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Dell Xps 8300 Can't Set Up Microphone
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Related Dell XPS 8300 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 1
... 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
...dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on a removable medium, such as : • E-mails • Toolbar settings... Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as a writable CD or floppy disk.
20 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
...it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that it . www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Before you connect your ... computer
network cable
network wall jack
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer and to the telephone wall jack before you are using a dial-up your phone on the screen. If you set up connection...This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Internet
NOTE: ISPs and...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...While many programs can benefit from the software manufacturer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
Your CD...can also use the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system because Windows XP is an Intel® technology that have not been...and information about using Hyper-Threading with your software.
26 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer It is recommended that CD...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. For ... Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to reinstall and follow the ... and Support Center, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
If...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
.... Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The computer...install the devices. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. .... 3 If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try...
Owner's Manual - Page 68
... regarding your network configuration, enter your settings, accept the default selections. The computer automatically restarts. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, at the Computer Name and ... click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? www.dell.com | support.dell.com
8 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the What's your computer's name window, enter...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
..., 44
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Operating System CD, 15 Installation Guide, 15
operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 66
P
password clearing system setup, 109
power problems, 44 turning off your ...Service Code, 14
F
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 20
floppy drive adding, 96 problems, 33
front door reattaching, 75
H
hard drive problems, 35
hardware conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 problems, 40
Hardware ...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... 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 diagram, 13
shutting down your computer, 27
Index 145
Setup Guide - Page 5
... 13 Create System Recovery Media (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 View Features 24 Back Panel Connectors 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30
Solving Problems 31...
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 9
... airflow around your computer. You should never place your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or a drawer when it to overheat. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your...
Setup Guide - Page 10
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your display and the discrete graphics card is different. Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on your computer to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. NOTE: The integrated VGA and HDMI connectors are disabled and capped...
Setup Guide - Page 15
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system.
These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
13 NOTE...
Setup Guide - Page 16
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, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. The system recovery...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the antenna-in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen.
Follow... tuner may vary by region. To complete setting up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in connector on your computer.
3.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: ...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... speaker or sound system, use with audio
programs.
3
Headphone connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - The computer is either the system board or the ...
• Off - The light in the center of your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
2
Microphone or line-in hibernate mode, or is on or off , in
connector - The computer ...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... from the Select an image: box.
4. The Add/Edit Category window appears.
2.
Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Remove a Category or Icon
1. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting...
2. Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category.
2. Choose the...
Setup Guide - Page 66
...Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core... see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media...
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