Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Manual page 7

Technical Overview: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference
Two security cable connectors to which you can attach a commercially available security cable to prevent unauthorized removal of
the computer.
Two power conservation modes—standby mode and save-to-disk suspend mode—that help you conserve battery power. If the
batteries run out of power, save-to-disk suspend mode prevents data loss by copying all system data to the hard-disk drive and
turning off the computer.
An automatic thermal management system that uses a variable-speed fan and microprocessor speed changes to keep the
computer running at the optimum temperature.
CAUTION: Do not allow your portable computer to operate with the base resting directly on exposed skin.
With extended operation, heat can potentially build up in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin
could cause discomfort, or eventually, a burn.
Software Features
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000, or Windows NT operating system installed on your hard-disk drive.
Virus-scanning software.
A standard set of video drivers provided for supporting video resolutions greater than 640 x 480 pixels.
Audio utilities for computers with integrated audio capabilities.
Internal modem software capable of communicating up to a speed of 56K.
DualPoint integrated pointing device software (for use with the optional Dell integrated pointing device), which allows you to set the
default for the type of cursor pointing device that you want to use, as well as sensitivity, motion, and drag-and-drop features of both
the touch pad and track stick.
Optional software DVD decoder driver on computers that use the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000
operating system.
NOTE: Windows NT does not support the DVD decoder driver.
Two power conservation modes—standby mode and save-to-disk suspend mode—that help you conserve battery power. If the
batteries run out of power, save-to-disk suspend mode prevents data loss by copying all system data to the hard-disk drive and
turning off the computer.
The System Setup program for quickly viewing and changing system configuration information.
Software support for the optional advanced port replicator (APR).
Dell Diagnostics for evaluating the computer's components and devices. For information on using the diagnostics, refer to "Running
the Dell Diagnostics" in Chapter 3 of the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide.
Customizing Your System Configuration
As the computer environment changes, you may want to use the System Setup program to customize the configuration of your computer.
The System Setup program lets you control the hardware and software features of the computer. It also helps you reduce power
consumption when the computer is running on battery power.
Available Options and Upgrades
APRs
Additional batteries
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