Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by 5ztycho4 on August 13th, 2013
Does The Xps 8300 Have Firewire
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Owner's Manual - Page 23
... 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 telephone wall jack before...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 Network Setup Wizard and follow the...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... 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....for Dell™ computers.
If an exclamation point is your first time to use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with
a [!]) on your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to reinstall and follow... computer are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program. 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. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...Licensing Agreement screen, and press to accept the license agreement. 3 If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to boot from the CD. 6 When the Regional and Language Options screen ...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, and then shut down the computer and try again...
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
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.
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
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 overheat. ...
Setup Guide - Page 10
... computer has a discrete graphics card. You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to Auto in the Advanced Graphic Configuration section.
8 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer and display. Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on your computer to more than one...
Setup Guide - Page 11
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. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
See the following table to -DVI adapter + DVI cable)
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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
... that the network cable has been securely attached. NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to the network connector.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11
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
... BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to reinstall the operating system. 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 connection.
NOTE: For more...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... the Operating System disc). Insert the disc or USB key in an undesirable operating state.
Follow the instructions on page 50.
14 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
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the Internet, you set up the TV tuner:
1.
Follow the instructions on your computer.
2.
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. Connect the TV/digital antenna ...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... outage. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2. Have your ISP information ready. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your router.
Setup Guide - Page 19
... the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP.
4. Click Start → Control Panel.
3.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
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NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your Internet connection:
1. To set up...
Setup Guide - Page 20
Using Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about the features available on your XPS desktop.
Front View Features
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Setup Guide - Page 66
...→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Specifications
This section provides information that you may vary by region. 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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