Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by raAuk on July 16th, 2014
Does A Dell 8300 Have A Vga Port
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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diagnostic lights mouse connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram)
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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
... Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 61 What Is a Driver 61 Identifying Drivers 61 Reinstalling Drivers 62 Using Windows® System Restore 63 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 64 Undoing the Last System Restore 64 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...my computer • How to technical service and
support questions • Online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Contact information, order status, warranty, and
repair information • ... technical support • Documentation for my computer
• How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for my computer • Answers...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... the device name, you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. If an exclamation point is your computer might not work ...If not, go to step 2.
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the screen.
62 Advanced Tr oubleshooting
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5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
.... 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... information on the screen. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen.
For...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press...press to accept the license agreement. 3 If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the ...
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
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.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer.
Setup Guide - Page 10
... appropriate adapter (DVI-to-VGA adapter or HDMI-to-DVI adapter) to connect your display to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. NOTE: Your computer..., connect the display to Auto in the Advanced Graphic Configuration section.
8 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. Otherwise...
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 13
... network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of the network cable to either a network port or a broadband device. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband...existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to the network ...
Setup Guide - Page 15
... support.dell.com. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer ... setting up Windows for your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
13 The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system.
...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... Recovery Media" on the screen. You can be used 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 soon...
Setup Guide - Page 17
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. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to the antenna-in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on your ISP or cellular ...
Setup Guide - Page 21
... activity light is inserted.
2 Media Card Reader - Indicates if a media card is blinking.
19 Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. Plays or records CDs, DVDs,...Hard drive activity light - A blinking white light indicates
hard drive activity. Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) -
Setup Guide - Page 23
...XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - The computer is on page 61) for assistance.
Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on .
• Solid amber -
The computer is either the system board or the power supply. Contact Dell...or the power supply. NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell" on page 33.
21 Connects to place portable devices such as an ...
Setup Guide - Page 28
...to USB devices, such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
6
Side L/R surround connector -
Connect to a
monitor or projector.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2 3
4
5 12
6
11
10
7
89
26
1
S/PDIF connector -
Connects to side L/R surround
speakers. Connects to
the HDMI connector on your display
or TV...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... that provides easy access to the Dock or a category. Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box.
4. Click Save.
Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1.
Remove a Category or Icon
1. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting...
2. Add an Icon
Drag...
Setup Guide - Page 32
... is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in all regions. To schedule backups:
1. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated..., go to DellDataSafe.com.
You can access the service on the screen.
30 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
...Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core...3.5-inch bay for , and upgrading your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center.
Specifications
This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more information...
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