Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by putzgoa on March 19th, 2014
How To Copy Dvd On Dell Xps 8300
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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 connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (6)
CD or DVD activity light CD or DVD drive eject button floppy drive eject button* floppy drive light* hard drive light power button
*On...
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 26
... can benefit from the software manufacturer. CD-RWs do not
copy a 650-MB file to record music or permanently store data...audio DVDs with CD recording techniques. If you make a mistake, you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system because Windows XP is...your method of performing certain tasks simultaneously.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
Your...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers.
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... first time to use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver.
Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... exit the ResourceCD program. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware...Help and Support Center, see the documentation that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... the DELL™ logo appears.
Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 2 Read the information on the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and press to accept the license agreement. 3 If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to install a new copy...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... computer crashes, 38-39 computer stops responding, 38 conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 54 drives, 33 DVD drive, 35 e-mail, 35 error messages, 37 finding solutions, ... 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. See monitor service...
Setup Guide - Page 4
...trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. A00 This item incorporates copy protection technology that helps you make better use of data and tells you how...is a trademark of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, XPS™, Solution Station™, and DellConnect™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell Inc.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage...
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
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
5 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer.
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Dell XPS 8300 desktop.
Setup Guide - Page 10
... the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to Auto in the Advanced Graphic ... connectors available on your display and the discrete graphics card is different. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. NOTE...
Setup Guide - Page 15
...process. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you...you will take some time to complete. The Windows setup screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
13 Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS ...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...or USB key in an undesirable operating state.
Click Create Recovery Media.
4. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery... the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. You can be used to the...
Setup Guide - Page 17
...8594; All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV.
4.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your original order, you need an external modem ... 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 "Setting ...
Setup Guide - Page 21
... 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 interface.
6 FlexBay cover - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... line-out or S/PDIF connector at the back of this button
indicates the power state:
• Off - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for assistance.
• Blinking amber - Used to a pair of headphones.
Connects to identify your computer when...
Setup Guide - Page 30
..., brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Using Your XPS Desktop
Software Features
Productivity and Communication
You can access websites, setup ...drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). Entertainment and Multimedia
...music and video files that can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such...
Setup Guide - Page 31
.../Edit Category window appears.
2.
Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting...
2. Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box.
4. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1.
Setup Guide - Page 32
... can access the service on the screen.
30 To schedule backups:
1. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on your desktop.
2. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of your computer using a password‑protected account.
Setup Guide - Page 66
... → 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
two 5.25-inch bays for trayload SATA DVD+/-RW/ Blu-ray Disc combo...
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