Page 2 - Back to Contents Page; Typographical Conventions; Interface components; OK
Conventions: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Back to Contents Page Conventions: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System Reference Notes, Notices, and Cautions Typographical Conventions Notes, Notices, and Cautions Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type o...
Page 3 - format; No boot device available
Conventions: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference ● Keycaps are labels that appear on the keys on a keyboard. They are enclosed in angle brackets. Example: <Enter> ● Key combinations are series of keys to be pressed simultaneously (unless otherwise indicated) to perform a single function. Examp...
Page 4 - Technical Overview: DellTM InspironTM 3800 System Reference; System Features
Technical Overview: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Back to Contents Page Technical Overview: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System Reference System Features IRQ Line Assignments Video Memory System Features This section describes the major hardware and software features of your computer. Figure 1 and Fig...
Page 8 - Video
Technical Overview: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference ● External keyboards and a numeric keypad ● External monitors ● External pointing devices ● External speakers, headphones, and microphones ● Printers ● Hard-disk drives ● Second hard-disk drive for the media bay ● DVD-ROM drive modules ● SuperD...
Page 10 - IRQ Line Assignments
Technical Overview: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference P r i m a r y 800 x 600 (8 bit) 32 32 32 32 1024 x 768 (8 bit) 32 32 32 32 1280 x 1024 (8 bit) 32 32 32 32 1600 x 1200 (8 bit) 32 32 32 32 640 x 480 (16 bit) 32 32 32 32 800 x 600 (16 bit) 32 32 32 32 1024 x 768 (16 bit) 32 32 32 32 1280 x 1024...
Page 11 - Memory
Technical Overview: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference IRQ3 Available for use by a PC Card unless the integrated serial port or infrared port is configured for COM2 or COM4 IRQ4 Available for use by a PC Card unless the integrated serial port or infrared port is configured for COM1 (the default) or...
Page 14 - Using the Computer: DellTM InspironTM 3800 System Reference; Storage Devices
Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Back to Contents Page Using the Computer: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System Reference Storage Devices Touch Pad and Track Stick CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM Drives PC Cards Audio Devices Display Embedded Numeric Keypad Extended Desktop Mode Key Combina...
Page 20 - Audio Devices
Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference ● Store CD or DVDs in their containers, placing them in a cool, dry place. Extreme temperatures may damage CDs or DVDs. ● Do not bend or drop a CD or DVD. ● Do not place objects on top of a CD or DVD. Types of Supported Discs Your computer's CD...
Page 21 - Embedded Numeric Keypad
Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference disable both the integrated and external speakers. NOTE: If no sound comes from the speakers, make sure that the sound is not disabled. Press <Fn><End> and check the volume control dial. See " Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft...
Page 22 - Key Combinations
Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference <Num Lk> Toggles the embedded numeric keypad off <Fn>< key > Temporarily disables the embedded numeric keypad; enables the lowercase characters/functions of the keyboard <Fn><Shift>< key > Temporarily disable...
Page 25 - Touch Pad and Track Stick
Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Key Combinations Function <Ctrl><Alt><Del> Restarts (reboots) the computer in MS-DOS mode. In the Microsoft Windows 98 and Windows NT operating systems, click the Start button and click Shut Down . <Fn><F1>* Opens ...
Page 28 - PC Cards
Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 3. Select the settings that work best for you and click Apply . 4. Click OK to save the settings and close the window. You can also click the touch pad icon on the taskbar and click Touch Pad Properties to open the Mouse Properties control pane...
Page 31 - Display
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. Configuring PC Cards The PC Card configuration utility performs the following functions: ● Notifies you whenever a PC Card is inserted and tells you h...
Page 33 - Extended Desktop Mode
Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Customizing Video Resolution 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Control Panel . The Control Panel window appears. 2. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears. 3. Click the Settings tab, and...
Page 36 - Overview; System Software
Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Back to Contents Page Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft® Windows® 98: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System Reference Overview Installing Touch Pad Drivers Installing the System Utilities Installing the DVD Decoder Driver (O...
Page 37 - NOTICE: Do not dock the computer before turning it on the first time.; Installing the System Utilities
Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference ● System Software CD ● CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive installed in the media bay of the computer ● Microsoft Windows 98 CD ● Microsoft Boot Disk Windows 98 Series diskette NOTE: Your System Software CD contains drivers for ...
Page 38 - Installing the Video Driver; Start; Finish
Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference your hard-disk drive: mks2d.exe , rms2d.exe , and readme.s2d . For more information on copying files, see the documentation that came with the operating system. After you copy the utilities to your hard-disk drive, y...
Page 39 - Installing the Audio Driver and the Modem Driver
Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference After installing the video drivers and restarting your computer, perform the following steps to set the display parameters: 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings , and then click Control Panel . The Control Pa...
Page 40 - Installing the Docking Drivers (Optional); If the computer has never been turned on
Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. 6. After the files are copied to your hard-disk drive, remove the System Software CD from the CD-ROM drive, and click Finish to restart your computer. Installing the Docking ...
Page 42 - Docking for the First Time; Installing the DualPointTM Integrated Pointing Device Drivers; Installing the Touch Pad Drivers
Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Docking for the First Time To dock your computer for the first time, perform the following steps: 1. If the computer has never been turned on , turn it on now while it is undocked and complete the operating system se...
Page 43 - Installing the DualPoint Integrated Pointing Device Drivers
Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 2. Insert the System Software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Click the Start button, and then click Run . The Run dialog box appears. 4. Type x:\win98\touchpad\dual\setup , where x is the drive letter of your CD-ROM dr...
Page 44 - Installing the DVD Decoder Driver (Optional); Software DVD Decoder; Installing the Intel® SpeedStepTM Utility
Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference the CD-ROM drive, and click Finish to restart your computer. Installing the DVD Decoder Driver (Optional) The DVD decoder driver allows you to play DVD movies on the computer. NOTE: When you are prompted to select a ...
Page 46 - Installing Softex BayManager; Advanced Port Replicator; Installing the System Help
Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 4. Type x:\win98\cdrom\setup . 5. Click OK or press <Enter>. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. 7. After the files are copied to your hard-disk drive, remove the System Software CD from the CD-ROM drive,...
Page 48 - Copy Here; icon to access the system; Downloading Help From the Support Web Site; To download the system
Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 98: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 14. Left-click Copy Here . 15. Double-click the 3800help icon to access the system Help . Downloading Help From the Support Web Site To download the system Help from http://support.dell.com , see " Online Documen...
Page 53 - Installing the Power Management Utility; Installing the PC Card Utility
Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 3. Click the Start button, and then click Run . The Run dialog box appears. 4. Type x:\winnt4\audio\setup , where x is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive, and click OK or press <Enter>. 5. Follow the instruc...
Page 54 - Installing Softex Docking Services
Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Dell provides a PC Card utility that allows you to view and configure settings for your PC Card(s). To install the PC Card utility, perform the following steps: 1. Save your work in all open application programs, bec...
Page 58 - Online Documentation
Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows NT: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 5. Click OK or press <Enter>. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. 7. After the files are copied to your hard-disk drive, remove the System Software CD from the CD-ROM drive, and click Finish to restart yo...
Page 67 - Help; Help
Utilities and Drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 10. Double-click the My Computer icon, and then double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM icon. 11. Double-click the Guide folder, and then double-click the appropriate language folder for the version of the Help you want...
Page 68 - Microprocessor
Technical Specifications: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System Reference Microprocessor Display Chip Set and Bus Keyboard PC Cards Batteries Memory AC Adapter Connectors Physical Modem Environmental (Computer) Audio Touch Pad...
Page 70 - NOTE: CL3 indicates a CAS latency of 3 clocks.; Connectors
Technical Specifications: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Minimum RAM 32-MB memory module Maximum RAM 512 MB Memory clock speed 100 MHz Memory access time CL2 or CL3 NOTE: CL3 indicates a CAS latency of 3 clocks. BIOS address F000:0000-F000:FFFF Connectors Serial (DTE) 9-pin connector; 16,550-co...
Page 71 - Audio
Technical Specifications: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Audio Audio type DirectX/PCI Sound Blaster emulation Audio controller ESS Maestro 3I Stereo conversion 16 bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Interfaces: Internal PCI bus/AC97 External microphone in; line-in; line-out Speakers t...
Page 72 - Keyboard
Technical Specifications: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 14.1-inch display 1024 x 768 pixels Maximum colors 262,144-color display Response time (typical) 30 ms rise/20 ms fall Operating angle 0° to 180° Dot pitch 0.30 mm Power consumption: Panel (typical) 0.7 W Backlight 1.6 W maximum Controls ...
Page 73 - AC Adapter
Technical Specifications: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Width 139.0 mm (5.47 inches) Weight lithium ion—0.39 kg (0.87 lb)nickel-metal hydride—0.46 kg (1.01 lb) Voltage lithium ion—14.8 VDCnickel-metal hydride—9.6 VDC Capacity lithium ion—53 WHnickel-metal hydride—32 WH Charge time (approximate...
Page 74 - Physical
Technical Specifications: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Height 27.94 mm (1.1 inches) Width 58.42 mm (2.3 inches) Depth 133.35 mm (5.25 inches) Weight (with cables) 0.4 kg (0.9 LB) Temperature range: Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage –20° to 60°C (–4° to 140°F) Physical Dimensions: He...
Page 75 - Touch Pad
Technical Specifications: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration: Operating 0.9 GRMS using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment Storage 1.3 GRMS using a random-vibration spectrum that simulat...
Page 76 - Track Stick; conditions under which the computer and battery are used.
Technical Specifications: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Weight 9.02 g (0.29 oz) Power: Supply voltage 5 V ± 10% Supply current 25 mA (maximum operating for track stick and touch pad combined) ESD in accordance with IEC-801-2 Track Stick Interface PS/2-compatible X/Y position resolution 250 cou...
Page 77 - You can use the System Setup program to:
System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Back to Contents Page System Setup Program: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System Reference Overview Page 2 Options Entering the System Setup Program Page 3 Options Using the System Setup Program Page 4 Options Page 1 Options Overview Each time you tur...
Page 78 - Entering the System Setup Program; External Hot Key; or may require activation with the; Using the System Setup Program
System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference for future reference. NOTE: If the computer uses the Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 or Windows® 98 operating system, you must use the System Setup program to view and change your system configuration. Entering the System Setup Program NOTICE: To ...
Page 79 - Title; Page 1 Options
System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference The System Setup screens display the current setup and configuration information and optional settings for your computer. Information on the screens is organized in five boxed areas: ● Title The box at the top of all screens lists the page nu...
Page 80 - Page 2 Options
System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Page 2 Options Page 3 Options file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/3800/setup.htm (4 of 5) [2/28/2004 6:58:57 AM]
Page 81 - Page 4 Options
System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Page 4 Options Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/3800/setup.htm (5 of 5) [2/28/2004 6:58:57 AM]
Page 82 - Table 1. System Error Messages
System Error Messages: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Back to Contents Page System Error Messages: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System Reference Your application programs, operating system, and the computer itself can identify problems and alert you to them. When this occurs, a message may appear on th...
Page 83 - Pointing Device; IDE Devices; tests in the
System Error Messages: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Auxiliary device failure The touch pad, track stick, or external Personal System/2 (PS/2) mouse may be faulty. If you are using an external mouse only, check the connection for a loose or improperly connected cable. If the problem persists, ...
Page 84 - memory
System Error Messages: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Disk C: failed initialization The hard-disk drive failed initialization. Run the IDE Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics. Diskette drive 0 seek failure A cable may be loose, or the system configuration information may not match the hardwar...
Page 85 - IDE
System Error Messages: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference General failure The operating system is unable to carry out the command. This message is usually followed by specific information—for example, Printer out of paper . Respond by taking the appropriate action. Hard-disk drive configuration err...
Page 86 - Compatible Keyboards
System Error Messages: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Hard-disk drive read failure The hard-disk drive may be faulty. Turn off the computer, remove the drive, and boot the computer from a bootable diskette. Then turn off the computer again, reinstall the drive, and reboot the computer. If the p...
Page 88 - Run the; System Board; tests in the Dell
System Error Messages: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference No boot device available The computer cannot find the diskette or hard-disk drive. If the diskette drive is your boot device, make sure that there is a bootable diskette in the drive. If the hard-disk drive is your boot device, make sure tha...
Page 89 - System Setup program
System Error Messages: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Seek error The operating system cannot find a specific track on the diskette or hard-disk drive. If the error is on the diskette drive, try another diskette in the drive. Shutdown failure A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run...
Page 90 - Replace the
System Error Messages: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Warning: Battery is critically low. The battery is running out of charge. Replace the battery , or connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Otherwise, activate save-to-disk suspend (S2D) mode or turn off the computer. Back to Contents P...
Page 91 - About Passwords; If you are using the Microsoft® Windows NT® operating system, use the
Passwords and Security: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Back to Contents Page Passwords and Security: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System Reference About Passwords Using a Hard-Disk Drive Password Using a Primary Password Physically Securing the Computer and the Hard-Disk Drive Using an Administrator Pa...
Page 92 - Using a Primary Password; Please type in the primary or administrator password and press; Using an Administrator Password; When you set an administrator password, the; option becomes available in; Configure Setup; option allows you to restrict access to the
Passwords and Security: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Using a Primary Password The primary password allows you to protect the computer from unauthorized access. After assigning a primary password, you must enter it each time you turn on your computer. The following message appears each time yo...
Page 93 - Using a Hard-Disk Drive Password; If you enter the wrong password, the following message appears:
Passwords and Security: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference NOTE: The administrator password provides access to the system, but it does not provide access to the hard-disk drive when it is protected by a password. If you forget the primary password and do not have an administrator password assigned,...
Page 94 - option in the System Setup program is set to allow it. If; Boot First device; returns to the state it was in when you turned it on—standby mode.; Physically Securing the Computer and the Hard-Disk Drive; Description of Security Cable Slots
Passwords and Security: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference [Press Enter to retry] If the correct password is not entered in three attempts, the computer tries to boot from another bootable device if the Boot First device option in the System Setup program is set to allow it. If the Boot First devic...
Page 95 - Figure 1. Securing the Computer; Asset Tag Utility; Viewing Existing Asset Tag and Service Numbers; Click the
Passwords and Security: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference To prevent unauthorized removal of your computer, loop the cable around an immovable object, insert the locking device into either of the security cable slots, and lock the device. See Figure 1 for an example of how to secure your computer....
Page 96 - asset
Passwords and Security: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 2. Type cd c:\dell\util and press <Enter>. 3. Type asset and press <Enter>. Assigning an Asset Tag Number An asset tag number can have up to ten characters; any combination of characters excluding spaces is valid. To assign or c...
Page 97 - Deleting an Owner Tag; Table 1. Asset Tag Utility Command-Line Options
Passwords and Security: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 3. Type asset /o and a space followed by the new owner tag, and press <Enter>. For example, type the following command line and press <Enter>: asset /o ABC Company 4. When the system prompts you to verify the owner tag, type y a...
Page 98 - About the I/O Connectors; shows the connectors on the back of your computer.
Ports and Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Back to Contents Page Ports and Connectors: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System Reference About the I/O Connectors USB Connector Audio Connectors PS/2 Connector Video Connector Serial Port Connector Parallel Port Connector AC Power Connector Docking ...
Page 99 - Audio Connectors; Figure 2; Figure 2. Connecting Audio and S-Video Devices
Ports and Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 1 Video connector 5 Mini-Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) PS/2 connector 2 Parallel port connector 6 Serial port connector 3 Docking connector 7 AC adapter connector 4 USB connector 8 Infrared port NOTES: Some external devices require you to loa...
Page 100 - Microphone-in connector
Ports and Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 1 Microphone-in connector 2 Line-out connector 3 Line-in connector 4 TV-out S-video connector TV-Out S-Video Connector You can connect a television with an S-video connector to your computer. Figure 2 shows the location of the TV-out S-video ...
Page 101 - Video Connector; Connecting an External Monitor; Connect the external monitor's video cable to the computer.; Figure 3. Connecting an External Monitor; Connect your external monitor to a grounded electrical outlet.
Ports and Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Video Connector Use the 15-hole video connector to attach an external monitor to the computer. Connecting an External Monitor The computer's video connector is used to connect an external monitor to the computer. To attach an external monitor...
Page 102 - You can also connect an external monitor to the APR.; Using an External Monitor; option is enabled in the System Setup program.; option is enabled in the; Parallel Port Connector
Ports and Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Plug the three-prong connector on one end of the monitor's power cable into a grounded power strip or some other grounded power source. If the cable is not permanently attached to the monitor, connect it to the monitor also. You can also conn...
Page 103 - Docking Connector; The docking connector supports Dell's APR docking solution.; USB Connector; Connecting an External Mouse
Ports and Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference network adapter. The computer's integrated parallel port is designated as LPT1. The Microsoft Windows 98 operating systems automatically recognize the parallel device and configure it correctly. The parallel port can also be configured for co...
Page 104 - Figure 4. Connecting an External Mouse; You can also connect an external mouse to the APR.; Connecting an External Keyboard
Ports and Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Figure 4. Connecting an External Mouse NOTE: If the computer is in standby mode or save-to-disk-suspend (S2D) mode when you attach an external mouse, the device is recognized immediately by the computer when it resumes normal operation. Howev...
Page 105 - option is enabled in the System Setup program).; Connecting an External Keypad; You can also connect an external keypad to the APR.
Ports and Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference NOTE: If the computer is in standby mode or save-to-disk suspend (S2D) mode when you attach an external keyboard, the device is recognized immediately by the computer when it resumes normal operation. You can use the computer's keyboard and a...
Page 106 - Serial Port Connector; Use the AC power connector to attach the; Infrared Port
Ports and Connectors: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Serial Port Connector To attach a serial device to the computer, use the 9-pin serial port connector. The serial port passes data in serial format (one bit at a time over one line). This port supports a variety of devices that require serial ...
Page 108 - Power Sources
Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Back to Contents Page Power Sources : Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System Reference AC Adapter Batteries AC Adapter Using the AC Adapter The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. The AC adapter kit includes two cables: the A...
Page 109 - Batteries
Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Figure 1. Connecting the AC Adapter 1 AC adapter power cable 2 AC adapter 3 AC adapter cable Turning the Computer On To turn on the computer, press the power button. NOTE: If your computer's operating system is "locked up"—that is, it does n...
Page 120 - Experimenting With Power Conservation; Use the computer with all the options set at their default values.; Off; Power; Using Key Combinations
Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Back to Contents Page Power Conservation: Dell™ Inspiron™ 3800 System Reference Experimenting With Power Conservation Standby Mode Using Key Combinations Power Management Properties for Microsoft Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Closing the Display ...
Page 121 - Table 1; Table 1. Key Combinations to Activate/Deactivate Features; Turn off display
Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Table 1 identifies the power management key combinations. NOTE: To use key combinations on an external keyboard, enable the External Hot Key option in the System Setup program, and press <Scroll Lock> instead of <Fn>. Table 1. Key C...
Page 122 - Closing the Display; Display Close; Suspend Mode
Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Save-to-disk suspend mode To activate, press <Fn><a>. (On a French keyboard, press <Fn><q>.)* To deactivate, press the power button. * These key combinations may not function with the ACPI if the settings have not been a...
Page 123 - option is enabled in the System Setup; Standby Mode
Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference If your computer is running the Microsoft Windows NT® operating system, suspend mode stops almost all computer activity, but leaves the computer ready to resume operations immediately in about 20 to 30 seconds. Use suspend mode whenever you lea...
Page 125 - Power Scheme
Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference The Power Schemes tab allows you to select the power scheme ( Always On , Home/Office Desktop , and Portable/Laptop ) and power mode settings for your computer. For Windows 2000, the Power Schemes tab allows you to select the battery settings f...
Page 126 - Power Management Properties for Microsoft Windows NT; External; controlled from the
Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Power Management Properties for Microsoft Windows NT Dell provides Softex software compatible with the Power Management Controller, which allows you to suspend and resume operation of your portable computer without affecting your ability to use...
Page 127 - Resume from the S2D mode by pressing the power button.; Power Options; in the; Control Panel; Insert the
Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Resume from the S2D mode by pressing the power button. If you connect or remove devices while the computer is in S2D mode, the computer automatically recognizes the newly connected devices when it resumes normal operation. NOTE: With computers ...
Page 128 - Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide; Boot First Device: Diskette Drive; winx
Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference For instructions, see your Advanced Port Replicator User's Guide . 4. Turn on the computer. 5. Press <F2> at the Dell BIOS splash screen to access the System Setup menu. 6. Press the down-arrow key to move through the field, and press the...
Page 129 - available; Creating the S2D Partition; file before
Power Conservation: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference NOTE: After you remove the S2D partition, the computer cannot activate S2D mode until you recreate the partition. If you try to activate S2D mode and receive the message No Save-To-Disk Suspend partition available , you must create an S2D parti...
Page 133 - Recommended Tools; Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference the display assembly with respect to the bottom case should never be allowed to exceed 180 degrees.Also, when performing the procedures in this document, the locations or directions relative tothe computer are as shown in Figure 1 unless otherwise s...
Page 135 - Screw Identification and Tightening; ZIF Connectors
Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Screw Identification and Tightening The illustrations in the following removal procedures provide the correct screw length as part of the screw’s label. A graphic for that length screw is also included in the illustration. Examples are shown in Figu...
Page 136 - Removing Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies
Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 1 Movable part of connector (do not remove) NOTICE: The ZIF connectors are fragile. To avoid damage, do not apply too much pressure to the movable part of the connector. To disconnect an interface cable from a ZIF connector, perform the following st...
Page 137 - Hard-Disk Drive Assembly
Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 4 Case plug for modem (may not apply to your computer) 5 Media bay device 6 Main battery 7 Hard-disk drive assembly 8 Palmrest assembly 9 Keyboard 10 Display assembly The following sections provide instructions for removing and replacing field-repla...
Page 138 - Media Bay Devices
Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 1 5-mm screw 2 Hard-disk drive bezel To remove the hard-disk drive assembly, perform the following steps. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, remove the power cable, the battery, and the second battery (if installed) before you service the c...
Page 139 - Memory Module Cover; Memory Modules
Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 1 Unlock icon 2 Media bay latch To remove a media bay device, perform the following steps. NOTICE: Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. 1. Close the display and turn the computer over. 2. Push the media ...
Page 141 - Keyboard Assembly
Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Keyboard Assembly To remove the keyboard assembly, perform the following steps. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, remove the power cable, the battery, and the second battery (if installed) before you service the computer. NOTICE: Make sure...
Page 144 - Microprocessor Module
Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference The keys should be flush with the left and right surfaces of the palmrest. 7. Reinstall the seven 10-mm screws. Start by installing the outermost screws on the left and right sides of the computer, and then work inward to the center. Microprocessor ...
Page 145 - Display Assembly
Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 4. Loosen the three captive screws securing the microprocessor shield to the microprocessor module. 5. Remove the microprocessor shield. 6. Rotate the arm of the thermal cooling assembly up and away from the microprocessor module. NOTICE: When remov...
Page 147 - Display Assembly Bezel
Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 7. Pry the hinge cover loose at the seam from the snap tabs on the bottom assembly (see Figure 13). Display Assembly Bezel Figure 14. 14.1-Inch Display Assembly 1 Display assembly bezel 6 Hinge cover file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/3800/r...
Page 154 - Display Assembly Latch; Palmrest Assembly
Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference can see the key slot, the plug is not in the connector correctly. Pull the plug out, turn the plug over, and reinsert it into the connector. 8. Reinstall the four 5-mm screws to secure the LCD panel to the top cover. Display Assembly Latch To remove...
Page 156 - Reserve Battery
Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 1 Palmrest flexible cable 2 Bottom case assembly 3 Touch-pad connector 4 Palmrest assembly 9. Carefully remove the palmrest assembly from the bottom case assembly (see Figure 19). Reserve Battery To remove the reserve battery, perform the following ...
Page 157 - Bay Latch Assemblies
Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 9. Disconnect the reserve battery cable from the connector on the palmrest bracket. 10. Remove the reserve battery from the palmrest bracket: a. Tear the reserve battery free from the foam pad. b. Remove the remnants of the foam pad from the palmres...
Page 158 - Modem Assembly
Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference to unsnap the latch. Keep pressure applied to the bay latch and spring while unsnapping the snap tabs to prevent the bay latch assembly from coming loose from the case. If the bay latch assembly does come loose from the case, perform the following s...
Page 159 - System Board Assembly
Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 1 Modem 2 Case plug for modem 3 System board connector for modem Replacing the Modem Assembly 1. Press the RJ11 connector of the modem assembly into the hole in the bottom case assembly. 2. Carefully align and press the modem into the system board c...
Page 160 - Thermal Cooling Assembly
Power Sources: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference 8. Verify that the PC Card ejectors do not extend from the PC Card slot. 9. Remove the following two screws from the system board assembly (see Figure 23 ): ● The 4-mm screw with captive washer located on the far left side of the computer between th...
