Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Owner's Manual - Page 23
... 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...any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Internet Connection
To set up connections...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...the problem, then reinstall the driver from other sources, your first time to use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with
a [!]) on the screen.
62 Advanced...™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD.
...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... in an undesirable operating state.
Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your data files or recover them... Support for hardware that are used by the ResourceCD. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The ...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... Language Options screen appears, select the settings for 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 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM...
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
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 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
... the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on .
7 Restricting airflow around your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. 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
... the display using the connector on your computer and display.
Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer has a discrete graphics card. NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to ONLY 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.
10
Setup Guide - Page 13
... cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of the network cable to either a network port or a broadband device. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now.
NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable...
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
The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system.
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 operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. ...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... Local Backup.
3.
Insert the disc or USB key in the computer.
2. Click Create Recovery Media.
4. 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
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. To set up the TV ...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... ISP information ready.
If you do not have a service outage.
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your connection to a wireless router:
1. Before you can...
Setup Guide - Page 19
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
17 The Connect to complete the setup.
In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP.
4.
...
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
.... To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. 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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