Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by alabienn on August 23rd, 2014
How To Keep Usb On During Sleep Xps 8300
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Owner's Manual - Page 20
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on a removable medium, such as : • E-mails • ...store it on the computer and the printer. 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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on your ISP for ...directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to complete the setup.
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...If this is next to the device name, you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD.
If not, go to step 2. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
5... Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. If Device Driver Rollback does not ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... computer in your operating system.
Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your data files. The drivers ... used by your computer appears. 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.
If you...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... Troubleshooting 67 If the operating system logo appears, wait until you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... down your computer, 27
Index 145 printer cable, 18 connecting, 18 parallel, 18 problems, 46 setting up, 18 USB, 19
problems battery, 32 blue screen, 39 CD drive, 34 CD-RW drive, 34 computer crashes, 38-39 ...and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48
Program Compatibility Wizard, 39
R
reinstalling Windows XP, 66
ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58
S
safety instructions, 9 scanner
problems, 47 screen.
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 Keyboard... Media (Recommended 14 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 15 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...
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 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
... overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on .
7 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
... HDMI connector. NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to ONLY ONE of the connectors on the discrete graphics card.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your display and the discrete graphics card is different. Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on your...
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 16
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery... can 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).
To create a system recovery media:
1.
NOTE: For information on restoring...
Setup Guide - Page 17
...; If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the antenna-in connector on your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting... one from www.dell.com.
Follow the instructions on page 16.
15 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your original order, you need an...
Setup Guide - Page 21
... inserted.
2 Media Card Reader - A blinking white light indicates
hard drive activity. Connect to USB devices, such as a front panel USB 3.0 compliant interface.
6 FlexBay cover -
Covers the FlexBay slot.
7
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Turns
on a media card.
3 Optical drive - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - CAUTION: To avoid loss of the button to view and...
Setup Guide - Page 23
...amber - NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 61) for assistance. Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 33.
21 Used to a ... such as an external drive, MP3 player, mobile phone, and so on or off , in sleep/standby mode or there might be a problem with the system board or the power supply. Turns...
Setup Guide - Page 24
... a device, it again. Doing so may result in potential damage to the USB PowerShare connector. Using Your XPS Desktop
6
USB 2.0 connector - Check the device's specifications before connecting the device.
22 In such cases, turn off your computer
is powered off or in sleep state.
This
feature can be enabled/disabled using
the system setup (BIOS...
Setup Guide - Page 27
... cable to the interior of the power supply. Connects to the appropriate connectors.
4 Expansion card slots -
1 Power connector - Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the power cable. Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on all...
Setup Guide - Page 28
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 USB devices, such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
6
Side L/R ... digital
audio output through optical cables.
2
HDMI connector - Connects to a
monitor or projector.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4) -
Connects to side L/R surround
speakers.
Setup Guide - Page 66
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To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. 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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