Left view.................................................................................................................................................................................9
Right view...............................................................................................................................................................................9
System specifications.......................................................................................................................................................... 14
System information........................................................................................................................................................ 14
System board connectors............................................................................................................................................. 16
Media card-reader..........................................................................................................................................................16
Video card........................................................................................................................................................................17
Ports and connectors.....................................................................................................................................................17
Power adapter............................................................................................................................................................... 20
Sensor and control specifications................................................................................................................................20
Dimensions and weight..................................................................................................................................................21
Support policy...................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Downloading Windows drivers...........................................................................................................................................23
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6 System setup.............................................................................................................................24
System setup options......................................................................................................................................................... 25
System setup options................................................................................................................................................... 25
Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords...........................................................................................33
Updating the BIOS in Windows ........................................................................................................................................ 33
Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled..................................................................................................33
Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive................................................................................................33
System and setup password..............................................................................................................................................34
Assigning a system setup password............................................................................................................................34
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password........................................................................................35
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:
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
If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when
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.
NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the
warranty expiry date in SupportAssist.
Set up your computer5
Dell appsDetails
Create recovery drive for Windows.
4.
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.
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.
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.
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
Chassis
This chapter illustrates the multiple chassis views along with the ports and connectors and also explains the FN hot key combinations.
Topics:
•Display view
•Left view
•Right view
•Palmrest view
•Bottom view
•Keyboard shortcuts
Display view
3
1. Left microphone
2. Camera
3. Camera-status light
4. Right microphone
5. LCD panel
8Chassis
Left view
1. Power connector port
2. Status light
3. HDMI port
4. USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C port with Display port
5. microSD card slot
Right view
1. Headset port
2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
Chassis
9
Palmrest view
1. Power button with optional fingerprint reader
2. Keyboard
3. Touchpad
10
Chassis
Bottom view
1. Service Tag label
2. Speakers
Keyboard shortcuts
NOTE:
shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations.
Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts
KeysPrimary behaviorSecondary behavior (Fn + Key)
Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys that are used for
EscapeToggle Fn-key lock
Mute audioF1 behavior
Decrease volumeF2 behavior
Increase volumeF3 behavior
Mute microphoneF4 behavior
Turn on/off keyboard backlightF5 behavior
Decrease brightnessF6 behavior
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