Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by stranna76 on September 17th, 2013
How To Have Two Monitors With Dell Xps One Desktop
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Related Dell XPS 8300 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...174; System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you see page 32. System Restore does not monitor your data files. See the Windows Help... them. 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. If a particular driver is detecting hardware in...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. 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 computer and try...
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
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 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 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.
6
Setup Guide - Page 9
... overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on .
7 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
...display, connect the display to connect your computer has a discrete graphics card. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to ONLY ONE of the connectors on your computer and display....or DVI cables at www.dell.com. To enable this feature, enter the system setup (BIOS) utility and set the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to more than one monitor simultaneously. NOTE: Your computer...
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)
9
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
NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to complete your computer setup, but if you can connect it now.
Connect the...
Setup Guide - Page 15
... system's setup process. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows ...on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
13 Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... recovery media:
1. You will require the following to create the system recovery media:
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Click...the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system ...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... → 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 can purchase one from www.dell.com. Follow the instructions on your computer.
3.
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the...
Setup Guide - Page 19
In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your Internet connection:
1.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
17 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2. Click Start → Control Panel.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use ...
Setup Guide - Page 21
... Reader light - Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a front panel USB 3.0 compliant interface.
6 FlexBay cover - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
Can contain an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... on power problems, see "Power Problems" on . The light in
connector - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for assistance.
• Blinking amber - Connects to a microphone
or...page 33.
21 Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for assistance. Used to a pair of this button
indicates the power state:
• Off - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and ...
Setup Guide - Page 28
Connects to a
monitor or projector.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4) -
Connects to
external SATA storage devices.
4
VGA connector - Connects to
amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital
audio output through optical cables.
2
HDMI connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2 3
4
5 12
6
11
10
7
89
26
1
S/PDIF connector - Connects to
the HDMI connector on your ...
Setup Guide - Page 31
The Add/Edit Category window appears.
2.
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. Right-click the category or icon on the screen. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting...
2. ...
Setup Guide - Page 32
... data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds.
Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in all regions. 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
...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...optional)
one 3.5-inch bay for , and upgrading your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center.
For more information regarding the configuration of your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting ...
