Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by Jbl1uncles on May 6th, 2014
Does Xps 8300 Desktop Have Bluetooth
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Owner's Manual - Page 23
...and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer and to the Internet, you can access the Internet and use... 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 vary...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with
a [!]) on the screen.
62 Advanced Tr oubleshooting Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs...the operating state that existed before you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD.
If not, go to step 2. www.dell.com | support....
Owner's Manual - Page 63
.... NOTICE: Make 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 see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
Creating a Restore Point
1 Click the Start button...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...begins to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP, press to select that option. 5 Press to boot from CD message appears, press any key... your computer already has Windows XP installed and 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 Keyboard... 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...
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 8
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Lifting Your Computer
To ensure safety and to avoid any damage to your computer, lift it by holding the lift points in the front and back of your computer.
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Setup Guide - Page 9
... (2 inches) on .
7 Restricting airflow around your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. You should never place your computer. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place...
Setup Guide - Page 10
.... You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to-DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to ONLY ONE of the connectors on the discrete graphics card.
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.
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Setup Guide - Page 13
... the network cable has been securely attached. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector.
To connect your computer. 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. NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button
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Setup Guide - Page 15
..., and setting up Windows for your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. To set up an Internet connection.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... to create the system recovery media:
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc).
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... on the screen. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner may vary by region.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your Internet connection.
• If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... try connecting again later. Contact your connection to your router.
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 documentation that shipped with your wireless router. Click Start → Control Panel...
Setup Guide - Page 19
... click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your Internet connection:
1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
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Setup Guide - Page 20
Front View Features
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Using Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about the features available on your XPS desktop.
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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