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Contents: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceDell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System Reference ConventionsTechnical OverviewUsing the ComputerUtilities and Driver

Technical Overview: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Primary 800 x 600 (8 bit) 3232 32 321024 x 768 (8 bit) 32 32 32 321280 x 1024 (8 bit) 32 32 3

Ports and Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference1Microphone-in connector2Line-out connector3Line-in connector4TV-out S-video connectorTV-Out

Ports and Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceVideo ConnectorUse the 15-hole video connector to attach an external monitor to the computer.

Ports and Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferencePlug the three-prong connector on one end of the monitor's power cable into a grounded p

Ports and Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Referencenetwork adapter. The computer's integrated parallel port is designated as LPT1. The Micr

Ports and Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceFigure 4. Connecting an External MouseNOTE: If the computer is in standby mode or save-to-dis

Ports and Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceNOTE: If the computer is in standby mode or save-to-disk suspend (S2D) mode when you attach a

Ports and Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceSerial Port ConnectorTo attach a serial device to the computer, use the 9-pin serial port con

Ports and Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceFor more information about using an infrared device, see the documentation that came with you

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceBack to Contents PagePower Sources: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System ReferenceAC AdapterBatteriesAC Adapt

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceFigure 1. Connecting the AC Adapter1AC adapter power cable2AC adapter3AC adapter cableTurning the Co

Technical Overview: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceIRQ3 Available for use by a PC Card unless the integrated serial port or infrared port is confi

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference● When two batteries are installed, the computer draws power first from the battery in the media

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference● Use of the infrared portWhen you activate standby mode, the computer can run on battery power

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferencePlace the computer in standby mode by pressing <Fn><Esc> (or <Scroll Lock><Esc&

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference3. Remove any device that may be installed in the media bay (see Figure 3):a. Close the computer d

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceThe Softex BayManager window appears for Windows 98. The Docking Services window appears for Windows

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference1Test button2Charge-level indicatorNOTES: An indicator that blinks rapidly when you check the batter

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceThe first low-battery warning—a blinking amber battery status indicator—occurs when you have about 1

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceThe second low-battery warning—a steady amber battery status indicator—occurs when you have about 5

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Referencefull capacity, the AC adapter skips the express-charging process and starts trickle-charging the bat

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceNOTES: This computer is supplied with a lithium-ion or a nickel-metal hydride battery, which is sign

Technical Overview: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceTable 5. Upper Memory MapAddress Range Use0009FC00-0009FFFF PS/2-mouse data area000A0000-000BFF

Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceBack to Contents PagePower Conservation: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System ReferenceExperimenting Wit

Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceTable 1 identifies the power management key combinations.NOTE: To use key combinations on an ex

Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceSave-to-disk suspend modeTo activate, press <Fn><a>. (On a French keyboard, press &

Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceIf your computer is running the Microsoft Windows NT® operating system, suspend mode stops almo

Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Referencefrom standby mode, the desktop is restored exactly as it was before entering standby mode.NOTIC

Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceThe Power Schemes tab allows you to select the power scheme (Always On, Home/Office Desktop, an

Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferencePower Management Properties for Microsoft Windows NTDell provides Softex software compatible wi

Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceResume from the S2D mode by pressing the power button.If you connect or remove devices while th

Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceFor instructions, see your Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide.4. Turn on the computer.

Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceNOTE: After you remove the S2D partition, the computer cannot activate S2D mode until you recre

Technical Overview: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference01F0-01F7 Hard-disk drive controller0210-0217 Audio controller0220-022F Audio controller0270-02

Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference4. Turn on the computer.5. Press <F2> at the Dell BIOS splash screen to access the Syst

Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceNOTE: After you remove the S2D partition, the computer cannot activate S2D mode until you recre

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceBack to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800System ReferenceNOTICE: Dama

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Referencethe display assembly with respect to the bottom case should never be allowed to exceed 180 degrees.A

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Referencereserve battery and causes the computer to lose the date and time information as well as all user-sp

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceScrew Identification and TighteningThe illustrations in the following removal procedures provide the

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference1Movable part of connector (do not remove)NOTICE: The ZIF connectors are fragile. To avoid damage, d

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference4Case plug for modem (may not apply to your computer)5Media bay device6Main battery 7Hard-disk drive

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference15-mm screw2Hard-disk drive bezelTo remove the hard-disk drive assembly, perform the following steps

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference1Unlock icon2Media bay latchTo remove a media bay device, perform the following steps.NOTICE: Make s

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceBack to Contents PageUsing the Computer: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System ReferenceStorage Devices T

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference1DIMM A2DIMM B3Memory module sockets (2)4Inner tabs (2 per socket)To remove a memory module, perform

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceKeyboard AssemblyTo remove the keyboard assembly, perform the following steps.NOTICE: To avoid damag

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 1Scalloped edge if blank key 2Palmrest 3Keyboard 4Track stick 5. Lift the keyboard out of the pal

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference2Track stick cable8. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the connector on the system board.The keybo

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceThe keys should be flush with the left and right surfaces of the palmrest.7. Reinstall the seven 10

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference4. Loosen the three captive screws securing the microprocessor shield to the microprocessor module.

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference3Bottom case assembly4Snap tab5LCD flex cable6Hinge cover7Display assembly To remove the display ass

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference7. Pry the hinge cover loose at the seam from the snap tabs on the bottom assembly (see Figure 13).

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference2Latch7LCD panel33-mm screws (6)8Plastic screw covers (2)4Display-assembly top cover94-mm screws (6)

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference6. Lift and rotate the top of the LCD panel out of the top cover.7. Disconnect the ZIF connector a

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceTo install a device in the media bay, perform the following steps: 1. Verify that the Diskette

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference7Display-assembly top cover8LCD flex cable9LCD panel105-mm screws (4)11Plastic screw covers (2)124-m

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference3. Remove the display assembly.4. Remove the display assembly bezel.5. Remove the four 5-mm screw

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceNOTICE: The LCD flex cable must be folded correctly before the cable connector can be attached to th

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference4Jumpers5ZIF connector3. Place the inverter in the cover top.4. Reinstall the three 3-mm screws th

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Referencecan see the key slot, the plug is not in the connector correctly. Pull the plug out, turn the plug o

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceNOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, remove the power cable, the battery, and the second batt

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference1Palmrest flexible cable2Bottom case assembly3Touch-pad connector4Palmrest assembly9. Carefully rem

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference9. Disconnect the reserve battery cable from the connector on the palmrest bracket.10. Remove the

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Referenceto unsnap the latch.Keep pressure applied to the bay latch and spring while unsnapping the snap tabs

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference1Modem2Case plug for modem3System board connector for modemReplacing the Modem Assembly1. Press the

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceInstalling Devices in the Media Bay Without Softex Docking Services or Softex BayManager To ins

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference8. Verify that the PC Card ejectors do not extend from the PC Card slot.9. Remove the following tw

Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceFigure 24. Thermal Cooling Assembly14-mm screws (2)2Thermal cooling assembly and exhaust fanTo remov

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceFigure 1. Diskette Drive Installed in ComputerTo use the diskette drive, insert a 3.5-inch disk

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceFigure 2. External Diskette Drive Connected to ComputerCD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM DrivesUsing t

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceNOTICE: Protect the CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM drives when they are not in the media bay. Do no

Conventions: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceBack to Contents PageConventions: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System ReferenceNotes, Notices, and CautionsTyp

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference● Store CD or DVDs in their containers, placing them in a cool, dry place. Extreme temperat

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Referencedisable both the integrated and external speakers. NOTE: If no sound comes from the speakers, m

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference<Num Lk> Toggles the embedded numeric keypad off<Fn><key> Temporarily disabl

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference<Fn><F8> Switches the video image to the next display in the following sequence: t

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceUse the key combinations in Table 4 to change the computer's processing speed. Table 4. Pr

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceKey Combinations Function<Ctrl><Alt><Del> Restarts (reboots) the computer in

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceNOTES: When enabled, the DualPoint integrated pointing device (whether touch pad only, track st

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceThe track stick detects the pressure and direction that you move your finger when touching the

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference3. Select the settings that work best for you and click Apply.4. Click OK to save the setting

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceInternational Association (PCMCIA) standard and Release 4.2 of the Japanese Electronic Industry

Conventions: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference● Keycaps are labels that appear on the keys on a keyboard. They are enclosed in angle brackets.Ex

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference2. Hold the card with its orientation symbol pointing into the slot and the top side of the ca

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference To protect the PC Card connectors, install a blank if you are not going to use the connector.C

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceAdjusting the BrightnessTo accommodate local lighting conditions or video output from the softw

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceCustomizing Video Resolution1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Contr

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference2. Connect the external monitor, TV, or projector to the computer.3. Turn your computer on.4.

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Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceBack to Contents PageUtilities and Drivers for Microsoft® Windows®

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference● System Software CD● CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive installed in

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Referenceyour hard-disk drive: mks2d.exe, rms2d.exe, and readme.s2d.For more

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceAfter installing the video drivers and restarting your computer, pe

Technical Overview: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceBack to Contents PageTechnical Overview: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System ReferenceSystem Features

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference5. Follow the instructions on the screen.6. After the files are c

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference7. When the CMD PCI IDE Driver Setup Utility window appears, click

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceDocking for the First TimeTo dock your computer for the first time,

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference2. Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM drive.3. Click t

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Referencethe CD-ROM drive, and click Finish to restart your computer.Install

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Referenceyou run your computer from the battery instead of AC power. SpeedSt

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference4. Type x:\win98\cdrom\setup.5. Click OK or press <Enter>.6

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceThe Dell Inspiron system Help is available on the System Software C

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference14. Left-click Copy Here.15. Double-click the 3800help icon to ac

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceBack to Contents PageUtilities and Drivers for Microsoft® Windows N

Technical Overview: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 1Speaker 9PS/2 connector2Security cable slot10USB connector3Hard-disk drive11Docking conne

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Referenceon Dell systems. Installing drivers obtained from other sources may

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceNOTE: You can also run the system utilities directly from the Syste

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference4. Type x:\winnt4\video\setup, where x is the drive letter of your

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.The Run dialog box a

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceDell provides a PC Card utility that allows you to view and configu

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference2. Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM drive.3. Click t

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference5. Follow the instructions on the screen.6. After the files are c

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Referencespeed when using the battery and resumes maximum processor speed wh

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference5. Click OK or press <Enter>.6. Follow the instructions on

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Referenceinstructions.Back to Contents Pagefile:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell

Technical Overview: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference● ESS Maestro-3I audio controller with hardware wavetable support and 3D surround sound.●

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceBack to Contents PageUtilities and Drivers for Microsoft® Windows

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference● Microsoft Windows 2000 CDNOTE: Your System Software CD cont

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference4. Type x:\win2000\video\setup, where x is the drive letter of y

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference3. Click the Start button, and then click Run.The Run dialog box

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Referencethe CD-ROM drive, and click Finish to restart your computer.Insta

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference1. Save your work in all open application programs, because you

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference6. Follow the instructions on the screen.7. After the files are

Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference10. Double-click the My Computer icon, and then double-click the

Technical Specifications: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceBack to Contents PageTechnical Specifications: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System ReferenceMicro

Technical Specifications: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceSystem chip set Intel Mobile 440BX AGP setMicroprocessor data bus width 64 bitsDRAM bus w

Technical Overview: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference● Two security cable connectors to which you can attach a commercially available security c

Technical Specifications: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceMinimum RAM 32-MB memory module Maximum RAM 512 MBMemory clock speed 100 MHzMemory access

Technical Specifications: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceAudioAudio type DirectX/PCI Sound Blaster emulationAudio controller ESS Maestro 3IStereo

Technical Specifications: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference14.1-inch display 1024 x 768 pixelsMaximum colors 262,144-color displayResponse time (typ

Technical Specifications: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceWidth 139.0 mm (5.47 inches)Weight lithium ion—0.39 kg (0.87 lb)nickel-metal hydride—0.46

Technical Specifications: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceHeight 27.94 mm (1.1 inches)Width 58.42 mm (2.3 inches)Depth 133.35 mm (5.25 inches)Weigh

Technical Specifications: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceOperating 10% to 90% (noncondensing)Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing)Maximum vibration:Op

Technical Specifications: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceWeight 9.02 g (0.29 oz) Power:Supply voltage 5 V ± 10%Supply current 25 mA (maximum opera

System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceBack to Contents PageSystem Setup Program: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System ReferenceOverview Page

System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Referencefor future reference.NOTE: If the computer uses the Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 or Windows® 98

System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceThe System Setup screens display the current setup and configuration information and optional

Technical Overview: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference● External keyboards and a numeric keypad● External monitors● External pointing dev

System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferencePage 2 Options Page 3 Optionsfile:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/3800/setup.htm (4 of

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System Error Messages: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceBack to Contents PageSystem Error Messages: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System ReferenceYour applic

System Error Messages: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceAuxiliary device failureThe touch pad, track stick, or external Personal System/2 (PS/2) mou

System Error Messages: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceDisk C: failed initializationThe hard-disk drive failed initialization.Run the IDE Devices t

System Error Messages: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceGeneral failureThe operating system is unable to carry out the command.This message is usual

System Error Messages: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceHard-disk drive read failureThe hard-disk drive may be faulty.Turn off the computer, remove

System Error Messages: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceKeyboard stuck key failureIf an external keyboard or keypad is being used, a cable or connec

System Error Messages: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceNo boot device availableThe computer cannot find the diskette or hard-disk drive.If the disk

System Error Messages: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceSeek errorThe operating system cannot find a specific track on the diskette or hard-disk dri

Technical Overview: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference800 x 600 (SVGA) 16 M (24-bit) 60, 75, 85 Hz 60-Hz NTSC, 50-Hz PAL800 x 600 (SVGA) 4.2 B (32-bi

System Error Messages: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceWarning: Battery is critically low.The battery is running out of charge.Replace the battery,

Passwords and Security: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceBack to Contents PagePasswords and Security: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System ReferenceAbout Pas

Passwords and Security: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceUsing a Primary PasswordThe primary password allows you to protect the computer from unauth

Passwords and Security: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceNOTE: The administrator password provides access to the system, but it does not provide acc

Passwords and Security: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference[Press Enter to retry]If the correct password is not entered in three attempts, the compute

Passwords and Security: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceTo prevent unauthorized removal of your computer, loop the cable around an immovable object

Passwords and Security: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference2. Type cd c:\dell\util and press <Enter>.3. Type asset and press <Enter>. As

Passwords and Security: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference3. Type asset /o and a space followed by the new owner tag, and press <Enter>. For e

Ports and Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3800 System ReferenceBack to Contents PagePorts and Connectors: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System ReferenceAbout the I/O

Ports and Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference1Video connector5Mini-Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) PS/2 connector2Parallel port connector6Se