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 0.5-mm 
(0.02-inch) tabs
Weight 6.5 g (0.23 ounce) ± 0.5 g 
(0.001 ounce)
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
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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 
Type 8-cell lithium ion (dual 
battery support is available 
via the media bay)
Dimensions:  
Depth 88.5 mm (3.48 inches)
Height 21.5 mm (0.83 inch)
Width 139.0 mm (5.47 inches)
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							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 current 4.5 A (maximum 4-second 
pulse); 3.5 A (continuous)
Rated output voltage 20 VDC
Dimensions:  
Height 27.94 mm (1.1 inches)
Width 58.42 mm (2.3 inches)
Depth 133.85 mm (5.25 inches)
Weight (with cables) 0.4 kg (0.9 lb)
Temperature range:  
Operating 0º to 40ºC (32º to 104ºF) 
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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 a random-
vibration spectrum that 
simulates air/truck shipment
Maximum shock:  
Operating 1.524 cm/sec (60 
inches/sec) (equal to a half-
sine pulse width of 2 ms) 
Storage 2.03 m/sec (80 inches/sec) 
(less than or equal to a 
pulse width of 2 ms)
Altitude (maximum):  
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							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 
Back to Contents Page 
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\
ny of these 
drivers, you can use the Dell Drivers and Utilities CD that came with yo\
ur computer.
Often, device problems can be corrected by reinstalling the appropriate \
drivers. Also, 
hardware manufacturers frequently provide updated drivers that support f\
eature 
enhancements or that correct problems. Obtain updated drivers for produc\
ts 
purchased from Dell at the Dell support website, http://support.dell.com\
.
NOTICE: Drivers available on the Dell support website have been validated for 
correct operation on Dell™ computers. Installing drivers obtained fro\
m other 
sources may cause errors or performance degradation. 
To reinstall drivers and utilities, you need the following items:
l     Dell Drivers and Utilities CD 
l     CD drive or DVD drive installed in the media bay 
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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 and documentation from 
http://support.dell.com by entering your service tag or Express Service Code 
and then clicking Go! 
To reinstall the drivers and utilities correctly, you must reinstall the\
m in the order 
presented in this document.
NOTICE: Make sure that the computer is undocked before you reinstall drivers. 
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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.  If the CD does not start running automatically, start Microsoft Wind\
ows  Explorer, click your drive directory to display the CD contents, and the\
n double-
click the start.htm file. 
If the start.htm file does not exist, follow the instructions in 
Reinstalling Drivers 
and Utilities for Windows Me or Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities for Windows 
2000.
4.  Click a language button to select your preferred user interface lang\
uage. 
The System Software screen appears, displaying a list of operating syste\
ms 
(Software by Operating System) and an All Software category.
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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 click  Multiple. 
9.  At the driver information screen, do one of the following: 
l     Click the Install button (if present) to start the automatic reinstall\
ation. At 
the dialog box, click Run this program from its current location and the\
n 
follow the screen prompts to complete the reinstallation. 
HINT: If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on\
 the 
driver information screen to display the files associated with that driv\
er. 
l     If no Install button is present, automatic reinstallation is not an opti\
on. 
Click the Extract button to extract the driver files to your hard drive.\
 Click 
Run this program from its current location in the next dialog box, and 
follow the instructions in the Readme file that is included with the dri\
vers. 
You can also see the next section for reinstallation instructions. 
Reinstalling the Internal Modem and Network 
Adapter Drivers 
If you have an internal modem, you need to reinstall the modem driver. I\
f you have 
the combination modem/network adapter, you need to reinstall both the mo\
dem and 
network adapter drivers.
To reinstall a modem or network adapter driver, use the appropriate foll\
owing 
procedure, depending on your operating system.
Reinstalling the Modem or Network Adapter Driver for 
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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 Manager tab, and look  beneath Other Devices. 
If you are reinstalling a modem, click PCI Communication Device.
If you are reinstalling a network adapter, click PCI Ethernet Controller.
6.  Click the Properties button. 
7.  Click the Reinstall Driver button. 
8.  Verify that Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended) is  selected, and click Next. 
If you are reinstalling a network adapter, click Finish, and then click Yes to 
restart the computer. Repeat steps 1–8 if you need to reinstall both \
drivers.
If you are reinstalling a modem, perform the following steps: a.  In the Select Other Driver window, look under the Location column for a path containing WINME. 
b.  Under Device Description, click the name corresponding to the WINME  line, and click OK to confirm. 
c.  Click Finish, and then click Yes to restart the computer. 
d.  Repeat steps 1–8 if you need to reinstall both drivers. 
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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 Other Devices. If you are reinstalling a modem driver, click PCI Simple Communications 
Controller.
If you are reinstalling a network adapter, click Ethernet Controller.
7.  From the pull-down menu, click Action, and select Properties. 
8.  Click the Reinstall Driver button, and click Next. 
9.  Verify that Search for a suitable driver for my device (Recommended) is  selected, and click Next. 
10.  Verify that CD-ROM drives is selected, and click Next. 
11.  When the search is complete and the appropriate driver found, click\
 Next. 
12.  Click Finish to complete reinstallation of the driver. 
13.  Repeat steps 3–12 if you need to reinstall both drivers. 
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities for Windows Me 
Reinstalling Video Drivers
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