Using The System Setup Program; Accessing The System Setup Program - Dell Inspiron 3800 Reference And Troubleshooting Manual

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Using the System Setup Program

NOTICE: Dell recommends that you change the System Setup program
settings only when absolutely necessary. Changing certain system device
settings could cause hardware conflicts.
You can use the System Setup program to:
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Change your system configuration information after you add, change, or remove
hardware connected to or installed inside your computer
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Verify information about your current computer configuration, such as the amount
of system memory
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Set or change selectable settings—for example, the system password
For some options, you must reboot the computer before any changes take effect.
Changes for other options take effect immediately.
NOTE: If you change an option that is activated by rebooting, the System Setup pro-
gram displays the setting you selected rather than the setting currently in effect. You
must reboot the computer for the new setting to take effect.
After you set up your computer, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself
with your system configuration information and optional settings. Dell recommends
that you write down the information for future reference.

Accessing the System Setup Program

NOTICE: To avoid data loss, save and close any open files and exit any
open application programs before you access the System Setup program.
For systems running the Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows NT operating system,
you may enter the System Setup program as follows:
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Press <Fn><F1> at any time on the keyboard (or <Scroll Lock><F1> on an
external keyboard if the External Hot Key option is enabled). If you press
<Fn><F3> (or <Scroll Lock><F3> on an external keyboard if the External Hot
Key option is enabled), the System Setup program opens directly to the Battery
Status screen.
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