Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by wollBria on February 6th, 2014
How To Setup Xps 8300 Printer
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
Network Problems 44 Power Problems 44 Printer Problems 46 Scanner Problems 47 Sound and Speaker Problems 48
No sound from speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video and Monitor... an Earlier Operating State 64 Undoing the Last System Restore 64 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
...computer to the new computer. USB connector on computer
USB printer cable
USB connector on printer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to ...www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
... 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 Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office.
1 Click the Start button...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
To connect to the modem connector on the same ...to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen to the...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. If you installed the new driver. If not, go to step 2. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see page 63) to return your first time to use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... recover them. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen.
If you want to allow you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. To...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... remove the CD. 4 If you 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 open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
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support contacting Dell, 113
system board, 81
System Restore, 63
system setup program, 106
T
Tell Me How help file accessing, 32
troubleshooting conflicts... other, 40 power, 44
problems (continued) power light conditions, 44 printer, 46 program crashes, 39 program stops responding, 38 programs and Windows...XP, 66
ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58
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safety instructions, 9 scanner
problems, 47...
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
...: Your computer supports the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled by default). Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to ONLY ONE of the connectors on...the connectors available on the discrete graphics card.
To enable this feature, enter the system setup (BIOS) utility and set the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional ...
Setup Guide - Page 13
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to the ...broadband device.
To connect your computer. Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required to complete your computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached.
A click indicates that ...
Setup Guide - Page 15
... your computer available at support.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process.
Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the...follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to complete.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer unusable and you will take some time to ...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions.
To complete setting up your Internet connection.
• If you are using a dial-up... the instructions in connector on page 16.
15
Turn on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your original order, you can ...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2. Contact your ISP to a network.
4. To set up your connection to complete the setup. 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...
Setup Guide - Page 19
... click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your Internet connection:
1. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP.
4.
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me...
To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
17 Click Start → Control Panel.
3.
Setup Guide - Page 21
....
19 Can contain an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot -
Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Provides a fast and convenient way to ...a media card.
3 Optical drive - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. Connect to eject the disc tray.
9
Hard drive activity light - Plays or ...
Setup Guide - Page 24
... off your computer. Check the device's specifications before connecting the device.
22 NOTE: Certain devices may stop charging. Using Your XPS Desktop
6
USB 2.0 connector - This
feature can be enabled/disabled using
the system setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: If you
to charge portable devices that require more than 1.5 A/5 V input current for charging to
USB...
Setup Guide - Page 28
... storage devices.
4
VGA connector - Connects to a
monitor or projector.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4) -
Connect to side L/R surround
speakers.
Connects to USB devices, such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
6
Side L/R surround connector - Connects to
amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital
audio output through optical cables.
2
HDMI connector...
Setup Guide - Page 30
... and Blu-ray Discs (optional). Optional software applications enable you can access websites, setup an e-mail accout, and upload or download files.
After connecting to the Internet, ... software installed on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment.
28 Using Your XPS Desktop
Software Features
Productivity and Communication
You can use your computer to watch videos, play games...
Setup Guide - Page 66
Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
System Chipset
Type
Intel H67
Drives
Internally accessible
Externally accessible
two 3.5-inch bays for SATA hard drives
...
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