Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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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 screen to the Internet, you can access the Internet and...connection 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 and...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...device name, you installed the new driver. If you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has...63) to return your computer after 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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating ...only for hardware that came installed in your computer appears.
Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTICE: Make...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...drive and the speed 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 shut down the computer and ...System CD 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to recover your computer. The computer automatically restarts ...
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. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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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
Restricting airflow around your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or a drawer when it to place your computer. 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
...-DVI adapter) to connect your display to ONLY ONE of the connectors on your display and the discrete graphics card is different. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to more than one monitor simultaneously.
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.
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Setup Guide - Page 13
Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11
NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to complete your computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Internet ...
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
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system. Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is ...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... disc). You can be used to restore your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. 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
... up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you set up the TV tuner:
1. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions.
To set up your Internet connection.
•...
Setup Guide - Page 18
..., the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can use your wireless Internet connection, you get one.
16 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your ISP information ready. To set up your...
Setup Guide - Page 19
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
17 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your Internet connection:
1. In the search box, type network, and then ...
Setup Guide - Page 20
Front View Features
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Using Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about the features available on your XPS desktop.
Setup Guide - Page 66
... regarding the configuration of your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for a Flexdock or Media Card Reader
64 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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