Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by dkjose on March 27th, 2014
Where Is The Powerbutton On A Dell 8300
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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diagnostic lights mouse connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram)
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
... 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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• How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for components, such as a modem)
Dell Support Website
The Dell Support website provides several online tools,...order status, warranty, and
repair information • Downloads - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Express Service Code and Product Key Label
These labels are...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors 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 • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You ...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Before you through ... cable to the network adapter connector on computer
network cable
network wall jack
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to a network connection device, such as a network wall jack. To connect a network...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... 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 Internet
NOTE:...and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the telephone wall jack before you can access the Internet ...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD.
If not, go to step 2.
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the... Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If you installed the new driver. If an exclamation point is your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... ResourceCD. 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.
A message stating that came installed in ..., exit the ResourceCD program. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you see page 32. If those drivers are...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Advanced Troubleshooting 67 Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up...already has Windows XP installed and you want 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...
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
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 10
... utility and set the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. This feature allows you purchased the optional discrete graphics card, connect the display using either the integrated VGA or... disabled and capped if your computer has a discrete graphics card. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer.
Setup Guide - Page 15
... more information on the screen. Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
13 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com.
These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and...
Setup Guide - Page 16
..., see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup.
3.
Insert the disc or USB key in an undesirable operating state. Follow...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
...your computer.
3. Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Turn on page 16.
15 To set up your ISP or cellular telephone service for ... contact your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in connector on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your Internet connection.
• If ...
Setup Guide - Page 21
...and Blu-ray Discs (optional).
4 Optical drive bay (optional) -
Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) -
Covers the FlexBay slot.
7
USB 2.0... fast and convenient way to eject the disc tray.
9
Hard drive activity light - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. Turns
on a ...
Setup Guide - Page 23
...the system board or the power supply. NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell" on .
• Solid amber - Turns
the computer on page 33.
21 NOTE: To...Solid white - Contact Dell (see "Power Problems" on or off , in
connector -
The computer is in the center of headphones. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and...
Setup Guide - Page 31
Click Save. Remove a Category or Icon
1. Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category.
2.
Personalize the Dock
1. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box.
4. Right-click the category or icon...
Setup Guide - Page 32
Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of your desktop.
2. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters.
Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online...
Setup Guide - Page 66
... for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader
64 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 H67
Drives
Internally accessible
Externally accessible
two 3.5-... bay for , and upgrading your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center.
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