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 specifications................................................................................................................................	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 3

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

4 Contents

Set up your computer

1 Connect the power adapter and press the power button.

NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode.

2Finish 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 oƒine 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

Dell apps	Details

	Access help and support for your computer.

SupportAssist

Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software.

NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the warranty expiry date in SupportAssist.

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.

4 Create recovery drive for Windows.

NOTE: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows.

For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.

6 Set up your computer

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

1Connect the USB …ash drive to your computer.

2In Windows search, type Recovery.

3In the search results, click Create a recovery drive. The User Account Control window is displayed.

4Click Yes to continue.

The Recovery Drive window is displayed.

5Select Back up system files to the recovery drive and click Next.

6Select the USB flash drive and click Next.

A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB …ash drive will be deleted.

7Click Create.

8Click 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

Chassis overview

Display view

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

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 differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations.

Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts
Keys	Description

Fn + Esc	Toggle Fn-key lock
Fn + F1	Mute audio
Fn + F2	Decrease volume
Fn + F3	Increase volume
Fn + F4	Play previous

Chassis overview

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