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SETUP GUIDE Regulatory model: D03M Regulatory type: D03M004
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineerin
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Contents Back View Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Setting Up Your XPS Desktop . . . . . . .5 Back Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Lifting Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Software Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . 7 Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Connect the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse . . . . . 10 Dell DataSafe
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Contents Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Finding More Information and Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Information for NOM, or Official
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Setting Up Your XPS Desktop This section provides information about setting up your Dell XPS 8300 desktop. WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 5
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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
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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 place your computer. Restricting airflow around your computer may cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. You should never place your computer in an enclosed space, s
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Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Connect the Display If you purchased the optional discrete graphics card, connect the display using the connector on the discrete graphics card. Otherwise, connect the display using either the integrated VGA or HDMI connector. NOTE: The integrated VGA and HDMI connectors are disabled and capped if your computer has a discrete graphics card. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display. You may need to use an appropriat
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Setting Up Your XPS Desktop See the following table to identify the connectors on your computer and display. Connection Type Computer Cable Display VGA‑to‑ VGA (VGA cable) DVI‑to‑ DVI (DVI cable) DVI‑to‑ VGA (DVI‑to‑ VGA adapter + VGA cable) HDMI‑to‑ HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI‑to‑ DVI (HDMI‑to‑ DVI adapter + DVI cable) 9
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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. 10
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Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection is not required to complete your computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Internet connection that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now. NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to the network connector. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. To connect your computer to a net
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Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button 12
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Setting Up Your XPS Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your Set Up the Operating computer, it is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and System drivers for your computer available at Your Dell computer is preconfigured with support.dell.com. the Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTE: For more information on the To set up Windows for the first time, follow operating system and features, go to the instructions on the screen. These steps support.dell.com/
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Setting Up Your XPS Desktop To create a system recovery media: Create System Recovery 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. Media (Recommended) 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell NOTE: It is recommended that you create DataSafe Local Backup. a system recovery media as soon as you 3. Click Create Recovery Media. set up Microsoft Windows. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. The system recovery media can be used to NOTE: For information on restoring restore your computer to t
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SETUP GUIDE
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Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner Connect to the Internet (Optional) (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may To connect to the Internet, you need an vary by region. external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To set up the TV tuner: If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter 1. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable is not a part of your original order, you can or the cable adapter to the antenna‑in purchase one from www.dell.com. conn
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Setting Up Your XPS Desktop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet NOTE: To set up your wireless router, Connection see the documentation that shipped with ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. your router. Contact your ISP for offerings available in Before you can use your wireless Internet your country. connection, you need to connect to your If you cannot connect to the Internet but wireless router. have successfully connected in the past, To set up your connecti
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Setting Up Your XPS Desktop To set up your Internet connection: 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. The Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen and
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Using Your XPS Desktop This section provides information about the features available on your XPS desktop. Front View Features 1 9 2 3 8 4 5 7 6 18
