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How To Connect A Printer To A Dell Xps 8300 Computer

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Related Dell XPS 8300 Manual Pages

Owner's Manual - Page 1

... diagnostic lights mouse connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter 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...

Owner's Manual - Page 5

...Printer Problems 46 Scanner Problems 47 Sound and Speaker Problems 48 No sound from speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell... 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows XP 66 Contents 5

Owner's Manual - Page 20

...or serial connection, or you can store it on printer Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating ...system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data from the source computer to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Attach the USB printer...

Owner's Manual - Page 22

... Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to a network connection device, such as a network wall jack. To connect a network cable: NOTE: Insert the cable... to ensure that it . network adapter connector on the back of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point...

Owner's Manual - Page 23

...To connect to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. ...Connection To set 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...

Owner's Manual - Page 62

...computer after you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem...a driver, use the ResourceCD, go to step 2. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see...

Owner's Manual - Page 63

... listed, then that the ResourceCD is not required by the ResourceCD. 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 Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the...

Owner's Manual - Page 67

... 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...Software screen, and click Next. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The computer automatically restarts multiple times....

Owner's Manual - Page 145

printer cable, 18 connecting, 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 ...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

... (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 ...Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 My Dell...

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 10

...adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. This feature allows you purchased the optional discrete graphics card, connect the display using either the integrated VGA or HDMI ...connector on your computer has a discrete graphics card. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Connect the Display If you to connect your display and the discrete graphics card is different. You can purchase...

Setup Guide - Page 15

... XPS Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. To set up an Internet connection. Doing so may take you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Set Up the Operating System Your Dell...

Setup Guide - Page 17

... Up Your XPS Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your original order, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your computer. 2. To set up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in connector on your Internet connection. • If you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Connect to the...

Setup Guide - Page 21

...Connect to USB devices, such as a front panel USB 3.0 compliant interface. 6 FlexBay cover - Can contain an additional optical drive. 5 FlexBay slot - Press the marked portion on a media card. 3 Optical drive - Using Your XPS Desktop...) - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. Covers the ...

Setup Guide - Page 23

... computer is not receiving power. • Solid white - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . • Solid amber - 1 Service Tag and Express Service Code - NOTE:...Connects to place portable devices such as an external drive, MP3 player, mobile phone, and so on or off , in sleep/standby mode or there might be a problem with the system board or the power supply. Using Your XPS Desktop...

Setup Guide - Page 24

...printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 7 USB 2.0 connector with USB PowerShare - NOTE: If you to charge portable devices that require more than 1.5 A/5 V input current for charging to charge the device. Check the device's specifications before connecting...connect devices that support USB charging even while your computer is powered off or in sleep state. Connects...and connect ...

Setup Guide - Page 28

... SATA storage devices. 4 VGA connector - Connects to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital audio output through optical cables. 2 HDMI connector - Connect to side L/R surround speakers. Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 6 Side L/R surround connector - Using Your XPS Desktop Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 12...

Setup Guide - Page 32

Using Your XPS Desktop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of your desktop. 2. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in all regions. Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password‑protected account. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. You can...

Setup Guide - Page 66

Computer Model Dell XPS 8300 Processor Type Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 System Chipset Type Intel H67 ..., updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader 64 To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region....