Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by fidtub on September 11th, 2014
Dell 8300 Xp Will Not Connect To My Broad Band
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Answer #1: Posted by DellJesse1 on September 15th, 2014 11:12 AM
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fidtub,
You can click the link below for setting up and troubleshooting your network and wireless connections.
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Owner's Manual - Page 20
... the data to the new computer over a network 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... CD or floppy disk.
20 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the new computer.
Owner's Manual - Page 22
...click Next.
22 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Before you through the process of the ... 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet, you can access the Internet and use your Internet connection. With a DSL connection, you need a modem or network connection and...on the screen.
NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP.
4 Complete the checklist and required ...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
If an exclamation point is your first time to use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to step 2. If not, go to replace the driver... other sources, your computer after you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD.
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5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to step 5.
2 When the ResourceCD...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...state. 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. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data...not monitor your data files.
Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier ...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any key. The computer automatically restarts multiple times. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears...
Owner's Manual - Page 68
..., accept the default selections. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
8 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the What's ... screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use this computer connect to provide
further information regarding your network configuration, enter your Microsoft Office or...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
... reattaching, 75
H
hard drive problems, 35
hardware conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 problems, 40
Hardware Troubleshooter, 65 Help and Support ...-Threading, 26
I
IEEE 1394 problems, 41
Internet problems, 35
Internet connection about, 23 options, 23 setting up, 23
IRQ conflicts, 65
K...Guide, 15
operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 66
P
password clearing system setup, 109
power problems, 44...
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 CD..., 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 4
... their products. All rights reserved. and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Dell Inc. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that is...174; is a registered trademark and Core™ is used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, XPS™, Solution Station™, and DellConnect™ are prohibited. Microsoft®, Windows...
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
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer. 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.
Setup Guide - Page 10
... and the discrete graphics card is different. Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on your computer to ...dell.com. You may need to use an appropriate adapter (DVI-to-VGA adapter or HDMI-to-DVI adapter) to connect your computer. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer and display. NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect...
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.
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Setup Guide - Page 15
...license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. CAUTION:... features, go to complete. To set up an Internet connection.
NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is ...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... on your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your original order, you can purchase one from www.dell.com.
To set up your computer.
3. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to the telephone wall...
Setup Guide - Page 21
...additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot - Connect to eject the disc tray.
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Hard ...DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional).
4 Optical drive bay (optional) - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. 1 Media... Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - A blinking white light indicates
hard drive activity.
Setup Guide - Page 23
... or the power supply. The computer is either the system board or the power supply. Contact Dell (see "Power Problems" on .
• Solid amber - There may be a problem with either turned off when pressed. Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light -
The computer is in hibernate mode, or is on page 33...
Setup Guide - Page 32
...: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on your computer using a password‑protected account. To schedule backups:
1. Follow the instructions that helps protect your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters.
Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online...
