Dell 643XV User Manual

Vostro 3581
Setup and specications guide
Regulatory Model: P75F Regulatory Type: P75F009
Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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2019 - 01
Rev. A00
Contents
1 Set up your computer.....................................................................................................................................5
2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..................................................................................................... 7
3 Chassis overview........................................................................................................................................... 8
Display view........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Left view..............................................................................................................................................................................9
Right view........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Palmrest view....................................................................................................................................................................10
Bottom view.......................................................................................................................................................................11
Keyboard shortcuts........................................................................................................................................................... 11
4 Keyboard shortcuts...................................................................................................................................... 13
5 Technical specications................................................................................................................................14
System information...........................................................................................................................................................14
Processor...........................................................................................................................................................................14
Memory..............................................................................................................................................................................14
Storage...............................................................................................................................................................................15
Storage combinations...................................................................................................................................................... 15
Audio.................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Media card-reader............................................................................................................................................................16
Camera...............................................................................................................................................................................16
Wireless..............................................................................................................................................................................16
Ports and connectors....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Video card..........................................................................................................................................................................17
Display................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Keyboard............................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Fingerprint reader—optional........................................................................................................................................... 19
Operating system..............................................................................................................................................................19
Touchpad........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Battery............................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Power adapter.................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Dimensions and weight.................................................................................................................................................... 21
Computer environment.................................................................................................................................................... 21
Security..............................................................................................................................................................................21
Security Software............................................................................................................................................................22
6 System setup...............................................................................................................................................23
Boot menu........................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Navigation keys................................................................................................................................................................ 23
System setup options......................................................................................................................................................24
General options.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Contents
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System congurations...............................................................................................................................................25
Video............................................................................................................................................................................25
Security....................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Secure boot.................................................................................................................................................................27
Intel Software Guard Extensions..............................................................................................................................28
Performance...............................................................................................................................................................28
Power management.................................................................................................................................................. 29
POST behavior...........................................................................................................................................................30
Virtualization support................................................................................................................................................. 31
Wireless........................................................................................................................................................................31
System logs................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Maintenance screen...................................................................................................................................................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
7 Software......................................................................................................................................................34
Downloading drivers........................................................................................................................................................ 34
8 Getting help.................................................................................................................................................35
Contacting Dell.................................................................................................................................................................35
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Contents
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 oine 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
Set up your computer 5
Dell apps Details
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 Windows 7

Display view

3

Chassis overview

1 Camera 2 Camera-status light
3 Microphone 4 Display
8 Chassis overview

Left view

1 Power adapter port 2 Battery status light
3 HDMI port 4 Network port
5 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2) 6 Headset port

Right view

1
Micro SD card reader 2 USB 2.0 port
3 VGA port 4 Optical drive
5 Security-cable slot
Chassis overview 9

Palmrest view

1 Power button with optional ngerprint reader 2 Keyboard
3 Touchpad
10 Chassis overview

Bottom view

1 Speakers 2 Base cover
3 Service Tag label 4 Air vent

Keyboard shortcuts

NOTE
: Keyboard characters may dier depending on the keyboard language conguration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the
same across all language congurations.
Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts
Keys Description
Fn + Esc
Fn + F1
Fn + F2
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Toggle Fn-key lock
Mute audio
Decrease volume
Increase volume
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