Contents 1 Set up your computer........................5 2 Chassis............................7 Front open view..................................7 Left view....................................8 Right view....................................8 Palmrest view..................................9 Back view....................................9 Bottom view..................................10 Hot key definition................................. 10 3 System specifications......................... 12 System information................................12 Processor....................................12 Memory....................................13 Storage....................................
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Virtualization support................................31 Wireless options...................................32 Maintenance..................................32 System logs..................................33 5 Software........................... 34 Operating system................................34 Downloading drivers................................34 Identifying Windows 10 OS version...........................34 6 Getting help..........................36 Contacting Dell..................................36 Contents...
1. Connect the power cable and press the power button 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish Windows setup: a) Connect to a network. b) Sign-in to your Microsoft account or create a new account. 3. Locate Dell apps. Set up your computer...
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Table 1. Locate Dell apps Features Specifications Register your computer Dell Help & Support SupportAssist — Check and update your computer Set up your computer...
Chassis This chapter illustrates the multiple chassis views along with the ports and connectors and also explains the FN hot key combinations. Topics: • Front open view • Left view • Right view • Palmrest view • Back view • Bottom view •...
7. Speakers Left view 1. Thunderbolt 3 Type-C port 2. SD Card reader 3. Smartcard reader Right view 1. Headset port 2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports with PowerShare 3. Security cable slot Chassis...
Palmrest view 1. Power button 2. Keyboard 3. Fingerprint reader (optional) 4. Contactless Card Reader (optional) 5. Touchpad Back view 1. HDMI port 2. Mini DisplayPort 3. RJ45 Network port 4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare 5. Power connector port Chassis...
Bottom view 1. Service tag label 2. Battery door release latch 3. Battery door Hot key definition Table 2. Keyboard shortcut keys Hot keys Function Fn+ESC - Fn Lock Allows the user to toggle between locked and unlocked Fn keys. Fn+F1 - Audio Volume Mute Temporarily mutes/unmutes the audio.
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Hot keys Function pressed: Disabled, Dim, Bright. For more detail, see Keyboard Illumination/Backlight section. Fn+F11 - Print screen It is used as Print Screen key Fn+F12 - Insert It is used as Insert key Fn+RightCtrl – Context Menu It is used as Context Menu key. (a.k.a. Right-Click menu) Fn+Left Cursor—Home It is used as Home key.
System 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. Topics: •...
Location of channel A, B, C, D: 1. B and D under Keyboard– Slot B close to touchpad and Slot D close to LCD 2. A and C under Base– Slot C close to rear Input/Output and Slot A close to the battery Storage Table 7.
Features Specifications Smart card reader Standard Three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports with PowerShare Security Noble wedge lock slot Docking port Cable dock support Audio • Headset port • Noise reduction array microphones • Microphone (Optional) Video • Mini DisplayPort 1.4 •...
Power adapter Table 19. Power adapter specifications Features Specifications Type 240 W adapter Input Voltage 100 to 240 VAC Input current (maximum) 240 W - 3.5 A Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz Output current 240 W - 12.31 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Temperature range (Operating)
Operating Storage 20% to 80% (non-condensing) 20% to 95% (non-condensing) Relative humidity (maximum) NOTE: Maximum dew point NOTE: Maximum dew point temperature = 26°C temperature = 33°C 0.26 GRMS 1.37 GRMS Vibration (maximum) † ‡ 105 G 40 G Shock (maximum) -15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 10,000 ft) -15.2 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft) Altitude (maximum)
System setup System setup enables you to manage your hardware and specify BIOS level options. From the System setup, you can: • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices •...
Option Description Battery Information Displays the battery status and the type of AC adapter connected to the computer. Boot Sequence Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system. The options are: • Windows Boot Manager •...
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USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings. Dell Type-C Dock Configuration Always allow Dell docks. This setting affects only the Type-C ports connected to a Dell WD or TB dock. Thunderbolt Adapter Configuration Allows you to configure the Thunderbolt adapter security settings within the operating system.
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Option Description • Disabled • • Bright—Default Keyboard Backlight Tmeout on AC Allows to define the timeout value for the keyboard backlight when an AC adapter is plugged in the system. The Keyboard Backlight tiemout value is only in effect when the backlight is enabled. •...
Video screen options Table 25. Video Option Description LCD Brightness Allows you to set the display brightness depending upon the power source. On Battery(50% is default) and On AC (100 % default). Switchable Graphics This option enables or disables switchable graphics technologies such as NVIDIA Optimus and SMD PowerExpress.
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Option Description • Allow Non-Admin Password Changes This option is set by default. Non-Admin Setup Allows you to determine whether changes to the setup options are allowed when an Administrator Changes Password is set. If disabled the setup options are locked by the admin password. •...
Secure boot Table 27. Secure Boot Option Description Secure Boot Enable Allows you to enable or disable the Secure Boot Feature. • Secure Boot Enable—Default Secure Boot Mode Changes to the Secure Boot operation mode modifies the behaviour of Secure Boot to allow evaluation of UEFI driver signatures.
Option Description • All—Default • • • Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep mode of processor. • Enable Intel SpeedStep This option is set by default. C-States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states.
The options are: • Adaptive—Default • Standard - Fully charges your battery at a standard rate. • ExpressCharge- The battery charges over a shorter period of time using Dell’s fast charging technology. • Primarily AC use • Custom If Custom Charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop.
Option Description • Lock Mode Disable/Standard • Lock Mode Enable/Secondary—Default Fastboot Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps. Click one of the following options: • Minimal • Thorough—Default • Auto Extended BIOS POST Allows you to create an additional preboot delay.
Wireless options Table 33. Wireless Option Description Wireless Switch Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by the wireless switch. The options are: • WWAN • GPS (on WWAN Module) • WLAN • Bluetooth All the options are enabled by default. Wireless Device Enable Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices.
System logs Table 35. System Logs Option Description BIOS events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events. Thermal Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Thermal) events. Power Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Power) events. System setup...
Red Hat Linux Enterprise 7.5 Downloading drivers 1. Turn on the . 2. Go to Dell.com/support. 3. Click Product 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.
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OS Version Code name Version Latest build Windows 10 Redstone 5 1809 17763 Windows 10 19H1 1903 18362 Software...
Dell product catalog. 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: 1.
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