Dell Vostro 3400, P132G, NOT21840 Manual

Set up your computer

Steps

1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
   NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode.
   
2. 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.
   • If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an offline account.
   • On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
3. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended
   Table 1. Locate Dell apps

   Dell apps	Details
   	Dell Product Registration Register your computer with Dell.
   	Dell Help & Support Access help and support for your computer.
   	SupportAssist Proactively checks the health of your computer's hardware and software. NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the warranty expiry date in 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 preinstalled on your computer.

4. Create recovery drive for Windows.
   NOTE: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows.
   For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.

Create a USB recovery drive for Windows

Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a minimum capacity of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive.

Prerequisites
NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete.
NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site for latest instructions.

1. Connect the USB flash drive to your computer.
2. In Windows search, type Recovery.
3. In the search results, click Create a recovery drive. The User Account Control window is displayed.
4. Click Yes to continue.
   The Recovery Drive window is displayed.
5. Select Back up system files to the recovery drive and click Next.
6. Select the USB flash drive and click Next.
   A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted.
7. Click Create.
8. ClickFinish.
   For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product's Service Manual.

Chassis overview

Display view

1. Camera
2. Camera Status Light
3. Microphone
4. LCD Panel

Left view

1. DC-in port
2. Power LED
3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (optional)
4. HDMI 1.4 port
   NOTE: The maximum resolution supported by HDMI port is 1920x1080 @60Hz (24 bit)
5. Network Port
6. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
7. Universal audio jack (Realtek audio) / Audio jack (Cirrus logic audio)

Right view

1. SD 3.0 card reader slot
2. USB 2.0 Type-A port
3. Wedge-shaped security slot

Palmrest view

1. Power button with optional finger print reader
2. Keyboard
3. Touchpad

Bottom view

1. Speakers
2. Service Tag
3. Air Vents

Keyboard shortcuts
NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys that are used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations.

Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts

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.

Specifications of Vostro 3400
Processors

Table 3. Processors

Chipset

Table 4. Chipset

Operating system
Your Vostro 3400 supports the following operating systems:

• Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
• Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
• Windows 11 Pro National Academic, 64-bit
• Windows 11 Home National Academic, 64-bit
• Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
• Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit

Memory
Table 5. Memory specifications

Description	Values
Slots	Two SODIMM slots
Type	DDR4
Speed	2666 MHz 3200 MHz NOTE: Only systems configured with a discrete graphics card will support 3200 Mhz memory.
Maximum memory	16 GB
Minimum memory	4 GB
Configurations supported	4 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz / 3200 Mhz (1x4 GB) 8 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz / 3200 Mhz (2 x 4 GB) 8 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz / 3200 Mhz (1 x 8 GB) 12 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz / 3200 Mhz (1 x 8 GB + 1 x 4 GB) 16 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz / 3200 Mhz (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB DDR4 at 2666 MHz / 3200 Mhz (2 x 8 GB)

Storage
Your computer supports one of the following configurations:

• 2.5 in. 5400 RPM, SATA hard drive
• M.2 2230/2280 for solid-state drive

The primary drive of your computer varies with the storage configuration. For computers:

• 2.5 in. 5400 RPM, SATA hard drive
• M.2 2230/2280 for solid-state drive

Table 6. Storage specifications

Ports and connectors
Table 7. External ports and connectors

Description	Values
External:
Network	One Flip-down RJ 45 10/100/1000 Mbps
USB	Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port One USB 2.0 Type-A port One USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port (optional)
Audio	One Universal audio port (Computers with Realtek audio configuration) One Audio jack (Computers with Cirrus logic audio configuration)
Video	One HDMI 1.4 port NOTE: The maximum resolution supported by HDMI port is 1920x1080 @60Hz (24 bit)
Power adapter port	4.5 mm barrel-type
Security	One Wedge shaped lock slot
Card slot	One SD 3.0 card slot

Table 8. Internal ports and connectors

Description	Values
Internal:
One M.2 Key-M (2280 or 2230) for solid-state drive One M.2 2230 Key-E for WLAN	One M.2 2230 slot for Wi-Fi One M.2 slot for 2230/2280 solid-state drive NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article SLN301626.
SIM card	Not Supported

Audio
Table 9. Audio specifications

Description	Values
Controller	Realtek ALC3204	Cirrus CS8409 (CS42L42 + TI SN005825)
Stereo conversion	Supported	Supported
Internal interface	High definition audio	HDA bridge + CS42L42 audio codec
External interface	Universal Audio Jack	Headset jack NOTE: 3.5mm headset jack functionality varies by model configuration. For best results, use Dell recommended audio accessories
Speakers	Two	Two
Internal-speaker amplifier	Supported	Supported
External volume controls	Keyboard shortcut controls	Keyboard shortcut controls
Speaker Output Average	2 W	2 W
Speaker Output Peak	2.5 W	2.5 W
Subwoofer output	Not supported	Not supported
Microphone	Single digital microphone	Single digital microphone

Video
Table 10. Integrated Graphics Specifications

Integrated graphics
Controller	External display support	Memory size	Processor
Intel UHD Graphics	One HDMI 1.4 NOTE: The maximum resolution supported by HDMI port is 1920x1080 @60Hz (24 bit)	Shared system memory	Intel 11th Generation Core i3 processors Intel 11th Generation Celeron processors Intel 11th Generation Pentium processors
Intel Iris Xe Graphics	One HDMI 1.4 NOTE: The maximum resolution supported by HDMI port is 1920x1080 @60Hz (24 bit)	Shared system memory	Intel 11th Generation Core i5 / i7 processors

Table 11. Discrete Graphics Specifications

Camera
Table 12. Camera specifications

Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Vostro 3400.
Table 13. Touchpad specifications

Communications
Ethernet
Table 14. Ethernet specifications

Table 14. Ethernet specifications (continued)

Wireless module
Table 15. Wireless module specifications

Media-card reader
Table 16. Media-card reader specifications

Power adapter
Table 17. Power adapter specifications

Battery
Table 18. Battery specifications

Description	Values
Type	42 WHr Polymer battery
Voltage	11.40 VDC
Weight (maximum)	0.2 kg (0.44 lb)
Dimensions:
Height	184.15 mm (7.25 in.)
Width	89.15 mm (3.82 in.)
Depth	5.90 mm (0.23 in.)
Temperature range:
Operating	0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage	-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Operating time	Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
Charging time (approximate)	3 hours (when the computer is off) NOTE: Dell recommends that you charge the battery regularly for optimal power consumption. If your battery charge is completely depleted, connect the power adapter, turn on your computer and then restart your computer to reduce the power consumption. Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see, Me and My Dell on www.dell.com/
Coin-cell battery	CR2032
Operating time	Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.

Keyboard
Table 19. Keyboard specifications

Description	Values
Type	Standard keyboard White backlight keyboard
Layout	QWERTY
Number of keys	United States and Canada: 81 keys United Kingdom: 82 keys Japan: 85 keys
Size	X=18.70 mm key pitch Y=18.05 mm key pitch
Shortcut keys	Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key. NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program.

Dimensions and weight
Table 20. Dimensions and weight

Description	Values
Height:
Front	18.10 mm (0.71 in.)
Rear	19.90 mm (0.78 in.)
Width	328.70 mm (12.94 in.)
Depth	239.50 mm (9.42 in.)
Weight	1.64 kg (3.61 lb) NOTE: The weight of your notebook depends on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.

Display
Table 21. Display specifications

Fingerprint reader
Table 22. Fingerprint reader specifications

Security
Table 23. Security specifications

Security Software
Table 24. Security Software specifications

Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

Table 25. Computer environment

* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.

Support policy
For more information on support policy, see the knowledge base articles PNP181418, PNP43920 and PNP179097.

Software

This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers.

Downloading Windows drivers

1. Turn on the.
2. Go toDell.com/support.
3. ClickProduct Support, enter the Service Tag of your, and then click Submit.
   NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your model.
4. ClickDrivers and Downloads.
5. Select the operating system installed on your.
6. Scroll down the page and select the driver to install.
7. ClickDownload File to download the driver for your.
8. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the driver file.
9. Double-click the driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.

System setup

Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly.
NOTE: Before you change BIOS Setup program, it is recommended that you write down the BIOS Setup program screen information for future reference.
Use the BIOS Setup program for the following purposes:

• Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM and the size of the hard drive.
• Change the system configuration information.
• Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard drive installed, and enabling or disabling base devices.

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. This menu is useful when you are attempting to boot to a particular device or to bring up the diagnostics for the system. Using the boot menu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in the BIOS.
The options are:

• UEFI Boot Devices:
  • Windows Boot Manager
  • UEFI Hard Drive
  • Onboard NIC (IPV4)
  • Onboard NIC (IPV6)
• Pre-Boot Tasks:
  • BIOS Setup
  • Diagnostics
  • BIOS Update
  • SupportAssist OS Recovery
  • BIOS Flash Update - Remote
  • Device Configuration

Navigation keys
NOTE: For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the system.

Boot Sequence
Boot sequence enables you to bypass the System Setup–defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self-Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can:

• Access System Setup by pressing F2 key
• Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing F12 key.
  The one-time boot menu displays the devices that you can boot from including the diagnostic option. The boot menu options are:
• Removable Drive (if available)
• STXXXX Drive
  NOTE: XXXX denotes the SATA drive number.
• Optical Drive (if available)
• SATA Hard Drive (if available)
• Diagnostics
  NOTE: Choosing Diagnostics, displays the SupportAssist diagnostics screen.
  The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.

BIOS setup
NOTE: Depending on the and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.

Overview
Table 26. Overview

Boot Options
Table 27. Boot Options

System configuration
Table 28. System configuration

Video
Table 29. Video

Security
Table 30. Security

Passwords
Table 31. Passwords

Option	Description
Enable Strong Passwords	Allows the user to enable complex admin and system passwords: On Off NOTE: Deleting the admin password deletes the system password (if set). The admin password can also be used to delete hard drive password. For this reason, you cannot set an admin password if a system password or hard drive password is set. Hence, an admin password has to be set first if the admin password has to be used with system password and/or hard drive password.
Password Configuration	Allows the user to set the maximum number of characters for Admin and System oasswords: Admin Password Min (04) Admin Password Max (32) System Password Min (04) System Password Max (32)
Admin Password	Allows you to configure an admin password. NOTE: Deleting the admin password deletes the system password (if set). The admin password can also be used to delete hard drive password. For this reason, you cannot set an admin password if a system password or hard drive password is set. Hence, an admin password has to be set first if the admin password has to be used with system password and/or hard drive password. Upper Case Letter When enabled, this field reinforces password must contain at least one upper capital letter. Lower Case Letter When enabled, this field reinforces password must contain at least one lower capital letter. Digit When enabled, this field reinforces password must contain at least onedigit number. Special Character When enabled, this field reinforces password must contain at least one special character. NOTE: These options by default are disabled. Minimum Characters Defines the number of characters allowed for a password. Min = 4
Password Bypass	Allows you to bypass the System password and the Internal hard drive password, when it is set, during a system restart. The options are: Disabled—This option is enabled by default. Reboot bypass
Password Changes	Allows you to change the system password and hard drive password without the need of administrator password. Enable Non-Admin Password Changes - By default, this option is disabled.
Admin Setup Lockout	Allows the administrator to control how the user can access BIOS setup. Enable Admin Setup Lockout - By default, this option is disabled. NOTE: If the admin password is set andEnable Admin Setup Lockoutis enabled, you cannot view the BIOS setup (using F2 or F12) without the admin password. If the admin password is set andEnable Admin Setup Lockoutis disabled, the BIOS setup can be entered and items that are viewed in Locked mode.
Master Password Lockout	Allows you to disable master password support. Enable Master Password Lockout - By default, this option is disabled. NOTE: The Hard Disk password has to be cleared before the settings can be changed.

Secure Boot
Table 32. Secure Boot

Option	Description
Secure Boot	Secure Boot helps ensure the system boots using only validated boot software. Enable Secure Boot—By default, this option is disabled. NOTE: The system has to be in UEFI boot mode to enable Enable Secure Boot.
Secure Boot Mode	Changes to the Secure Boot operation mode modifies the behavior of Secure Boot to allow evaluation of UEFI driver signatures. The options are: Deployed Mode—By default, this option is enabled. Audit Mode

Expert Key Management
Table 33. Expert Key Management

Performance
Table 34. Performance

Power management
Table 35. Power Management

Option	Description
Wake on AC	Allows the system to wake up to perform basic checks when the adapter is connected. On Off — enabled by default
Enable USB Wake Support	Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from standby mode. On Off — enabled by default NOTE: These features are only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the AC power adapter is removed before Standby, the BIOS removes power from all USB ports to conserve battery power.
Block Sleep	This option enables you to block entering to sleep (S3) mode in operating system environment. By default, the Block Sleep option is disabled. NOTE: When Block Sleep is enabled, the system does not go to sleep. Intel Rapid Start gets disabled automatically, and the operating system power option remains blank if it was set to Sleep.
Auto On Time	Allows the user to set a defined day/time when they want the system to automatically power on The options are: Disable—enabled by default Every Day Weekdays Select Days The user will see the days of the week listed with fields to select the time.
Battery Charge Configuration	Allows the user to set the preferred battery charging plan for the system: The options are: Adaptive—enabled by default Standard Primarily AC Use CUstom - Allows the user to set a Start/Stop percentage for battery
Enable Advanced Battery Charge Configuration	Allows the user to enable advanced configuration to maximize battery health while supporting heavy usage. The controls are as follows: On Off The UI below allows the user to set the day and time to further configure battery charging behaviour.
Peak Shift	Allows the system to run on battery during peak power usage hours. The controls are as follows: On Off The UI below allows the user to set the peak day and time to further configure battery usage behavior.

Wireless
Table 36. Wireless options

POST behavior
Table 37. POST behavior

Maintenance
Table 38. Maintenance

System logs
Table 39. System Logs

Updating the BIOS
Updating the BIOS in Windows
About this task

If BitLocker is not suspended before updating the BIOS, the next time you reboot the system it will not recognize the BitLocker key. You will then be prompted to enter the recovery key to progress and the system will ask for this on each reboot. If the recovery key is not known this can result in data loss or an unnecessary operating system re-install. For more information on this subject, see Knowledge Article: https://www.dell.com/support/article/sln153694

1. Go to www.dell.com/support.
2. Click Product support. In the Search support box, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Search.
   NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the SupportAssist feature to automatically identify your computer. You can also use the product ID or manually browse for your computer model.
3. Click Drivers & Downloads. Expand Find drivers.
4. Select the operating system installed on your computer.
5. In the Category drop-down list, select BIOS.
6. Select the latest version of BIOS, and click Download to download the BIOS file for your computer.
7. After the download is complete, browse the folder where you saved the BIOS update file.
8. Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the on-screen instructions.

For more information, see knowledge base article 000124211 at www.dell.com/support.

Updating the BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu
To update the system BIOS on a computer that is installed with Linux or Ubuntu, see the knowledge base article 000131486 at www.dell.com/support.

Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows
About this task

If BitLocker is not suspended before updating the BIOS, the next time you reboot the system it will not recognize the BitLocker key. You will then be prompted to enter the recovery key to progress and the system will ask for this on each reboot. If the recovery key is not known this can result in data loss or an unnecessary operating system re-install. For more information on this subject, see Knowledge Article: https://www.dell.com/support/article/sln153694

1. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 6 in Updating the BIOS in Windows to download the latest BIOS setup program file.
2. Create a bootable USB drive. For more information, see the knowledge base article 000145519 at www.dell.com/support.
3. Copy the BIOS setup program file to the bootable USB drive.
4. Connect the bootable USB drive to the computer that needs the BIOS update.
5. Restart the computer and press F12 .
6. Select the USB drive from the One Time Boot Menu.
7. Type the BIOS setup program filename and pressEnter. The BIOS Update Utility appears.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the BIOS update.

Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu
Update your computer BIOS using the BIOS update.exe file that is copied to a FAT32 USB drive and booting from the F12 One-Time boot menu.

About this task

If BitLocker is not suspended before updating the BIOS, the next time you reboot the system it will not recognize the BitLocker key. You will then be prompted to enter the recovery key to progress and the system will ask for this on each reboot. If the recovery key is not known this can result in data loss or an unnecessary operating system re-install. For more information on this subject, see Knowledge Article: https://www.dell.com/support/article/sln153694

BIOS Update
You can run the BIOS update file from Windows using a bootable USB drive or you can also update the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu on the computer.
Most of the Dell computers built after 2012 have this capability, and you can confirm by booting your computer to the F12 One-Time Boot Menu to see if BIOS FLASH UPDATE is listed as a boot option for your computer. If the option is listed, then the BIOS supports this BIOS update option.
NOTE: Only computers with BIOS Flash Update option in the F12 One-Time boot menu can use this function.

Updating from the One-Time boot menu
To update your BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu, you need the following:

• USB drive formatted to the FAT32 file system (key does not have to be bootable)
• BIOS executable file that you the Dell Support website and copied to the root of the USB drive
• AC power adapter that is connected to the computer
• Functional computer battery to flash the BIOS

Perform the following steps to perform the BIOS update flash process from the F12 menu:

Do not turn off the computer during the BIOS update process. The computer may not boot if you turn off your computer.

Steps

1. From a turn off state, insert the USB drive where you copied the flash into a USB port of the computer.
2. Turn on the computer and press F12 to access the One-Time Boot Menu, select BIOS Update using the mouse or arrow keys then press Enter. The flash BIOS menu is displayed.
3. ClickFlash from file.
4. Select external USB device.
5. Select the file and double-click the flash target file, and then clickSubmit.
6. ClickUpdate BIOS. The computer restarts to flash the BIOS.
7. The computer will restart after the BIOS update is completed.

Updating the BIOS in Windows
Prerequisites
It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup) when you replace the system board or if an update is available.

About this task
NOTE: If BitLocker is enabled, it must be suspended prior to updating the system BIOS, and then re enabled after the BIOS update is completed.
For more information about this subject, see Knowledge Article: How to Enable or Disable BitLocker with TPM in Windows.

Steps

1. Restart the computer.
2. Go to Dell.com/support.
   • Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
   • Click Detect Product and follow the instructions on screen.
3. If you are unable to detect or find the Service Tag, click Choose from all products.
4. Choose theProducts category from the list.
   NOTE: Choose the appropriate category to reach the product page.
5. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.
6. Click Get drivers and click Drivers and Downloads. The Drivers and Downloads section opens.
7. Click Find it myself.
8. Click BIOS to view the BIOS versions.
9. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download.
10. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window, click Download File. The File Download window appears.
11. Click Save to save the file on your computer.
12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.
    Follow the instructions on the screen.

Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled

If BitLocker is not suspended before updating the BIOS, the next time you reboot the system it will not recognize the BitLocker key. You will then be prompted to enter the recovery key to progress and the system will ask for this on each reboot. If the recovery key is not known, this can result in data loss or an unnecessary operating system reinstall. For more information about this subject, see Knowledge Article: Updating the BIOS on Dell Systems With BitLocker Enabled

Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments
If you want to update the system BIOS in a Linux environment, such as Ubuntu, see Update the Dell BIOS in a Linux or Ubuntu environment.

System and setup password
Table 40. System and setup password

You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.

The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.

Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended.
NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled.

Assigning a system setup password
Prerequisites
You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set.

About this task
To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.

Steps

1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter. The Security screen is displayed.
2. Select System/Admin Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field. Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
   • A password can have up to 32 characters.
   • The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
   • Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.
   • Only the following special characters are allowed: space, ("), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (').
3. Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new password field and click OK.
4. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
5. Press Y to save the changes. The computer reboots.

Deleting or changing an existing system setup password
Prerequisites
Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.

About this task
To enter the System Setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.

Steps

1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter. The System Security screen is displayed.
2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
3. Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press Enter or Tab.
4. Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press Enter or Tab.
   NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re enter the new password when prompted. If you delete the System and Setup password, confirm the deletion when prompted.
5. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
6. Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.
   The computer restarts.

Getting help and contacting Dell

Self-help resources
You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources:

Table 41. Self-help resources

Self-help resources	Resource location
Information about Dell products and services	www.dell.com
My Dell
Tips
Contact Support	In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system	www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.com/support/linux
Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software updates, and so on.	www.dell.com/support
Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns.	Go to https://www.dell.com/support/home/?app=knowledgebase. Type the subject or keyword in theSearch box. ClickSearch to retrieve the related articles.
Learn and know the following information about your product: Product specifications Operating system Setting up and using your product Data backup Troubleshooting and diagnostics Factory and system restore BIOS information	See Me and My Dell. To locate the Me and My Dell relevant to your product, identify your product through one of the following: SelectDetect Product. Locate your product through the drop-down menu underView Products. Enter theService Tag number or Product ID in the search bar.

Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country.
NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

Notes, cautions, and warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.

A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Table 17. Power adapter specifications