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Does Dell Xps 8300 Pc Have Wireless Capabilities
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Related Dell XPS 8300 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 1
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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 connector ... lights mouse connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram)
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
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... 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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..., articles from technicians,
and online courses • Community Forum - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Contact information, order status, warranty, and
repair information •...
and technical support • Documentation for my computer
• How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such
as memory,
the...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
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3 Attach the USB printer cable to the new computer over a network or serial .... 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 wizard to move data such as: • E-mails • Toolbar settings •...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
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... certain tasks simultaneously. If you make a mistake, you want to function as two logical microprocessors, capable of the blank CD to finalize the recording. • Use a blank CD-RW to a ...Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system because Windows XP is an Intel® technology that can benefit from the software manufacturer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Using Blank CD-Rs ...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
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... operating state that existed before you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. Reinstalling Drivers
NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your first time to use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with
a [!]) on the device icon. If you installed...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
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... are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Creating...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
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...DELL™ logo appears.
Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to install a new copy of your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and remove the CD. 4 If you see the Windows desktop...setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP, press to select that option. 5 Press to select the highlighted partition (...
Setup Guide - Page 5
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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
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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 10
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...set the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. NOTE: Your computer supports the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled by default).
NOTE: When...display to connect your display and the discrete graphics card is different. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to ONLY ONE of the connectors on your computer. You ...
Setup Guide - Page 15
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Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft ...you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com.
The Windows setup screens will need to complete.
NOTE: For more information on the screen. To set up ...
Setup Guide - Page 16
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... on page 50.
14 You can be used to create the system recovery media:
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You...drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in the computer.
2. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery...
Setup Guide - Page 17
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... connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Follow the instructions on your computer.
3.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your original order, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone...
Setup Guide - Page 18
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To set up your ISP to a wireless router:
1. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network.
4. Contact your ... wireless Internet connection, you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your ISP information ready. 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...
Setup Guide - Page 21
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1 Media Card Reader light -
Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Press the marked portion on the lower end of... and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on when the computer reads or writes
data. Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. Indicates if a media card is...
Setup Guide - Page 23
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....
• Blinking amber - The computer is in the center of headphones. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on or off , in
connector -
Turns
the computer on page 61) for ... problem with the system board or the power supply.
Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 33.
21 Used to identify your computer.
4...
Setup Guide - Page 31
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The Add/Edit Category window appears.
2. Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box.
4. Remove a Category or Icon
1. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Click Save. Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category.
2. Add an ...
Setup Guide - Page 32
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... data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters.
Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in all regions. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of your...
Setup Guide - Page 66
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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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