Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by ragz2Nu on September 1st, 2014
Is My Dell Xps Desktop Bluetooth Enabled
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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...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 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30
Solving Problems 31 Beep ...
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. 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.
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Setup Guide - Page 8
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Lifting Your Computer
To ensure safety and to avoid any damage to your computer, lift it by holding the lift points in the front and back of your computer.
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Setup Guide - Page 9
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. ...
Setup Guide - Page 10
...display to more than one monitor simultaneously. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to ONLY...-DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on your... the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled by default). To enable this feature, enter the system setup (BIOS) utility and set the...
Setup Guide - Page 11
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. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
See the following table to -DVI adapter + DVI cable)
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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 13
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11
To connect your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of your computer setup, but if you have an existing network or ...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button
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Setup Guide - Page 15
... BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
13 NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system.
To set...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... up Microsoft Windows. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to create the system recovery media:
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... on your Internet connection.
• If you are using a dial-up your computer.
3.
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 connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and...
Setup Guide - Page 19
... Internet connection:
1. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet window appears.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
17 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center...
Setup Guide - Page 21
...records CDs, 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. Press the marked portion....
5 FlexBay slot - Covers the FlexBay slot.
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USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - 1 Media Card Reader light -
Setup Guide - Page 23
...
indicates the power state:
• Off - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for assistance. Using Your XPS Desktop
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Power button and light -
The computer is on... signal for assistance.
• Blinking amber - Used to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
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Microphone or line-in the center of your computer.
4...
Setup Guide - Page 24
Using Your XPS Desktop
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USB 2.0 connector - The USB PowerShare
feature (enabled by default) allows you turn on /off or in sleep state. NOTE: If you
...the computer is powered on the computer to your computer while charging a device, it again.
This
feature can be enabled/disabled using
the system setup (BIOS) utility. Doing so may result in sleep state.
Connects to the USB ...
Setup Guide - Page 30
... connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment.
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Optional software applications enable you can access websites, setup an e-mail accout, and upload or ...players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and viewed directly on your computer.
Using Your XPS Desktop
Software Features
Productivity and Communication
You can use your computer to watch videos, play games,...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... desired option to the Dock or a category. Remove a Category or Icon
1.
Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box.
4. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Right-click the category or icon on the screen. Select an icon for the category in...
Setup Guide - Page 32
...For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. To schedule backups:
1.
Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in all regions. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. NOTE: A broadband connection is..., 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...
Setup Guide - Page 66
Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
System Chipset
Type
Intel H67...
This section provides information that you may vary by region. To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer.
NOTE: ...
