Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by drthysha on September 19th, 2013
How To Connect Xps 8300
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Owner's Manual - Page 23
... the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. If you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Setting Up Your Internet Connection
To set up connection, connect a telephone line to the Internet, you are using a DSL or...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... Button 12 Set 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...
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
.... Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to the...the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on the discrete graphics card. Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on your computer has a discrete graphics card. NOTE...
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 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.
10
Setup Guide - Page 13
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 now.
Connect the other end of your computer.
To connect your computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. NOTE: Use only an...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button
12
Setup Guide - Page 15
... to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
13
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process.
NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. To set up an Internet...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... the TV tuner may vary by region.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions.
Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you are using a dial-up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in connector on the screen. To...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... the Internet wizard can use your wireless Internet connection, you cannot connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you get one.
16
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the...
Setup Guide - Page 19
... instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet window appears.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
17 To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP...
Setup Guide - Page 21
1 Media Card Reader light - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Turns
on the lower end of 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 - Connect to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell" on or off , in
connector - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system, use with the system board or the power supply. Used...Power Problems" on .
• Solid amber - Connects to identify your computer.
4 Accessory tray - 1 Service Tag and Express Service Code -
Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light -
Setup Guide - Page 24
... the device. This
feature can be enabled/disabled using
the system setup (BIOS) utility. Using Your XPS Desktop
6
USB 2.0 connector - Check the device's specifications before connecting the device.
22 To continue charging, disconnect the device and connect it may result in potential damage to the USB PowerShare connector. The USB PowerShare
feature (enabled by...
Setup Guide - Page 27
... supply light - Provide access to connectors on all computers.
3 Back panel connectors -
Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the power cable. Connects to the appropriate connectors.
4 Expansion card slots - Attaches a commercially available security cable .... Indicates power availability of your computer.
6 Padlock rings - Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot -
Setup Guide - Page 28
..., such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
6
Side L/R surround connector - 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 a
monitor or projector.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to
amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital
audio output through optical cables.
2
HDMI connector -
Setup Guide - Page 29
... next to a center speaker or
subwoofer.
12
Network connector and light -
Connects to
recording or playback devices such as
a microphone, cassette player, CD
player, or VCR.
11
Center/subwoofer connector -
Connects to
the connector indicate the status and
activity for audio input.
9
Front L/R line-out connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
7
Rear L/R surround connector -
Setup Guide - Page 30
..., such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and viewed directly on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment.
28
You can be recorded to a disc... can access websites, setup an e-mail accout, and upload or download files. 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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