Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by lynklos on February 18th, 2012
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Owner's Manual - Page 23
... provided with Windows XP.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to complete the setup. Dial-up connections are using a dial-up an AOL or MSN connection: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
...previous state, 63 See problems
turning off your computer, 27
Index 145 printer cable, 18 connecting, 18 parallel, 18 problems, 46 setting up, 18 USB, 19
problems battery, 32...is blank, 50 software, 38-39 sound and speakers, 48 troubleshooting chart, 30 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48
Program Compatibility Wizard, 39
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reinstalling Windows XP, 66
ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58
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Setup Guide - Page 5
... Button 12 Set Up 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...
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
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. NOTE: The ... the discrete graphics card. NOTE: Your computer supports the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled by default).
Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on your computer and display. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available...
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.
10
Setup Guide - Page 13
... cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to complete your computer to either a network port or a broadband device. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 To connect your computer setup, but if you can connect it now.
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required to the...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button
12
Setup Guide - Page 15
....
13
The Windows setup screens will need to complete. To set up an Internet connection. NOTE: For more information on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render... system.
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... instructions in connector on page 16.
15 Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection.
• If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your computer.
2.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... network, and
then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to the Internet but have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can use your wireless Internet connection, you do not have successfully connected in your country.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation...
Setup Guide - Page 19
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
17 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP.
4. Save and close any open files, and exit any...
Setup Guide - Page 21
... computer while the hard drive activity light is inserted.
2 Media Card Reader - Can contain an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot - Connect to eject the disc tray.
9
Hard drive activity light - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - CAUTION: To avoid loss of the button to USB devices, such as a front panel USB...
Setup Guide - Page 23
...The computer is in
connector - Contact Dell (see "Power Problems" on page 61) for assistance. Connects to a powered speaker or sound system, use with either turned off when pressed. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on...Service Tag and Express Service Code - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - There may be a problem with the system board or the power supply.
Setup Guide - Page 24
...to charge the device.
To continue charging, disconnect the device and connect it may result in potential damage to
USB devices, such as...connect devices that support
USB charging even while your computer
is powered off or in sleep state. The USB PowerShare
feature (enabled by default) allows you turn on /off your computer.
Doing so may stop charging. Using Your XPS Desktop...
Setup Guide - Page 27
1 Power connector - Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the computer.
Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of the power supply. Indicates power availability of your computer.
6 Padlock rings -
Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security...
Setup Guide - Page 28
Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2 3
4
5 12
6
11
10
7
89
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1
S/PDIF connector - Connects to a
monitor or projector.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to
external SATA storage devices.
4
VGA connector - Connect to
the HDMI connector on your display
or TV.
3
eSATA connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or ...
Setup Guide - Page 29
... input.
9
Front L/R line-out connector - Connects to front L/R speakers.
10
Line-in connector -
Connects to rear L/R surround
speakers.
8
Microphone connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
7
Rear L/R surround connector - Connects to an audio cable for a wired network connection.
27
Connects to a microphone for voice or
to a center speaker or
subwoofer.
12
Network connector...
Setup Guide - Page 30
... such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and viewed directly on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment.
28 Check your purchase order for software ...can access websites, setup an e-mail accout, and upload or download files. Using Your XPS Desktop
Software Features
Productivity and Communication
You can use your computer to watch videos, play games...
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