Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by insam on August 13th, 2014
Xps 8300 Hdmi Port How To Use
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Owner's Manual - Page 23
... integrated firewall provided with Windows XP.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Internet, you can access the Internet and use your existing phone line. To...exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the same line simultaneously.
• Cable modem connections that provide high...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... step 5.
2 When the ResourceCD installation program starts, follow the prompts on the screen.
62 Advanced Tr oubleshooting
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 62). www.dell.com | support.dell.com
5 Click Device...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP ...used by your computer are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program. If a particular driver is not listed, then that came installed in your computer appears. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see the documentation that driver is detecting hardware in your computer.
If you see the Windows desktop...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... Up the Operating System 13 Create System Recovery 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 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe...
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.
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Setup Guide - Page 10
... disabled and capped if your computer and display. This feature allows you purchased the optional discrete graphics card, connect the display using either the integrated VGA or HDMI connector. 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...
Setup Guide - Page 11
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
See the following table to -DVI adapter + DVI cable)
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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
... a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to the network ... or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to either a network port or a broadband device. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you can connect it...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...restoring your computer to restore your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE:...: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media:
• Dell...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can use your wireless Internet connection, you get one.
16 Before you can help you need to connect... on the screen to a network.
4. If you do not have a service outage.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with ...
Setup Guide - Page 19
...up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
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Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2. In...Set up your Internet connection:
1. Click Start → Control Panel.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP.
4.
The Connect to complete the setup. NOTE: If you do not ...
Setup Guide - Page 20
Front View Features
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18 Using Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about the features available on your XPS desktop.
Setup Guide - Page 21
... data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is inserted.
2 Media Card Reader -
Can contain an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - A blinking white light indicates
hard drive activity. Indicates if a media card is blinking.
19 Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and...
Setup Guide - Page 23
...drive, MP3 player, mobile phone, and so on or off , in
connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - Turns
the computer on . The light in the ...the system board or the power supply. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on .
• Solid amber -
Used to a pair of this button
indicates the power state:
• Off -
The computer is on page 61...
Setup Guide - Page 24
Using Your XPS Desktop
6
USB 2.0 connector - This
feature can be enabled/disabled using
the system setup (BIOS) utility. In such cases, turn off your computer while charging a device, it again. Doing so may not charge when the computer ...
Setup Guide - Page 27
..., and other devices to the interior of your computer.
6 Padlock rings -
Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the appropriate connectors.
4 Expansion card slots - Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot - The appearance of the power supply.
Setup Guide - Page 28
Connect to
amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital
audio output through optical cables.
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HDMI connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
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S/PDIF connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
6
Side L/R ...
Setup Guide - Page 29
...
recording or playback devices such as
a microphone, cassette player, CD
player, or VCR.
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Center/subwoofer connector - Connects to front L/R speakers.
10
Line-in connector -
Using Your XPS Desktop
7
Rear L/R surround connector -
Connects your computer to rear L/R surround
speakers.
8
Microphone connector - Connects to a network
or a broadband device if you are...
Setup Guide - Page 30
... including CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). Entertainment and Multimedia
You can use your own CDs/DVDs/ Blu-ray Discs (optional), listen to music and radio stations....saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Using Your XPS Desktop
Software Features
Productivity and Communication
You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your computer to...
Setup Guide - Page 66
...; All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer. 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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