Dell Inspiron 3585 Setup Manual

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.

Set up your Inspiron 3585

NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
   
   NOTE: To conserve battery power, the computer might enter power saving mode (sleep state). Connect the power adapter and press the power button to turn on the computer.
2. Finish Windows 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

   Resources	Description
   	My Dell Centralized location for key Dell applications, help articles, and other important information about your computer. It also notifies you about the warranty status, recommended accessories, and software updates if available.
   	SupportAssist Pro-actively checks the health of your computer's hardware and software. The SupportAssist OS Recovery tool troubleshoots issues with the operating system. For more information, see the SupportAssist documentation at www.dell.com/support. NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
   	Dell Update Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. For more information about using Dell Update, see the knowledge base article SLN305843 at www.dell.com/support.
   	Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your computer. For more information about using Dell Digital Delivery, see the knowledge base article 153764 at www.dell.com/support.

Views of Inspiron 3585

Right

For computers with optical drive

1. SD-card slot
   Reads from and writes to the SD card.
2. USB 2.0 port
   Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
3. Optical drive
   Reads from and writes to CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.
   NOTE: Blu-ray support is only available in certain regions.
4. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
   Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.

For computers without optical drive

1. SD-card slot
   Reads from and writes to the SD card.
2. USB 2.0 port
   Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
3. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
   Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.

Left

1. Power-adapter port
   Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer.
2. HDMI port
   Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
3. Network port
   Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)
   Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
5. Headset port
   Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

Base

1. Left-click area
   Press to left-click.
2. Touchpad
   Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two finger tap to right-click.
3. Right-click area
   Press to right-click.
4. Power button with optional fingerprint reader
   Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.
   When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into sleep state; press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer.
   If the power button has a fingerprint reader, place your finger on the power button to log in.
   NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows.

Display

1. Camera
   Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
2. Camera-status light
   Turns on when the camera is in use.
3. Microphone
   Provides digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on.

Bottom

1. Left speaker
   Provides audio output.
2. Service Tag label
   The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information.
3. Right speaker
   Provides audio output.

Specifications of Inspiron 3585

Dimensions and weight

Table 2. Dimensions and weight

Processors

Table 3. Processors

Chipset

Table 4. Chipset

Operating system

• Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
• Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
• Ubuntu

Memory

Table 5. Memory specifications

Ports and connectors

Table 6. External ports and connectors

Table 7. Internal ports and connectors

Communications

Ethernet
Table 8. Ethernet specifications

Wireless module
Table 9. Wireless module specifications

Audio

Table 10. Audio specifications

Storage

Table 11. Storage specifications

Media-card reader

Table 12. Media-card reader specifications

Keyboard

Table 13. Keyboard specifications

Camera

Table 14. Camera specifications

Touchpad

Table 15. Touchpad specifications

Touchpad gestures
For more information about touchpad gestures for Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com.

Power adapter

Table 16. Power adapter specifications

Battery

Table 17. Battery specifications

Display

Table 18. Display specifications

Fingerprint reader

(optional)
Table 19. Fingerprint reader specifications

Video

Table 20. Discrete graphics specifications

Table 21. Integrated graphics specifications

Computer environment

Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 22. 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.
‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position.

Keyboard shortcuts

NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations.
Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. The symbol shown on the lower part of the key refers to the character that is typed out when the key is pressed. If you press shift and the key, the symbol shown on the upper part of the key is typed out. For example, if you press 2, 2 is typed out; if you press Shift + 2, @ is typed out.
The keys F1-F12 at the top row of the keyboard are function keys for multi-media control, as indicated by the icon at the bottom of the key. Press the function key to invoke the task represented by the icon. For example, pressing F1 mutes the audio (refer to the table below).
However, if the function keys F1-F12 are needed for specific software applications, multi-media functionality can be disabled by pressing Fn + Esc. Subsequently, multi-media control can be invoked by pressing Fn and the respective function key. For example, mute audio by pressing Fn + F1.
NOTE: You can also define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program.
Table 23. List of keyboard shortcuts

Function key	Re-defined key (for multi-media control)	Behavior
		Mute audio
		Decrease volume
		Increase volume
		Play previous track/chapter
		Play/Pause
		Play next track/chapter
		Switch to external display
		Search
		Toggle keyboard backlight (optional)
		Decrease brightness
		Increase brightness

The Fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions.
Table 24. List of keyboard shortcuts

Function key	Behavior
	Turn off/on wireless
	Pause/Break
	Sleep
	Toggle scroll lock
	Toggle between power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light
	System request
	Open application menu
	Toggle Fn-key lock
	Page up
	Page down
	Home
	End

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 25. 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
Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns.	Go to www.dell.com/support. Type the subject or keyword in the Search box. Click Search to retrieve the related articles.

Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
NOTE: Availability varies by country/region and product, and some services may not be available in your country/region.
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.