Left view.................................................................................................................................................................................9
Right view...............................................................................................................................................................................9
Ports and connectors.......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Power adapter...................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Dimensions and weight........................................................................................................................................................19
Downloading Windows drivers...........................................................................................................................................23
6 System setup.............................................................................................................................24
System setup options......................................................................................................................................................... 25
General options..............................................................................................................................................................25
Contents3
System information....................................................................................................................................................... 26
Power management...................................................................................................................................................... 30
POST behavior................................................................................................................................................................31
System logs.................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Updating the BIOS in Windows ........................................................................................................................................ 33
Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled..................................................................................................34
Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive................................................................................................34
System and setup password..............................................................................................................................................35
Assigning a system setup password........................................................................................................................... 35
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password........................................................................................36
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 offline 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
Access help and support for your computer.
SupportAssist
Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and
software.
Set up your computer5
Dell appsDetails
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.
NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the
warranty expiry date in SupportAssist.
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical fixes and important device
drivers as they become available.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications including software that is
purchased but not preinstalled on your computer.
6Set up your computer
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.
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 flash 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 files to the recovery drive and click Next.
6. Select the USB flash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash 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.
2
Create a USB recovery drive for Windows7
Topics:
•Display view
•Left view
•Right view
•Palmrest view
•Bottom view
•Keyboard shortcuts
Display view
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Chassis overview
1. Array microphone
2. Camera shutter
3. Infrared (IR) emitter (optional)
4. Camera
5. Camera status light
6. Array microphone
7. Display
8. LED activity light
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Left view
1. DC-in port2. USB 3.2 Gen2 (USB Type-C) port with DisplayPort/Power
Delivery/Thunderbolt (optional)
3. USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A port4. Air vent
5. Smart card reader (optional)
Right view
1. Micro SD card slot
2. Micro SIM card slot
3. Universal audio jack
4. USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A port
5. USB 3.2 Type-A port with PowerShare
6. HDMI 1.4b port
7. Network port
8. Wedge-shaped security slot
Chassis overview
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Palmrest view
1.
Power button with optional fingerprint reader
2. Keyboard
3. NFC/Contactless smartcard reader (optional)
4. Touchpad
5. TrackPoint
10
Chassis overview
Bottom view
1.
Air vent
2. Service tag location
3. Speakers
Keyboard shortcuts
NOTE:
Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys that are used for
shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations.
Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts
KeysPrimary behaviorSecondary behavior (Fn + Key)
Fn + EscEscape
Fn + F1
Fn + F2
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Fn + F5
Mute audio
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Mute microphone
Turn on/off keyboard
backlight
Toggle Fn-key lock
F1 behavior
F2 behavior
F3 behavior
F4 behavior
F5 behavior
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KeysPrimary behaviorSecondary behavior (Fn + Key)
Fn + F6
Decrease brightness
F6 behavior
Fn + F7
Fn + F8
Fn + F10
Fn + F11
Fn + 12
Fn + Ctrl
Increase brightness
Switch to external
display
Print screen
Home
End
Open application menu
F7 behavior
F8 behavior
F10 behavior
F11 behavior
F12 behavior
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