Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by lanjgr on November 22nd, 2013
Where Is Power Switch On Dell Xps
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
...Power Problems 44 Printer Problems 46 Scanner Problems 47 Sound and Speaker Problems 48
No sound from speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50
3 Advanced Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell... Microsoft® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows XP 66
Contents 5
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...page 62). Reinstalling Drivers
NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you installed the new driver.
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which ... name, you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD.
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... Restore. 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 not listed...return your computer appears. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to the hardware, software, or other system settings ...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.
Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now... your location and click Next. 7 Enter 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. 5...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
... drive adding, 96 problems, 33
front door reattaching, 75
H
hard drive problems, 35
hardware conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 problems, 40
Hardware Troubleshooter, 65 Help and Support Center, 14 help files
accessing, 32 Hyper-...System CD, 15 Installation Guide, 15
operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 66
P
password clearing system setup, 109
power problems, 44 turning off your computer, 27...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48
Program Compatibility Wizard, 39
R
reinstalling Windows XP, 66
ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58
S
safety instructions, 9 scanner
problems, 47 screen. printer cable, 18 ... hard to read, 50 monitor is blank, 50 network, 44 other, 40 power, 44
problems (continued) power light conditions, 44 printer, 46 program crashes, 39 program stops responding, 38...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... 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 Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software...
Setup Guide - Page 7
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
5 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.
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. You should never place your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10...
Setup Guide - Page 10
...display, connect the display to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com.
You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to ONLY ONE of the ... Multiple Monitor Feature to the discrete graphics card if the connector on your computer. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. This feature ...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button
12
Setup Guide - Page 15
..., follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
13
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you will take some time to reinstall the...
Setup Guide - Page 16
...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 files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc
NOTE: Dell... recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media:
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• USB key with a minimum capacity of the...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... your Internet connection.
• If you can purchase one from www.dell.com.
Follow the instructions on your computer.
3.
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...
Setup Guide - Page 21
...and Blu-ray Discs (optional).
4 Optical drive bay (optional) - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player....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) -
1 Media Card Reader light - Can contain an additional ...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... tray -
The computer is either the system board or the power supply. Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - Used to a powered speaker or sound system, use with audio
programs.
3
Headphone connector -
There may be a problem with either turned off when pressed. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for use the line-out or...
Setup Guide - Page 24
...XPS Desktop
6
USB 2.0 connector - This
feature can be enabled/disabled using
the system setup (BIOS) utility.
To continue charging, disconnect the device and connect it may not charge when the computer is powered... Do not connect devices that support
USB charging even while your computer
is powered off or in sleep state. Check the device's specifications before connecting the ...
Setup Guide - Page 27
... security cable to the interior of your computer.
6 Padlock rings - Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the computer. NOTE: The power supply light may vary.
2 Power supply light - Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot - Connects to the appropriate connectors.
4 Expansion card slots - Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category.
2. Personalize the Dock
1. Choose the desired option to frequently-used applications,
files, and folders. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting...
Setup Guide - Page 66
Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
System Chipset
Type
Intel...your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center.
Specifications
This section provides information that you may ...
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