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Question posted by lejoxyge on May 25th, 2014

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Answer #1: Posted by online24h on May 25th, 2014 3:29 PM

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Answer #2: Posted by online24h on May 25th, 2014 3:40 PM

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See links below

http://www.dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?docid=266618

http://www.ehow.com/how_6497108_restore-desktop-original-factory-settings.html

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

... diagnostic lights mouse connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram) www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 8300 Series 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

... and technical support • Documentation for my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the... - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are located on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on using Windows •...

Owner's Manual - Page 20

...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 data such as a writable CD or floppy disk. 20... to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the new computer.

Owner's Manual - Page 62

...Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the screen. 62 Advanced Tr oubleshooting If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP...the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list ...

Owner's Manual - Page 63

...not required by the ResourceCD. Using Windows® System Restore The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to the hardware, software, or other... and Support for information on the screen. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your ...

Owner's Manual - Page 67

... on the screen. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the ... your computer. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press...hard drive and the speed of Windows XP, press to select that option. 5...XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you see the Windows desktop... If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to recover...

Owner's Manual - Page 68

The computer automatically restarts. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the What's your computer's name window, enter a ...virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your settings, accept the default selections. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to complete the setup, and remove 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

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. 5

Setup Guide - Page 10

... feature (disabled by default). Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Connect the Display If... you to connect your computer has a discrete graphics card. Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on your computer. NOTE: The integrated VGA and HDMI connectors are disabled and capped if your computer to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell...

Setup Guide - Page 15

... computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the...

Setup Guide - Page 16

... use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc...the computer in the computer. 2. Follow the instructions on page 50. 14 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media...

Setup Guide - Page 17

... the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to the antenna-in ... Follow the instructions on the screen. To complete setting up the TV tuner: 1. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions...

Setup Guide - Page 21

Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. ...lower end of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is inserted. 2 Media Card Reader - Using Your XPS Desktop 8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a front panel USB 3.0 compliant ...

Setup Guide - Page 23

... in sleep/standby mode or there might be a problem with the system board or the power supply. Contact Dell (see "Power Problems" on . 1 Service Tag and Express Service Code - Connects to place portable devices ...player, mobile phone, and so on page 33. 21 Using Your XPS Desktop 5 Power button and light - The computer is in hibernate mode, or is either the system board or ...

Setup Guide - Page 24

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Setup Guide - Page 31

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Setup Guide - Page 32

...‑protected account. To schedule backups: 1. Using Your XPS Desktop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of your desktop. 2. You can access the service on the screen. 30 Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in all regions. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download...

Setup Guide - Page 66

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