Dell Inspiron 11 3180 User Manual

Inspiron 11 3000
Setup and Specications

Computer Model: Inspiron 3180
Regulatory Model: P24T
Regulatory Type: P24T003

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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respective owners.

2018-01

Rev. A00

Contents

Set up your computer....................................................5

Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..................... 7

Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive.......................................... 7

Views.............................................................................9

Left........................................................................................................... 9

Right......................................................................................................... 9

Base.........................................................................................................10

Display...................................................................................................... 11

Bottom.....................................................................................................12

Specications...............................................................13

Computer model...................................................................................... 13

System information..................................................................................13

Operating system.....................................................................................13

Dimensions and weight............................................................................ 13

Memory................................................................................................... 14

Ports and Connectors..............................................................................14

Communications...................................................................................... 15

Wireless module.................................................................................15

Audio........................................................................................................15

Storage....................................................................................................16

Media-card reader................................................................................... 16

Keyboard..................................................................................................16

Camera.................................................................................................... 17

Touchpad................................................................................................. 17

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Touchpad gestures.............................................................................18

Power adapter......................................................................................... 18

Battery.....................................................................................................18

Video....................................................................................................... 19

Display..................................................................................................... 19

Computer environment........................................................................... 20

Keyboard shortcuts...................................................... 21

Getting help and contacting Dell..................................23

Self-help resources..................................................................................23

Contacting Dell........................................................................................24

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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. Connect the power adapter and press the power button
to turn on the computer.

2 Finish operating system setup.

For Ubuntu:

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

For Windows:

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.

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3 Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended

Table 1. Locate Dell apps

Dell Product Registration

Register your computer with Dell.

Dell Help & Support

Access help and support for your computer.

SupportAssist

Pro-actively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and
software. The SupportAssist OS Recovery tool troubleshoots
issues with the operating system. For more information, see the
SupportAssist documentation at www.dell.com/support.

NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date
to renew or upgrade your warranty.

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 x problems that may occur with Windows.

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

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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.

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 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.

Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive

CAUTION: This process formats the hard drive and removes all data on your
computer. Ensure that you back up data on your computer before beginning
this task.

NOTE: Before reinstalling Windows, ensure your computer has more than 2
GB of memory and more than 32 GB of storage space.

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NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete and your computer
will restart during the recovery process.

1 Connect the USB recovery drive to your computer.

2 Restart your computer.

3 Press F12 after the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to access the boot menu.

A Preparing one-time boot menu message appears.

4 After the boot menu loads, select the USB recovery device under UEFI BOOT.

The system reboots and a screen to Choose the keyboard layout is displayed.

5 Choose your keyboard layout.

6 In the Choose an option screen, click Troubleshoot.

7 Click Recover from a drive.

8 Choose one of the following options:

– Just remove my les to do a quick format.

– Fully clean the drive to do a complete format.

9 Click Recover to start the recovery process.

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Views

Left

1 Power-adapter port

Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the
battery.

2 HDMI port

Connect a TV or another HDMI‑in enabled device. Provides video and audio
output.

3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port

Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer
speeds up to 5 Gbps.

4 microSD–card slot

Reads from and writes to microSD cards.

Right

1 Headset port

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Connect a headphone, a microphone, or a headset (headphone and microphone
combo).

2 USB 2.0 port

Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data
transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.

3 Security-cable slot (for Noble locks)

Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.

Base

1 Left speaker

Provides audio output.

2 Left-click area

Press to left-click.

3 Touchpad

Move your nger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click
and two nger tap to right-click.

4 Right-click area

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Press to right-click.

5 Power button

Press to turn on the computer if it is turned o, in sleep state, or in hibernate
state.

Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on.

Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer.

NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power
Options. For more information, see

support/manuals.

6 Right speaker

Provides audio output.

Me and My Dell

at www.dell.com/

Display

1 Camera

Allows you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.

2 Camera-status light

Turns on when the camera is in use.

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3 Microphone

Provides digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on.

Bottom

1 Service Tag label

The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identier that enables Dell service
technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access
warranty information.

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Specications

Computer model

Inspiron 3180

System information

Table 2. System Information specications

Processor

Chipset Integrated in processor

• 7th Generation AMD A9-9420e

• 7th Generation AMD A6-9220e

• 7th Generation AMD E2-9000e

Operating system

Table 3. Operating system

Operating systems supported

• Windows 10 Home (64-bit)

• Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)

• Ubuntu

Dimensions and weight

Table 4. Dimensions and weight

Width 292 mm (11.50 in)

Depth 196 mm (7.72 in)

Height 20.80 mm (0.82 in)

Weight:

with eMMC 1.34 kg (2.95 lb)

specications

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with hard drive 1.45 kg (3.19 lb)

Memory

Table 5. Memory specications

Slot One SODIMM slot

Type DDR4

Speed 2400 MHz

Congurations supported:

Per memory module slot 4 GB and 8 GB

Total memory up to 8 GB

Ports and Connectors

Table 6. Ports and connectors

NOTE: The weight of your
laptop varies depending on
the conguration ordered
and the manufacturing
variability.

External:

USB

Audio/video

Table 7. Ports and connectors

Internal:

M.2 One M.2 slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

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• One USB 2.0 port

• One USB 3.1 Gen 1 port

• One HDMI port

• One headset (headphone and
microphone combo) port

combo card

Communications

Table 8. Supported communications

Wireless

• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n

• Bluetooth 4.0

Wireless module

Table 9. Wireless module specications

Module Transfer rate Frequency bands

Qualcomm
QCA9377
(DW1810)

Qualcomm
QCA9565
(DW1707)

Up to 433 Mbps Dual band 2.4

Up to 150 Mbps Single band 2.4

supported

GHz/5 GHz

GHz

Audio

Table 10. Audio

specications

Encryption

• 64-bit and 128­bit WEP

• AES-CCMP

• TKIP

• 64-bit and 128­bit WEP

• AES-CCMP

• TKIP

Controller

Speakers Two

Output

Microphone Single microphone

Realtek ALC3204 with Waves
MaxxAudio Pro

• Average 2 W

• Peak 2.5 W

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Storage

Table 11. Storage specications

Storage type Interface type Capacity

One 2.5-inch hard drive SATA 6 Gbps Up to 500 GB

One M.2 2280 solid-state
drive

One integrated eMMC eMMC Up to 128 GB

NOTE: Depending on the conguration you ordered, your computer
supports either hard drive, solid-state drive or eMMC.

SATA 6 Gbps Up to 256 GB

Media-card reader

Table 12. Media-card reader specications

Type One microSD-card slot

Cards supported

• Micro Secure Digital (microSD)

• Micro Secure Digital High Capacity
(microSDHC)

• Micro SD Extended Capacity
(microSDXC)

Keyboard

Table 13. Keyboard

Type Chiclet keyboard

Shortcut keys Some keys on your keyboard have two

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specications

symbols on them. These keys can be
used to type alternate characters or to
perform secondary functions. To type
the alternate character, press Shift and
the desired key. To perform secondary
functions, press Fn and the desired key.

Camera

Table 14. Camera specications

NOTE: Press Fn+Esc to switch
the primary behavior of the
function keys (F1-F12) between
two modes - multimedia key mode
and function key mode.

NOTE: You can dene the primary
behavior of the function keys (F1­F12) by changing Function Key
Behavior in BIOS setup program.

For more information about keyboard
shortcuts, see

Keyboard Shortcuts.

Resolution

Diagonal viewing angle

Touchpad

Table 15. Touchpad

Resolution:

Horizontal

Vertical

Dimensions:

Width 100 mm (3.93 in)

Height 55 mm (2.16 in)

• Still image: 0.92 megapixel

• Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
(maximum)

78.60 degrees

3061

1637

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Touchpad gestures

For more information about touchpad gestures for Windows 10, see the Microsoft
knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com.

Power adapter

Table 16. Power adapter specications

Type 45 W

Diameter (connector) 4.5 mm

Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC

Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz

Input current (maximum) 1.30 A

Output current (continuous) 2.31 A

Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC

Temperature range:

Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to

104°F)

Storage –40°C to 70°C (–

40°F to 158°

Battery

Table 17. Battery

Type 2–cell prismatic (32 WHr)

Weight (maximum) 0.19 kg (0.42 lb)

Voltage 7.60 VDC

Charging time when the computer is o Less than 4 hours

Operating time Varies depending on operating

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specications

conditions and can signicantly

reduce under certain power­intensive conditions.

Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles

Temperature range (Operating): 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)

Temperature range (Storage): -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to

149°F)

Coin-cell battery CR-2032

Dimensions:

Width 272.10 mm (10.71 in)

Depth 62.20 mm (2.45 in)

Height 6.82 mm (0.27 in)

Video

Table 18. Video specications

Controller

Memory Shared system memory

• Radeon R5 Graphics on computers
shipped with AMD A9-9420e
processors

• Radeon R4 Graphics on computers
shipped with AMD A6-9220e
processors

• Radeon R2 Graphics on computers
shipped with AMD E2-9000e
processors

Display

Table 19. Display

Type 11.6–inch HD WLED

Resolution (maximum) 1366 x 768

Pixel pitch

specications

0.1875mm

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Refresh rate 60 Hz

Operating angle 0 degrees (closed) to 135

degrees

Viewing angle 40/40/10/30

Controls Brightness can be controlled

using shortcut keys

Dimensions (excluding bezel):

Height

Width

Diagonal

144 mm (5.66 in)

256.13 mm (10.57 in)

294 mm (11.57 in)

Computer environment

Airborne contaminant level: G1 as dened by ISA-S71.04-1985

Table 20. Computer environment

Operating Storage

Temperature range 0°C to 35°C (32°F to

95°F)

Relative humidity
(maximum)

Vibration (maximum)

Shock (maximum) 140 G

10% to 90% (non­condensing)

*

0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS

†

Altitude (maximum) 0 m to 3048 m (0 ft to

10,000 ft)

* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.

† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.

‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position.

–40°C to 65°C (–40°F to
149°F)

0% to 95% (non­condensing)

160 G

0 m to 10,668 m (0 ft to
35,000 ft)

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Keyboard shortcuts

Table 21. List of keyboard shortcuts

Icons Description

Mute audio

Decrease volume

Increase volume

Play previous track/chapter

Play/Pause

Play next track/chapter

Switch to external display

Search

Decrease brightness

Increase brightness

Pause/Break

Toggle Fn-key lock

Sleep

Turn o/on wireless

Toggle scroll lock

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Icons Description

System request

Open application menu

End

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Getting help and contacting Dell

Self-help resources

You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help
resources:

Table 22. Self-help resources

Information about Dell products and
services

Dell Help & Support app

Tips

Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact

Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows

Troubleshooting information, user
manuals, setup instructions, product
specications, technical help blogs,
drivers, software updates, and so on.

Dell knowledge base articles for a variety
of computer concerns.

www.dell.com

Support, and press Enter.

www.dell.com/support/linux

www.dell.com/support

1 Go to www.dell.com/support.

2 Type the subject or keyword in the

Search box.

3 Click Search to retrieve the related

articles.

Learn and know the following information
about your product:

• Product specications

• Operating system

See Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/

support/manuals.

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• Setting up and using your product

• Data backup

• Troubleshooting and diagnostics

• Factory and system restore

• BIOS information

To locate the Me and My Dell relevant to
your product, identify your product
through one of the following:

• Select Detect Product.

• Locate your product through the
drop-down menu under View
Products.

• Enter the Service Tag number or

Product ID in the search bar.

Contacting Dell

To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see

www.dell.com/contactdell.

NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may
not be available in your country.

NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can nd
contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell
product catalog.

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