1 Set up your computer.....................................................................................................................................5
2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..................................................................................................... 7
Left view..............................................................................................................................................................................9
Right view........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
System information...........................................................................................................................................................14
Media card-reader............................................................................................................................................................16
Ports and connectors....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Video card..........................................................................................................................................................................17
Power adapter.................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Dimensions and weight.................................................................................................................................................... 21
6 System setup...............................................................................................................................................23
System setup options......................................................................................................................................................24
General options.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Contents
3
System congurations...............................................................................................................................................25
Power management.................................................................................................................................................. 29
POST behavior...........................................................................................................................................................30
System logs................................................................................................................................................................. 31
SupportAssist System Resolution............................................................................................................................32
System and setup password...........................................................................................................................................32
Assigning a system setup password........................................................................................................................ 33
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password.................................................................................... 33
1 Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode.
1
Set up your computer
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 oine 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 appsDetails
Dell Product Registration
Register your computer with Dell.
Dell Help & Support
Set up your computer5
Dell appsDetails
Access help and support for your computer.
SupportAssist
Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and
software.
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical xes 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.
NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the
warranty expiry date in SupportAssist.
4 Create recovery drive for Windows.
NOTE
: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and x problems that may occur with Windows.
For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.
6
Set up your computer
2
Create a USB recovery drive for Windows
Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and x problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB ash 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.
Steps
1 Connect the USB ash 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 les to the recovery drive and click Next.
6 Select the USB ash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB ash drive will be deleted.
7 Click Create.
8 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 Windows7
Display view
3
Chassis overview
1Camera2Camera-status light
3Microphone4Display
8Chassis overview
Left view
1Power adapter port2Battery status light
3HDMI port4Network port
5USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)6Headset port
Right view
1
Micro SD card reader2USB 2.0 port
3VGA port4Optical drive
5Security-cable slot
Chassis overview9
Palmrest view
1Power button with optional ngerprint reader2Keyboard
3Touchpad
10Chassis overview
Bottom view
1Speakers2Base cover
3Service Tag label4Air vent
Keyboard shortcuts
NOTE
: Keyboard characters may dier depending on the keyboard language conguration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the
same across all language congurations.
Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts
KeysDescription
Fn + Esc
Fn + F1
Fn + F2
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Toggle Fn-key lock
Mute audio
Decrease volume
Increase volume
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