Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by kakid on July 12th, 2014
How To Go To Recovery Dell Xps 8300
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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 connector ... 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
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
...users
and technical support • Documentation for my computer
• How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such
as memory,
the ... Contact information, order status, warranty, and
repair information • Downloads - www.dell.com | support.dell.com
What are located on the screen.
14 Finding Infor mation for Your Computer Express...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
...can store it on printer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to the USB connectors on the computer ...and the printer.
The USB connectors fit only one way. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Attach the USB printer cable to move data such as a writable CD or...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
... on computer
network cable
network wall jack
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you connect your computer.
To connect a... it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that it . www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Before you through...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the same line simultaneously.
• Cable modem connections that provide... 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 Internet
NOTE: ISPs...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers
NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on ... you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com
5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in an undesirable operating state.
If you want to allow you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. For drivers information, see page 32.
Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...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 ...2 Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.
Booting From the Operating System CD 1 Save...
Setup Guide - Page 5
...the Operating System 13 Create System Recovery 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 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30...
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. 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.
Setup Guide - Page 10
... connectors available on your computer. NOTE: Your computer supports the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled by default). Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your display and the discrete graphics card is different. NOTE: The integrated VGA and ... using the connector on your computer to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com.
Setup Guide - Page 15
... an Internet connection. The Windows setup screens will need to complete.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer unusable and you will take some time to... 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
... 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 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 DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... instructions in connector on page 16.
15 Follow the instructions on your computer.
3. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your original order, you are using a ... connector before you set up your Internet connection.
• If you can purchase one from www.dell.com. To set up the TV tuner:
1. Turn on the screen.
If an external USB ...
Setup Guide - Page 21
...hard drive activity light is inserted.
2 Media Card Reader - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 ...the computer reads or writes
data. A blinking white light indicates
hard drive activity.
Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - CAUTION: To avoid loss of the button to USB...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... board or the power supply. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61) for assistance. The light in hibernate mode, or is on . Contact Dell (see "Power Problems" on or off...• Off -
The computer is not receiving power.
• Solid white -
Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - There may be a problem with either turned off when pressed....
Setup Guide - Page 31
.... Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category.
2. Choose the desired option to the Dock or a category.
Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Click Save. The Add/Edit Category window appears.
2. Select an icon for the category in the...
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 computer using a password‑protected account. For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds.
Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in all regions. Follow the...
Setup Guide - Page 66
Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
System Chipset
Type
Intel...upgrading 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. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating...
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