Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by stoneAlh on March 29th, 2014
Does The Dell Xps 8300 Have Firewire?
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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diagnostic lights mouse connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram)
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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...
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 14
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and technical support • Documentation for my computer
• How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such
as memory,
the... on the screen.
14 Finding Infor mation for components, such as a modem)
Dell Support Website
The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Contact information, order...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... 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 move data such as: • E-mails • Toolbar ... can store it on the computer and the printer.
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3 Attach the USB printer cable to the new computer.
Owner's Manual - Page 22
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Before you through the ...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 connect your computer. To connect a network cable:
NOTE: Insert...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Internet
NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings ...-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. 3 Click Checklist for setup instructions.
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... at support.dell.com and your first time to use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see page 63) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from other sources, your computer after you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...regular backups of your data files or recover them. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to the hardware, software, or other system settings have.... 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.
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...DELL™ logo appears.
NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key. Advanced 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 ...
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
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
...-to-DVI adapter) to connect your display to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to the discrete graphics card if the connector on... Monitor Feature to Auto in the Advanced Graphic Configuration section.
8 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer has a discrete graphics card.
Setup Guide - Page 15
... so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTE: For more information on the screen...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... media:
1. Follow the instructions on page 50.
14 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create... settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup.
3. You will require the following to restore your operating system using the system recovery...
Setup Guide - Page 17
...Internet (Optional)
To connect to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com.
To set up the TV tuner:
1. If an external USB modem ..., follow the instructions in connector on your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your computer.
2. Click Start → All Programs...
Setup Guide - Page 21
Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. Turns
on...Connect to eject the disc tray.
9
Hard drive activity light - A blinking white light indicates
hard drive activity. Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Press the marked portion on the lower end of data, never turn off the computer ...
Setup Guide - Page 23
...Connects to a powered speaker or sound system, use with either turned off when pressed. Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light -
The light in sleep/standby mode or there might be a ...mobile phone, and so on page 61) for assistance.
• Blinking amber - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on .
The computer is either the system board or the power supply. Used to...
Setup Guide - Page 31
Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box.
4. Remove a Category or Icon
1.
Personalize the ...
Setup Guide - Page 32
... backup and recovery service that appear on your computer using a password‑protected account. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds.
Follow the instructions that helps protect 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 data and...
Setup Guide - Page 66
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...3.5-inch bay for , and upgrading your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader
64 To...
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