Dell XPS 8300 Support Question
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Question posted by PABchri on December 28th, 2013
How To Use I1394 On Xps 8300
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Owner's Manual - Page 14
... • Answers to technical service and
support questions • Online discussions with other users
and technical support • Documentation for my computer
• How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for ? • Tips on the screen.
14 Finding Infor mation for Your Computer
Troubleshooting hints and tips...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to...click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your ... through your ISP for creating a network. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23 3 Click Checklist for setup instructions. Your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... the problem, then use System Restore (see page 63) to return your first time to use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to...Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 63) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from other sources, your computer after you install drivers obtained from the ResourceCD.
1 With the Windows desktop...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
... do so. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions.
66 Advanced Tr oubleshooting NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP (see page 64) to return your operating system to the operating state it was in which they are considering reinstalling the Windows...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... 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 29 Dell DataSafe...
Setup Guide - Page 7
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.
5
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Dell XPS 8300 desktop.
Setup Guide - Page 10
.... This feature allows you purchased the optional discrete graphics card, connect the display using either the integrated VGA or HDMI connector.
NOTE: The integrated VGA and HDMI ...Graphic Configuration section.
8 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
If you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors...
Setup Guide - Page 13
...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 ...Cable (Optional)
A network connection is not required to the network connector. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now....
Setup Guide - Page 16
... You can be used 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... Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating state it was in when you...
Setup Guide - Page 20
Front View Features
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18 Using Your XPS Desktop
This section provides information about the features available on your XPS desktop.
Setup Guide - Page 21
... to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on when the computer reads or writes
data.
A blinking white light indicates
hard drive activity. Using Your XPS Desktop
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) -
Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional).
4 Optical drive bay (optional) - Covers the FlexBay slot.
7
USB 2.0 connectors...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... 33.
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The light in hibernate mode, or is on page 61) for use the line-out or S/PDIF connector at the back of your computer when you...There may be a problem with audio
programs.
3
Headphone connector - Used to a microphone
or inputs signal for assistance.
• Blinking amber -
Using Your XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light -
The computer is in
connector - ...
Setup Guide - Page 24
... system setup (BIOS) utility.
Doing so may stop charging. Using Your XPS Desktop
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USB 2.0 connector - CAUTION: Do not connect devices that support
USB charging even while your computer.
NOTE: If you
to charge portable devices that require more ...
Setup Guide - Page 27
... slot on any installed PCI Express cards. NOTE: The power supply light may vary.
2 Power supply light - Provide access to connectors on your computer.
25 Using Your XPS Desktop
5 Security cable slot -
1 Power connector -
Setup Guide - Page 28
...Connect to a
monitor or projector.
5
USB 2.0 connectors (4) -
Connects to USB devices, such as a
mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,
or MP3 player.
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Side L/R surround connector - Using Your XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
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S/PDIF connector - Connects to
the HDMI connector on your display
or TV.
3
eSATA connector - Connects to...
Setup Guide - Page 29
... or playback devices such as
a microphone, cassette player, CD
player, or VCR.
11
Center/subwoofer connector - Connects to a network
or a broadband device if you are using
a wired network. Connects to a microphone for voice or
to
the connector indicate the status and
activity for audio input.
9
Front L/R line-out connector -
The two...
Setup Guide - Page 30
... formats including CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). Using Your XPS Desktop
Software Features
Productivity and Communication
You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Entertainment and Multimedia
You can use your own CDs/DVDs/ Blu-ray Discs (optional), listen...
Setup Guide - Page 31
Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category.
Remove a Category or Icon
1. Choose ... the color and location of the Dock
• Grouping related icons into categories
• Changing the behavior of icons that provides easy access to frequently-used applications,
files, and folders.
Setup Guide - Page 32
... regions. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on your computer using a password‑protected account. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds.
To schedule backups:
1.
Using Your XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in the notification area...
Setup Guide - Page 66
... Support Center. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer. Specifications
This section provides information that you may vary by region.
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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