb When Computer Is In Sleep Mode
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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 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
*On...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
... Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 61 What Is a Driver 61 Identifying Drivers 61 Reinstalling Drivers 62 Using Windows® System Restore 63 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 64 Undoing the Last System Restore 64 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
.... 3 Click Tell Me How. Upgrade information for components, such as a modem)
Dell Support Website
The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Computer documentation, product...support • Documentation for my computer
• How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such
as memory,
the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Setting Up a Printer
NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 27). Printer .... • Connect the printer to the computer.
If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with either a USB cable or a parallel cable.
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on the computer and the printer. 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 a writable CD or...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
... network adapter connector on computer
network cable
network wall jack
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you connect your 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...with Sonic RecordNow. • Music MP3 files can also use the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system because Windows XP is optimized to its maximum capacity; The CD-RW drive needs 1 or 2 MB of ... • See the Sonic support website at support.sonic.com for more information). www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
Your CD-RW drive can enhance overall computer...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
.... Use this chart to help file for answers.
See the Tell Me How help you quickly find the answers to go for information on standby mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Finding Solutions
Sometimes it's difficult to figure out where to your questions.
Press a key or move the mouse.
Owner's Manual - Page 34
... help file for the keyword standby in the drive or the CD. For information on power conservation modes, see page 32.
34 Solving Pr oblems Problems writing to the CD-RW.
A D J U ...D - See the Tell Me How help file or search for instructions on page 48. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
CD drive problems
NOTE: High-speed CD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 44
... T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - Power Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby or hibernate mode. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I C T S - To access help files, see the Tell Me How help file, or search...
For information on page 54.
44 Solving Pr oblems www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Network Problems
C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O...
Owner's Manual - Page 104
...front panel connector for line-in sleep states; 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:...RJ45 connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector two front-panel and six back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors five connectors for headphones NOTE: Present only on computers with ...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
...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...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...
Setup Guide - Page 7
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
5
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Dell XPS 8300 desktop. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer.
Setup Guide - Page 16
... set up Microsoft Windows. Insert the disc or USB key in an undesirable operating state. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup.
3. You will require the ...following to restore your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on page 50.
14 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create...
Setup Guide - Page 17
...your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in connector on your computer.
3. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner may vary by region. ...; Settings→ TV.
4.
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.
Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If...
Setup Guide - Page 21
... inserted.
2 Media Card Reader - Can contain an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Turns
on when the computer reads or writes
data. Covers the FlexBay slot.
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. Plays...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... the back of your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
2
Microphone or line-in sleep/standby mode or there might be a problem with the system...or the power supply.
The light in hibernate mode, or is on . Used to a pair of this button
indicates the power state:
• Off - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - The computer...
Setup Guide - Page 24
... to
USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard,
printer, external drive, or MP3 player.
7
USB 2.0 connector with USB
PowerShare -
Using Your XPS Desktop
6
USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: If you
to charge portable devices that require more than 1.5 A/5 V input current for charging to charge the device. To continue charging, disconnect the device and connect it may result in sleep state...
Setup Guide - Page 35
...hibernate mode, turned off, or is in sleep/standby mode or there might be a problem with the power supply or the power cable.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on... press the power button to resume normal operation.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61).
If the power light is not responding - The display may be ...
Setup Guide - Page 66
...section provides information that you may vary by region.
Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
System Chipset
Type
...(optional)
one 3.5-inch bay for , and upgrading your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader
...
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