Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by mltjl on June 10th, 2014
How Do I Enable Wireless On My Dell Xps 8300
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Related Dell XPS 8300 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 1
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diagnostic 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 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...
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 23
... open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Dial-up connections are ...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 telephone...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
...prompts on the screen.
62 Advanced Tr oubleshooting If you installed the new driver.
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. If not, go to ...before 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 see ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your system window. 6 Click the driver that...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...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 ... Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The computer automatically restarts multiple times.
Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen ...
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...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
Solving Problems 31 Beep ...
Setup Guide - Page 7
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer. 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.
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Setup Guide - Page 10
...connect the display using either the integrated VGA or HDMI connector. To enable this feature, enter the system setup (BIOS) utility and set ... to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. Otherwise, connect the display using the connector on the discrete ...card is different. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to the discrete...
Setup Guide - Page 15
...steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you through several procedures including ... set up an Internet connection.
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with
the Microsoft Windows operating system.
NOTE: For...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... it was in an undesirable operating state. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer.
2.
Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup.
3.
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...
Setup Guide - Page 17
... your computer.
2.
Setting Up a Wired Connection
• If you are using a dial-up your Internet connection.
• If you can purchase one from www.dell.com.
Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in connector on page 16.
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Setup Guide - Page 18
...programs.
2.
Have your country. Before you can help you need to connect to your wireless router. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your ISP ...If you do not have a service outage.
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.
In...
Setup Guide - Page 21
... USB 3.0 compliant interface.
6 FlexBay cover - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional).
4 Optical drive bay (optional) -
Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Can support an optional Dell FlexBay compatible device such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player. Press the marked portion on the lower end...
Setup Guide - Page 23
Turns
the computer on page 61) for assistance.
• Blinking amber - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on or off , in
connector -
Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light -
The light in sleep/standby mode or there might be a problem with either turned off when pressed.
Used to identify your ...
Setup Guide - Page 24
...continue charging, disconnect the device and connect it may result in sleep state. The USB PowerShare
feature (enabled by default) allows you turn on /off or in sleep state.
In such cases, turn off... the USB PowerShare connector. This
feature can be enabled/disabled using
the system setup (BIOS) utility. Doing so may stop charging.
Using Your XPS Desktop
6
USB 2.0 connector -
Setup Guide - Page 30
... files that can be recorded to music and radio stations.
Optional software applications enable you can access websites, setup an e-mail accout, and upload or download files...After connecting to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Using Your XPS Desktop
Software Features
Productivity and Communication
You can use your computer to watch videos, play games,...
Setup Guide - Page 31
...
Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock.
29 Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category.
2. Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1.
Setup Guide - Page 32
... your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters.
Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area of your desktop.
2. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and...
Setup Guide - Page 66
Computer Model
Dell XPS 8300
Processor
Type
Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7
System Chipset
Type
Intel... 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. For more information regarding the configuration of your ...
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