Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by autojared on January 2nd, 2014
How To Turn On Wireless Xps 8300 Desktop
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Owner's Manual - Page 23
...setup. NOTE: Selecting the 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 ISP offerings vary by country... programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Owner's Manual - Page 62
If not, go to step 2. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your first time to use the ResourceCD, .... If you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with
a [!]) on the screen...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
...not required by your computer. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you installed additional hardware, the drivers for information ... state. NOTE: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for hardware that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...Licensing Agreement screen, and press to accept the license agreement. 3 If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to select To set up Windows now. 2 Read the information on the ...wait until 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 shut down the computer and try...
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
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
5 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.
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.
6
Setup Guide - Page 9
... least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on .
7 You should never 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
... connectors are disabled and capped if your computer and display. 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. You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI...
Setup Guide - Page 11
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
See the following table to -DVI adapter + DVI cable)
9 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.
Setup Guide - Page 13
... connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of the network cable to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of your computer.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop 11 NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to complete your computer to either a network port or a broadband device. To connect your...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button
12
Setup Guide - Page 15
... to reinstall the operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process.
The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... to create the system recovery media:
• Dell DataSafe Local Backup
• USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). 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
... to the antenna-in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on your computer.
3. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup...up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in connector on page 16.
15
Turn on the screen. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV...
Setup Guide - Page 18
...→ Connect to complete the setup. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your router. ...files, and exit any open programs.
2.
Contact your ISP for offerings available in your wireless Internet connection, you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past...
Setup Guide - Page 21
...compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - A blinking white light indicates
hard drive activity. Plays or...records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional).
4 Optical drive bay (optional) -
Turns
on when the computer reads or writes
data. Connect to eject the disc tray.
9
Hard...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... is in
connector - There may be a problem with audio
programs.
3
Headphone connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light - NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on .... such as an external drive, MP3 player, mobile phone, and so on page 33.
21 Turns
the computer on page 61) for assistance.
• Blinking amber -
Used to a microphone
...
Setup Guide - Page 24
...that support
USB charging even while your computer
is powered off your computer. Using Your XPS Desktop
6
USB 2.0 connector -
Doing so may stop charging.
NOTE: Certain devices may...drive, or MP3 player.
7
USB 2.0 connector with USB
PowerShare - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. Check the device's specifications before connecting the device.
22 The USB PowerShare...
Setup Guide - Page 66
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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