Contents 1 Set up your computer.............................5 2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..................... 7 3 Chassis overview............................8 Display view..................................8 Left view....................................9 Right view................................... 9 Palmrest view..................................10 Bottom view..................................11 4 Keyboard shortcuts............................12 5 Technical specifications..........................13 System information................................13 Processor...................................13 Memory....................................13 Storage....................................14...
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Secure boot................................25 Exit....................................25 System and setup password............................25 Assigning a system setup password........................25 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password..................26 7 Software..............................27 Downloading drivers.................................27 8 Getting help..............................28 Contacting Dell................................. 28 Contents...
NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode. Finish Windows system setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you: • Connect to a network for Windows updates. NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted.
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SupportAssist. Dell Update Updates your computer with critical fixes and important device drivers as they become available. Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications including software that is purchased but not pre-installed on your computer. Create recovery drive for Windows.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted. Click Create. Click Finish. For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product's Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals. Create a USB recovery drive for Windows...
Left view Power adapter port Battery status light HDMI port Network port USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2) Headset port Right view Micro SD card reader USB 2.0 port Optical drive Security-cable slot Chassis overview...
Keyboard shortcuts NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations. Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts Keys Description Toggle Fn-key lock Fn + Esc Mute audio Fn + F1 Decrease volume Fn + F2...
Technical specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and select the option to view information about your computer.
Feature Specifications Type DDR4 Speed 2400 MHz Storage Table 6. Storage specifications Type Form factor Interface Capacity SATA Solid-State Drive Up to 256 GB 2.5 inch SATA Up to 2 TB Optical drive 9.5 mm tray SATA Storage combinations Table 7. Storage combinations Primary/Boot drive Secondary drive 1 x M.2 SSD...
Feature Specifications • SDXC Camera Table 10. Camera specifications Feature Specifications Resolution • Still image: 0.92 megapixels (HD) • Video: 1280x720 (HD) at 30 fps Diagonal viewing angle 78.6° Number of cameras One front camera Type HD fixed focus Sensor type CMOS sensor technology Video Max resolution 1280x720 (HD) at 30 fps...
Features Specifications • Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 port Security wedge lock slot Docking port Dell USB 3.0 Dock (UNO) Audio • Universal audio jack • Noise reduction array microphone Video HDMI 1.4b Network adapter One RJ-45 connector Video card Table 13.
Battery Table 18. Battery specifications Feature Specifications Type Primatic/Polymer 3-cell 42 WHr Dimension Width 175.37 mm (6.9 in) Depth 90.73 mm (3.57 in) Height 5.9 mm (0.24 in) Weight (maximum) 0.2 kg (0.44 lb ) Voltage 11.4 VDC Life span 300 discharge / charge cycles Charging time when the computer is Standard charge...
Feature Specifications Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Temperature range (Operating) 0°C to 40° C (32°F to 104°F) Temperature range (Non-Operating) 40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Dimensions and weight Table 20. Dimensions and weight Feature Specifications Height 20.66 mm to 22.7 mm (0.813 inch to 0.106 inch) Width 380 mm (14.96 inch) Depth...
Boot menu Press <F12> when the Dell logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system. Diagnostics and BIOS Setup options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices in the system.
Keys Navigation Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system. System setup options NOTE: Depending on the laptop and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.
Advanced options Table 25. Advanced Option Description Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep mode of processor. This option is enabled by default. Virtualization This field specifies whether a virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the conditional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology.
Option Description • Primarily AC use • Custom Advanced Battery Charge Mode This option enables you to maximize the battery health. By enabling this option, your system uses the standard charging algorithm and other techniques, during the non work hours to improve the battery health.
Secure boot Table 27. Secure Boot Option Description Boot List Option UEFI (default) Secure Boot Mode The option is disabled by default Legacy Option ROMs The option is disabled by default Attempt Legacy Boot The option is disabled by default Exit Table 28.
About this task To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or re-boot. Steps In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter. The Security screen is displayed. Select System/Admin Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field. Use the following guidelines to assign the system password: •...
This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers. Downloading drivers Turn on the notebook. Go to Dell.com/support. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your notebook, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your notebook model.
About this task Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Steps Go to Dell.com/support.