Latitude 3120
Setup and specifications guide
Reg ula tor y M ode l: P32 T/P 33T
Reg ula tor y T ype : P 32T 001 /P33T001
Jan uar y 2 021
Rev . A 00
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Contents
Chapter 1: Set up your Latitude 3120............................................................................................. 4
Chapter 2: Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.................................................................... 6
Chapter 3: Views of Latitude 3120................................................................................................. 7
Right ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Left ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Base........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Display....................................................................................................................................................................................11
Bottom .................................................................................................................................................................................13
Modes................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
LED Indicators and Characteristics............................................................................................................................... 16
Battery Charge and Status LED ..............................................................................................................................16
Chapter 4: Specifications of Latitude 3120................................................................................... 17
Dimensions and weight..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Processor............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Chipset..................................................................................................................................................................................18
Operating system............................................................................................................................................................... 18
Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................18
External ports......................................................................................................................................................................19
Internal slots........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Wireless module.................................................................................................................................................................20
Audio.....................................................................................................................................................................................20
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Camera..................................................................................................................................................................................21
Touchpad.............................................................................................................................................................................22
Power adapter....................................................................................................................................................................22
Battery................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Display.................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
GPU—Integrated.............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Operating and storage environment............................................................................................................................. 25
Chapter 5: Keyboard shortcuts....................................................................................................26
Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Dell................................................................................ 28
Contents 3
Set up your Latitude 3120
1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode.
Latitude 3120
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Latitude 3120 2-in-1
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.
4 Set up your Latitude 3120
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 apps Details
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.
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.
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.
Set up your Latitude 3120
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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.
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6 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows
Topics:
• Right
Left
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• Base
• Display
• Bottom
• Modes
• LED Indicators and Characteristics
Right
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Views of Latitude 3120
1. Volume button 2. Headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
5. Battery/Power LED indicator 6. Wedge-shaped lock slot
Views of Latitude 3120 7
Left
1. Power adapter port
2. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with DisplayPort (optional)
3. HDMI 1.4 port
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Views of Latitude 3120