Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by graemebulmer on October 31st, 2014
Which Speaker Connections To Use?
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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on October 31st, 2014 6:32 PM
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Related Dell XPS 8300 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... • Answers to technical service and
support questions • Online discussions with other users
and technical support • Documentation for my computer
• How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for Your Computer Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians,
and online courses • Community Forum - Drivers...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... offer one or more of the following Internet connection options:
• Dial-up connections are using a dial-up an AOL or MSN connection: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer to the operating state that existed before you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. If you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the ResourceCD, go to...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
...™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that came with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP (see page 64) to return your hard drive. Use the ResourceCD to load any virus protection software installed on my
computer, and click Next. The reinstallation process can overwrite files...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... Power Button 12 Set Up the Operating System 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...
Setup Guide - Page 7
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Dell XPS 8300 desktop. 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.
Setup Guide - Page 10
... adapter, HDMI-to ONLY ONE of the connectors on your computer and display. Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on your display and the discrete graphics card is different. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer has a discrete graphics card.
This feature allows you purchased the optional discrete...
Setup Guide - Page 13
... indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached.
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required to complete your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 Connect the other...
Setup Guide - Page 17
...telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection.
• If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for ...connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To complete setting up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in connector on the screen. Turn on page 16.
15 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop...
Setup Guide - Page 18
...connection to your wireless router.
If you need to connect to a wireless router:
1. Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet wizard can use your wireless Internet connection, you do not have an ISP, the Connect... connected in your country. Contact your ISP to a network.
4. If you get one.
16 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE...
Setup Guide - Page 20
Front View Features
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Using Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about the features available on your XPS desktop.
Setup Guide - Page 21
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Hard drive activity light - Can contain an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot - Connect to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media card.
3... or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional).
4 Optical drive bay (optional) - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - A blinking white light indicates
hard drive activity. Can support an...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... when pressed. Turns
the computer on .
Connects to place portable devices such as an external drive, MP3 player, mobile phone, and so on or off , in the center of headphones. The computer is not receiving power.
• Solid white - 1 Service Tag and Express Service Code - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - Contact...
Setup Guide - Page 24
... computer is powered on the computer to the USB PowerShare connector. To continue charging, disconnect the device and connect it may result in sleep state. Check the device's specifications before connecting the device.
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Using Your XPS Desktop
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USB 2.0 connector -
In such cases, turn off your computer
is powered off or in sleep state. CAUTION...
Setup Guide - Page 27
NOTE: The power supply light may vary.
2 Power supply light - 1 Power connector -
Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot - Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the power cable. NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot ...
Setup Guide - Page 28
...audio output through optical cables.
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HDMI connector -
Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
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1
S/PDIF connector - Connects to a
monitor or projector.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to side L/R surround
speakers. Connects to
external SATA storage devices.
4
VGA connector - Connects to
the HDMI connector on your display
or...
Setup Guide - Page 29
...a network
or a broadband device if you are using
a wired network. Connects to a center speaker or
subwoofer.
12
Network connector and light - The two lights next to front L/R speakers.
10
Line-in connector -
Connects to rear L/R surround
speakers.
8
Microphone connector -
Using Your XPS Desktop
7
Rear L/R surround connector - Connects to
the connector indicate the status and...
Setup Guide - Page 30
... your own CDs/DVDs/ Blu-ray Discs (optional), listen to watch videos, play games, create your computer. Check your purchase order for software installed on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment.
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Using Your XPS Desktop
Software Features
Productivity and Communication
You can also edit and view digital photographs and images.
You can...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... related icons into categories
• Changing the behavior of icons that provides easy access to frequently-used applications,
files, and folders. Add an Icon
Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock.
29 Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Personalize the Dock
1. Right...
Setup Guide - Page 32
... incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. 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.
Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in all regions.
NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service...
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