Contents Set up your computer............ 5 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..... 7 .......... 7 Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive Views................9 ......................9 Left ......................9 Right ..................... 10 Display ......................11 Base .....................12 Bottom ......................13 Modes ...................
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Display ....................19 Storage ................... 19 Media-card reader ....................19 Keyboard ....................20 Camera ....................20 Touchpad .....................21 Battery ..................21 Power adapter ................22 Computer environment Keyboard shortcuts............23 Getting help and contacting Dell........25 ..................25 Self-help resources ..................26 Contacting Dell...
Connect the power adapter and press the power button to turn on the computer. 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.
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Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended Table 1. Locate Dell apps Dell Product Registration Register your computer with Dell. Dell Help & Support Access help and support for your computer. SupportAssist Pro-actively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software.
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. NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete.
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Connect the USB recovery drive to your computer. Restart your computer. Press F12 after the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to access the boot menu. A Preparing one-time boot menu message appears. After the boot menu loads, select the USB recovery device under UEFI BOOT.
Views Left Power-adapter port Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery. HDMI port Connect a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Me and My Dell at Options. For more information, see www.dell.com/ support/manuals. Volume-control button Press to increase or decrease the volume. Headset port Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
Camera-status light Turns on when the camera is in use. Right microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. Base Left speaker Provides audio output. Left-click area Press to left-click. Touchpad Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two finger tap to right-click.
Provides audio output. Bottom 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.
Specifications Computer model Inspiron 3185 System information Table 2. System information Processor • Generation AMD A9-9420e • Generation AMD A6-9220e • Generation AMD E2-9000e Chipset Integrated in processor Operating system Table 3. Operating system Operating systems supported • Windows 10 Home (64-bit) •...
NOTE: The weight of your laptop varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. Memory Table 5. Memory specifications Slot One SODIMM slot DDR4 Type 2400 Mhz module operating at 1866 Speed Configurations supported 4 GB and 8 GB Total memory Up to 8 GB Ports and connectors...
Storage This laptop is shipped with one of the following storage options. Table 13. Storage specifications Storage type Interface type Capacity One 2.5-inch hard drive SATA 6 Gbps Up to 500 GB (5400 rpm) One 2.5-inch hard drive– SATA 6 Gbps Up to 1 TB (5400 rpm) Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR)
the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key. NOTE: Press Fn+Esc to switch the primary behavior of the function keys (F1-F12) between two modes - multimedia key mode and function key mode. NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1- F12) by changing Function Key...
Battery Table 18. Battery specifications Type 2-cell prismatic (32 WHr) Dimensions Width 272.10 mm (10.71 in) Depth 62.20 mm (2.45 in) Height 6.82 mm (0.27 in) Weight (maximum) 0.19 kg (0.42 lb) Voltage 7.60 VDC Charging time when the computer is off Less than 4 hours Operating time Varies depending on operating...
Output current (continuous) 2.31 A Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC Temperature range Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F) Computer environment Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Table 20. Computer environment Operating Storage Temperature range...
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 21. List of keyboard shortcuts Icons Description Mute audio Decrease volume Increase volume Play previous track/chapter Play/Pause Play next track/chapter Switch to external display...
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Icons Description Turn off/on wireless Toggle scroll lock System request Open application menu Home Page Up Page Down...
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 22. Self-help resources Information about Dell products and www.dell.com services Dell Help & Support app Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Enter the Service 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.
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