Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by jnoto on March 8th, 2013
Play A Audio Book Cd
Placed a Audio Book CD in D: Nothing happens ?
Requests for more information
Request from prateekk007 on March 9th, 2013 10:38 AM
Hi jnoto
Hi jnoto
Please follow the below mentioned steps that might help you:
Check with known good CD/DVD to see if same issue occurs. Try to use a couple of different discs.
Run Optical Drive Troubleshooter from Windows 7 Troubleshooter. You can also click on the link mentioned below: http://bit.ly/ibV0SO
Run Dell diagnostics from the link mentioned below:
Please revert with the results.
For easy access to drivers, manuals and product updates, please visit our Support Site .
Thanks & Regards
Prateek K
#iworkfordell
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Related Dell XPS 8300 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... 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 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: • E-mails...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
To copy data from the
Windows XP CD and click Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or... screen, click I will use the wizard from the old computer:
1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to transfer? Do not click Next at this ...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... connection method 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, you set up... any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. If you can access the Internet and use your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... blank CD-R or CD-RW to a 650-MB blank CD. CD-RWs do not
copy a 650-MB file to its maximum capacity; for example, do not play in most home or car stereos.
• You cannot create audio DVDs... that can also use the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system because Windows XP is recommended that you use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you cannot write ...
Owner's Manual - Page 39
... ensure that may help you are entering are valid. Ensure that configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD. Windows XP provides a Program Compatibility Wizard that you properly installed and configured the program. The chkdsk program automatically runs during the start-up process. If your computer...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...are used by the ResourceCD. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer.
NOTE: The ... computer in your operating system.
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. Creating a Restore...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
....
The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions.
66 Advanced Tr oubleshooting Reinstalling Windows XP
To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on my
computer, and click Next.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Click Hardware...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... files and exit any key.
If the operating system logo appears, wait until you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select...
Owner's Manual - Page 68
... to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? www.dell.com | support.dell.com
8 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or...
Owner's Manual - Page 81
...page 87
memory module connectors (DIMM1, DIMM2) page 87
hard drive connector (PRI IDE)
CD drive connector (SEC IDE)
microprocessor fan connector (FAN2)
microprocessor connector (CPU_0)
battery socket ...-PCI4)
front-panel audio cable connector (FP_AUDIO)
power connector (PWR)
telephony voice modem connector (TELE)* CD audio connector (CD)*
back of computer *On computers with optional ...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
..., 14 modem
problems, 35
monitor blank, 50 hard to read, 50 problems, 50
motherboard. See system board
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network problems, 44
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Operating System CD, 15 Installation Guide, 15
operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 66
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password clearing system setup, 109
power problems, 44 turning off your computer, 27
power light conditions, 44
144 Index
Owner's Manual - Page 145
...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 ...monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48
Program Compatibility Wizard, 39
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reinstalling Windows XP, 66
ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58
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safety instructions, 9 scanner
problems, 47 screen.
Setup Guide - Page 5
Contents
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 5 Lifting Your Computer 6 Before Setting Up Your Computer 7 Connect the Display 8 Connect the Keyboard... 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...
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 21
...digital photos, music, and videos stored on when the computer reads or writes
data. Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional).
4 Optical drive bay (optional) -...USB devices, such as a front panel USB 3.0 compliant interface.
6 FlexBay cover - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Indicates if a media card is blinking.
19
1 Media Card Reader light ...
Setup Guide - Page 23
...off , in the center of headphones. There may be a problem with audio
programs.
3
Headphone connector -
The light in hibernate mode, or is either...Dell" on page 61) for assistance.
• Blinking amber - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - NOTE: To connect to a microphone
or inputs... Used to place portable devices such as an external drive, MP3 player, mobile phone...
Setup Guide - Page 27
Connects to the computer. Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available security cable to the power cable. NOTE: Before you buy a security ... - Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the appropriate connectors.
4 Expansion card slots - 1 Power connector - Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the interior of the power supply.
Setup Guide - Page 28
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 side L/R surround
speakers. Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2 3
4
5 12
6
11
10
7
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26
1
S/PDIF connector - Connects to
the HDMI connector on your display
or TV.
...
Setup Guide - Page 29
... the status and
activity for audio input.
9
Front L/R line-out connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
7
Rear L/R surround connector ...-
Connects your computer to a center speaker or
subwoofer.
12
Network connector and light - Connects to a microphone for voice or
to
recording or playback devices such as
a microphone, cassette player, CD...
Setup Guide - Page 30
Using Your XPS Desktop
Software Features
Productivity and Communication
You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs/DVDs/ Blu-ray Discs (optional...projectors, and home theater equipment.
28 Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional).
You can use your computer. You can access websites,...
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