Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by miYomeev on May 11th, 2014
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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 ...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
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 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.
6
Setup Guide - Page 9
... a drawer when it to place your computer. You should never place your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. 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
....dell.com. NOTE: Your computer supports the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled by default). You may need to use an appropriate adapter (DVI-to-VGA adapter or HDMI-to-DVI adapter) to connect your display to the discrete graphics card if the connector on the discrete graphics card. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop...
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.
10
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button
12
Setup Guide - Page 15
... drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
13 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information on the screen. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... page 50.
14
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
... to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Turn on your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in connector on your computer.
3.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your ISP or cellular telephone service for...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... wireless router. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network.
4. Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your router.
In the search box, type network...
Setup Guide - Page 19
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
17 The Connect to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP.
4. To set up a ...
Setup Guide - Page 21
... (2) -
Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
1 Media Card Reader light - Indicates if a media card is blinking.
19 Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a front panel USB 3.0 compliant interface.
6 FlexBay cover - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject...
Setup Guide - Page 23
.../standby mode or there might be a problem with the system board or the power supply. Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for assistance.
• Blinking amber - Contact Dell (see "Power Problems" on .
• Solid amber - Connects to a pair of this button
indicates the power state...
Setup Guide - Page 24
... you
to charge portable devices that require more than 1.5 A/5 V input current for charging to charge the device.
NOTE: Certain devices may stop charging. Using Your XPS Desktop
6
USB 2.0 connector -
Setup Guide - Page 31
Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box.
4. Add an Icon
Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock.
29 Right-click the category or icon on the screen.
Choose the desired option to the Dock or a category. The...
Setup Guide - Page 32
...for fast upload/download speeds. 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. ...30 NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on your desktop.
2.
Setup Guide - Page 60
... the risk of the preceding requirements will be returned in the
original (or equivalent) packing materials. Pack the equipment to be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to Dell. NOTE: You are also responsible for paying shipping expenses. NOTE: Returns that are not accepted. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are missing any product...
Setup Guide - Page 66
For more information regarding the configuration of your computer. 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. Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
System Chipset
Type...
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