Dell Dimension 8300 Series User Manual

Contents 3
Contents
CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SAFETY: General
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SAFETY: When Using Your Computer
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SAFETY: When Working Inside Your Computer
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SAFETY: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
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SAFETY: Ergonomic Computing Habits
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SAFETY: Battery Disposal
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Finding Information for Your Computer
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1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Setting Up a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Printer Cable
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Connecting a Parallel Printer
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Connecting a USB Printer
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Transferring Information to a New Computer
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
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Connecting to a Network Adapter
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Network Setup Wizard
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Connecting to the Internet
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Setting Up Your Internet Connection
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Copying CDs and DVDs
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How to Copy a CD or DVD
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Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
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Helpful Tips
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Dell Dimension 8300 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	Dimension 8300 Series
Category	Desktop
Language	English