dell inspiron 8000 User Manual

System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8000 
Keyboard 
Number of keys87 (U.S., Canada, and 
locations that use traditional 
Chinese); 88 (Europe); 90 
(Japan)
Key travel 2.7 ± 0.4 mm (0.11 ± 
0.016 inch)
Key spacing 19.05 ± 0.3 mm (0.75 inch 
± 0.012 inch)
Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji
Touch Pad 
Interface PS/2 compatible
X/Y position resolution 
(graphics table mode) 240 cpi
Size:  
Thickness 2.00 mm (0.08 inch) at 
highest component
Width 64.88 mm (2.55 inch)
Height 48.88-mm (1.92-inch) 
rectangle with...

System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8000 
Track Stick 
InterfacePS/2 compatible
X/Y position resolution 
(graphics table mode) 250 count/sec @ 100 gf
Size protrudes 0.5 mm higher 
than surrounding key caps
Power:  
Supply voltage 5 V ± 0.5 VDC
Supply current 25 mA (maximum operating 
current) for track stick and 
touch pad combined
ESD in accordance with IEC-801-
2
Modem 
Data/Fax modem optional 56K, V.90 mini-PCI 
card modem
Data/Fax NIC optional 10/100 LAN + 56K, 
V.90 mini-PCI card modem
Battery...

System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8000 
Weight8 cell; 0.39 kg (0.87 lb)
Voltage 14.8 VDC
Charge time (approximate):  
Computer on 2.5 hours
Computer off 1 hour
Battery life approximately 3 hours 
minimum with 8-cell 
standard battery
Life span (approximate) 400 discharge/charge cycles
Temperature range:  
Operating 0º to 45ºC (32º to 113ºF)
Storage –20º to 60ºC (–4º to 140ºF)
AC Adapter 
Input voltage 90 to 135 VAC and 164 to 
264 VAC
Input current (maximum) 1.5 A
Input frequency 40 to 63 Hz
Output...

System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8000 
Storage–40º to 65ºC (–40º to 
149ºF)
Environmental 
Temperature range:  
Operating 0º to 35ºC (32º to 95ºF)
Storage –40º to 65ºC (–40º to 
149ºF)(Note that the 
battery storage temperature 
range is –20º to 60ºC [–4º 
to 140ºF].)
Relative humidity 
(maximum):  
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...

System Specifications : Dell Inspiron 8000 
Operating–15.2 to 3048 m (–50 to 
10,000 ft)
Storage –15.2 to 10,668 m (–50 to 
35,000 ft)
Fixed Optical Drives 
Supported drives 12.7-mm drives: CD, CD-
RW, and DVD 
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Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 
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Reinstalling Software 
Dell™ Inspiron™ 8000 
  Overview
  Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
  Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition (Me)
  Reinstalling Windows 2000
Overview
Dell provides software utilities and drivers that help you control certa\
in features of 
your computer. The utilities and drivers for Dell-installed devices are \
installed and 
operative when you receive the computer. If you ever need to reinstall a\...

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 
HINT: Your Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers for operating systems that 
may not be on your computer. Verify that the driver you are loading is u\
nder 
your operating system subdirectory. 
Dell recommends that you print these procedures before you begin.
HINT: For more information on using the operating system installed on your 
computer by Dell, see the operating system documentation that came with \
your 
computer. You can also access system tools...

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 
5.  Under Software by Operating System, click your operating system to d\
isplay a list of drivers, a Utilities subdirectory, and a Documentation subdirect\
ory. 
6.  Click the type of driver (for example, Audio) or the utility you w\
ant to reinstall. 
A link appears for the specific driver or utility used by your computer.\
7.  Click the link to display the Languages screen. 
8.  Click your preferred language for the driver or utility (if availab\
le) or...

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 
Windows Me
1.  Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 
2.  Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
3.  Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 
HINT: To see the System icon, you may need to click the View all control 
panel options link at the left side of the screen. 
4.  In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon. 
5.  In the System Properties window, click the Device...

Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 
Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver for 
Windows 2000
1.  Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 
2.  Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
3.  Click the Start button, point to Settings, and double-click Control Panel. 
4.  In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon. 
5.  In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 
6.  Click the Device Manager... button, and look beneath...