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Owner's Manual - Page 20
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... store it on the computer and the printer. USB connector on computer
USB printer cable
USB connector on printer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as: ...Up and Using Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Attach the USB printer cable to the new computer.
Owner's Manual - Page 22
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...cable to the network adapter connector on computer
network cable
network wall jack
Network Setup Wizard
The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you connect your computer.
To connect a network cable:
NOTE: Insert the cable... a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to All Programs→Accessories→Communications...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
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...click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet,... to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return ...follow the instructions on the same line simultaneously.
• Cable modem connections that provide Internet access through your ISP for...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
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...might not work correctly. If you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or ...NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your first time to use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
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... 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message ... instructions on the screen. Using Windows® System Restore
The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your data files. See the...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
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... 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
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... you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can only use a maximum of 4 GB of memory available to the operating system is covered under ...your computer warranty. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from Dell is less than 4 GB. You should...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
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... and speakers, 48 troubleshooting chart, 30 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48
Program Compatibility Wizard, 39
R
reinstalling Windows XP, 66
ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58
S
safety instructions, 9 scanner
problems, 47 screen. printer cable, 18 connecting, 18 parallel, 18 problems, 46 setting up, 18 USB, 19
problems battery, 32 blue screen, 39...
Setup Guide - Page 5
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... and Mouse 10 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 11 Connect the Power Cable 12 Press the Power 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...
Setup Guide - Page 7
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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 10
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... to ONLY ONE of the connectors on your display and the discrete graphics card is different. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on the discrete graphics card. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. To enable this...
Setup Guide - Page 11
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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
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... 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 NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of your computer setup, but if you can connect it...
Setup Guide - Page 17
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... WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner may vary by region. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)
NOTE: Availability of your computer.
2. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to the antenna-in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on your original order, you are...
Setup Guide - Page 21
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...portion on a media card.
3 Optical drive - Can contain an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos ..., such as a front panel USB 3.0 compliant interface.
6 FlexBay cover - Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Indicates if a media card is blinking.
19 Turns
on when...
Setup Guide - Page 27
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... this connector may not be available on any installed PCI Express cards. Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the appropriate connectors.
4 Expansion card slots - Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot - Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the interior of your computer.
6 Padlock rings - Attaches a commercially available security...
Setup Guide - Page 28
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...
speakers.
Connects to
the HDMI connector on your display
or TV.
3
eSATA connector - Connects to
amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital
audio output through optical cables.
2
HDMI connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2 3
4
5 12
6
11
10
7
89
26
1
S/PDIF connector -
Setup Guide - Page 29
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... connector - Connects to an audio cable for audio input.
9
Front L/R line-out connector -
Connects to a microphone for a wired network connection.
27 The two lights next to
recording or playback devices such as
a microphone, cassette player, CD
player, or VCR.
11
Center/subwoofer connector -
Using Your XPS Desktop
7
Rear L/R surround connector -
Connects to...
Setup Guide - Page 66
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...; All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center.
For more information regarding the configuration of your computer. 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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