Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by overwater on October 1st, 2011
Firewire Connection
How do you link a firewire connector to XPS 8300, the converters suggested by Dell do not work
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Related Dell XPS 8300 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 22
...: 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 Setup Wizard to guide you...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... before you are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections.
• DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a phone line. Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options:
• Dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on the screen to the Internet, you can access...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
...connector...Dell (see page 113). The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is working.... • Ensure that the front panel cable is securely connected to the system board
(see page 81). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113). I F T H E P O...
Owner's Manual - Page 48
See the scanner documentation for instructions. If your scanner is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. D I C A L O U T L E T - If your speakers have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that the speakers are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector.
TE S T T H E E L E C T R I S C O N N E...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
...settings
system setup program, 106
setup diagram, 13
shutting down your computer, 27
Index 145 printer cable, 18 connecting, 18 parallel, 18 problems, 46 setting up, 18 USB, 19
problems battery, 32 blue screen, 39 ..., 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.
Setup Guide - Page 5
... 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 Beep Codes 31 Network...
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 10
... monitor feature (disabled by default). Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on the discrete graphics card.
You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-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 the discrete graphics...
Setup Guide - Page 11
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
See the following table to -DVI adapter + DVI cable)
9
Connection Type
VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable)
Computer
Cable
Display
DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable)
DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable)
HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable)
HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to identify the connectors on your computer and display.
Setup Guide - Page 12
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
Setup Guide - Page 13
... the network cable to either a network port or a broadband device. To connect your computer. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to complete your computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached.
Do not plug...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button
12
Setup Guide - Page 15
... set up an Internet connection. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... Up Your Internet Connection" on your computer.
3.
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your computer.
2. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the ... up the TV tuner:
1. Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you can purchase one from www.dell.com.
To complete setting up your ISP or cellular telephone service for ...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... the Internet wizard can use your wireless router. Contact your router. If you need to connect to your wireless Internet connection, you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your ISP to check the service...
Setup Guide - Page 19
... information provided by your ISP to the Internet window appears.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
17 Click Start → Control Panel.
3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP.
4. The Connect to complete the setup.
NOTE: If you do not know which type...
Setup Guide - Page 21
... Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive...USB 2.0 connectors (2) -
Indicates if a media card is blinking.
19 Connect to view... and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on when the computer reads or writes
data. Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a front panel USB 3.0 compliant interface.
6 FlexBay cover - Can support an optional Dell...
Setup Guide - Page 28
... to
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
the HDMI connector on your display
or TV.
3
eSATA connector - Connects to side L/R surround
speakers. Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2 3
4
5 12
6
11
10
7
89
26
1
S/PDIF...
Setup Guide - Page 34
...light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your wireless connection. The computer is only for wireless connections. Amber (left ) - NOTE: The link integrity light on the network connector is not detecting a physical connection to ensure it is lost - Solving Problems
Network Problems
Wireless Connections
If the network connection is working and provides information on...
Setup Guide - Page 72
... CDs, playing and creating 28 computer capabilities 28 connect(ing)
display 8 optional network cable 11 to the Internet 15 Contacting Dell online 61 customer service 54
D
DataSafe Local Backup 47 DellConnect 54 Dell Diagnostics 42 Dell Factory Image Restore 51
70
Diagnostic Checklist 60 drivers and downloads 63 DVDs, playing and creating 28
E
eject...
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