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Inspiron 7386
Setup and Specications
Computer Model: Inspiron 7386
Regulatory Model: P91G
Regulatory Type: P91G001
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Notes, cautions, and warnings
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may be trademarks of their respective owners.
2018 - 08
Rev. A00
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Contents
1 Set up your Inspiron 7386.............................................................................................................................. 5
2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..................................................................................................... 7
3 Views of Inspiron 7386...................................................................................................................................8
Right.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Left.......................................................................................................................................................................................8
Base..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Display................................................................................................................................................................................10
Bottom...............................................................................................................................................................................10
Modes................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Notebook......................................................................................................................................................................11
Tablet.............................................................................................................................................................................11
Stand.............................................................................................................................................................................11
Tent...............................................................................................................................................................................12
4 Specications of Inspiron 7386.................................................................................................................... 13
Computer model............................................................................................................................................................... 13
Dimensions and weight.................................................................................................................................................... 13
Processors.........................................................................................................................................................................13
Chipset...............................................................................................................................................................................14
Operating system..............................................................................................................................................................14
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
Touchpad gestures..................................................................................................................................................... 18
Power adapter...................................................................................................................................................................18
Battery............................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Display................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Fingerprint reader............................................................................................................................................................ 20
Video..................................................................................................................................................................................20
Computer environment................................................................................................................................................... 20
5 Keyboard shortcuts...................................................................................................................................... 21
6 Getting help and contacting Dell..................................................................................................................23
Contents
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Self-help resources.......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Contacting Dell.................................................................................................................................................................23
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Set up your Inspiron 7386
NOTE: The images in this document may dier from your computer depending on the conguration you ordered.
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 Windows 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 oine 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
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 latest device drivers as they become available.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your computer.
4 Create recovery drive for Windows.
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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.
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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1 microSD-card slot
Reads from and writes to the microSD-card.
2 Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
3 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
Left
1 Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer.
2 Power and battery-status light
Indicates the power state and battery state of the computer.
Solid white—Power adapter is connected and the battery is charging.
Solid amber—Battery charge is low or critical.
O—Battery is fully charged.
NOTE
: On certain computer models, the power and battery-status light is also used for system diagnostics. For more
information, see the
Troubleshooting
section in your computer’s
Service Manual
.
3 HDMI port
Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port/DisplayPort
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Connect peripherals such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
Base
1 Left-click area
Press to left-click.
2 Touchpad
Move your nger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two nger tap to right-click.
3 Right-click area
Press to right-click.
4 Power button with ngerprint reader
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned o, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.
When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into sleep state; press and hold the power button for
10 seconds to force shut-down the computer.
Place your nger on the power button to log-in with the ngerprint reader.
NOTE
: Before using the ngerprint reader, congure it in Windows to recognize your ngerprint as a passcode and enable
access. For more information, see www.dell.com/support/windows.
NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see
Me and My Dell
at www.dell.com/
support/manuals.
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Display
1 Left microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
2 Camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
3 Camera-status light
Turns on when the camera is in use.
4 Right microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
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1 Left speaker
Provides audio output.
2 Service Tag label
The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your
computer and access warranty information.
3 Right speaker
Provides audio output.
Modes
Notebook
Tablet
Stand
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Tent
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Specications of Inspiron 7386
Computer model
Inspiron 7386
Dimensions and weight
Table 2. Dimensions and weight
Height:
Front
13.68 mm (0.53 in.)
Rear
16.15 mm (0.64 in.)
Width
307.66 mm (12.12 in.)
Depth
212.45 mm (8.36 in.)
Weight (maximum)
1.46 kg (3.21 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the
conguration ordered and the manufacturing variability.
Processors
Table 3.
Processor specications
Processor
8th Generation Intel Core i5/i7
Wattage
15 W
Core count
4
Thread count
8
Speed
Up to 1.60/1.80 GHz (Boost - 3.90/4.60 GHz)
Intel Smart Cache
6/8 MB
Integrated graphics
Supported
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Chipset
Table 4. Chipset specications
Chipset
Integrated in the processor
Processor
8th Generation Intel Core i5/i7
DRAM bus width
x64
Flash EPROM
32 MB
PCIe bus
Up to PCIe Gen 3
External bus frequency
Up to 8 GT/s
Operating system
• Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
• Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
Memory
Table 5.
Memory specications
Slots
Onboard memory
Type
DDR4
Speed
2400 MHz
Maximum memory
16 GB
Minimum memory
8 GB
Memory per slot
Not applicable
Congurations supported
• 8 GB DDR4 at 2400 MHz
• 16 GB DDR4 at 2400 MHz
Ports and connectors
Table 6.
Ports and connectors specications
External:
Network
Not supported
USB
• One USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
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• USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port/DisplayPort
Audio
One headset port
Video
One HDMI 2.0 port
Media-card reader
One microSD-card slot
Power adapter port
One power-adapter port
Internal:
Expansion
Not supported
M.2
• One M.2 slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card
• One M.2 2280/2230 slot for solid-state drive or Intel Optane
storage (primary storage)
• One M.2 2230 slot for solid-state drive (secondary storage)
Communications
Wireless module
Table 7.
Wireless module specications
Model number
Intel 9560
Transfer rate
Up to 867 Mbps
Frequency bands supported
Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Wireless standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Encryption
• 64-bit/128-bit WEP
• AES-CCMP
• TKIP
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
NOTE: Windows 10 supports up to Bluetooth 4.2.
Audio
Table 8.
Audio specications
Type
High Denition Audio
Controller
Realtek ALC3254
Stereo conversion
Supported
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Internal interface
Intel High-Denition Audio (HDA)
External interface
7.1 channel output through HDMI, digital microphone input on
camera module, headset port (headphone and microphone combo).
Speakers
Two
Internal speaker amplier
Supported
External volume controls Using media-control shortcut keys
Speaker output:
Average
2 W
Peak
2.5 W
Subwoofer output
Not supported
Microphone
Dual-array microphones
Storage
Table 9. Storage specications
Storage type Interface type Capacity
M.2 2280/2230 solid-state drive or Intel
Optane storage
PCIe NVMe Gen 3
• 118 GB (for Intel Optane storage)
• Up to 1 TB (for solid-state drive)
M.2 2230 solid-state drive PCIe NVMe Gen 3 Up to 512 GB
Media-card reader
Table 10.
Media-card reader specications
Type
One micro-SD card slot
Cards supported
• Secure Digital (SD)
• Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
• SD Extended Capacity (SDXC)
Keyboard
Table 11.
Keyboard specications
Type
Backlit keyboard
Layout
QWERTY
Number of keys
• United States and Canada: 80 keys
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• United Kingdom: 81 keys
• Japan: 84 keys
Size
• X = 19.05 mm key pitch
• Y = 18.05 mm key pitch
Shortcut keys Some keys on your keyboard have two 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.
NOTE: You can dene the primary behavior of the
function keys (F1–F12) by changing Function Key Behavior
in BIOS setup program.
Keyboard shortcuts
Camera
Table 12. Camera specications
Number of cameras
One
Type
HD xed focus
Location
Front camera
Sensor type
CMOS
Resolution:
Still image
0.92 megapixel (HD)
Video
1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
Diagonal viewing angle 74.9 degrees
Touchpad
Table 13.
Touchpad specications
Resolution:
Horizontal
3218
Vertical
1960
Dimensions:
Horizontal
104.40 mm (4.11 in.)
Vertical
64.40 mm (2.53 in.)
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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 14. Power adapter specications
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°F)
Battery
Table 15.
Battery specications
Type
3-cell Polymer (38 WHr)
Voltage
11.40 VDC
Weight (maximum)
0.18 kg (0.39 lb)
Dimensions:
Height
5.20 mm (0.20 in.)
Width
256.40 mm (10.09 in.)
Depth
65.30 mm (2.57 in.)
Temperature range:
Operating
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
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Storage
–40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Operating time
Varies depending on operating conditions and can signicantly
reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
Charging time (approximate) 4 hours (when the computer is o)
NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end
time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager
application. For more information on the Dell Power
Manager, see
Me and My Dell
on www.dell.com.
Life span (approximate)
300 discharge/charge cycles
Coin-cell battery
CR-2032
Display
Table 16. Display specications
Type
Full HD with MPP Pen support Ultra HD with MPP Pen support
Panel technology
Wide Viewing Angle (WVA) Wide Viewing Angle (WVA)
Luminance (typical)
200 nits 300 nits
Dimensions (active area):
Height
164.94 mm (6.49 in.) 164.94 mm (6.49 in.)
Width
293.47 mm (11.55 in.) 293.47 mm (11.55 in.)
Diagonal
337.82 mm (13.03 in.) 337.82 mm (13.03 in.)
Native resolution
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Megapixels
2.07 8.29
Pixels Per Inch (PPI)
165 331
Contrast ratio
700:1 (typical) 400:1 (minimum) 1000:1 (typical) 700:1 (minimum)
Response time (maximum)
35 msec rise/fall 35 msec rise/fall
Refresh rate
60 Hz 60 Hz
Horizontal view angle
+/- 85 degrees +/- 85 degrees
Vertical view angle
+/- 85 degrees +/- 85 degrees
Pixel pitch
0.153 mm 0.076 mm
Power consumption (maximum)
3.5 W 4.7 W
Anti-glare vs glossy nish
Glossy Glossy
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Touch options
Yes Yes
Fingerprint reader
Table 17. Fingerprint reader specications
Sensor technology
Capacitive
Sensor resolution
500 DPI
Sensor area
5.5 mm x 4.5 mm
Sensor pixel size
108 x 88 pixels
Video
Table 18. Integrated graphics specications
Integrated graphics
Controller External display support Memory size Processor
Intel UHD Graphics 620 One USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port/DisplayPort
and one HDMI port
Shared system memory 8th Generation Intel
Core i5/i7
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as dened by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 19.
Computer environment
Operating Storage
Temperature range
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum)
10% to 90% (non-condensing) 0% to 95% (non-condensing)
Vibration (maximum)
0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS
Shock (maximum)
110 G† 160 G‡
Altitude (maximum)
–15.2 m to 3,048 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft) –15.2 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 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.
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Keyboard shortcuts
NOTE: Keyboard characters may dier depending on the keyboard language conguration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the
same across all language congurations.
Table 20. List of keyboard shortcuts
Keys Description
Mute audio
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Play previous track/chapter
Play/Pause
Play next track/chapter
Switch to external display
Search
Toggle keyboard backlight
Decrease brightness
Increase brightness
Turn o/on wireless
Toggle scroll lock
Toggle Fn-key lock
Pause/Break
Sleep
System request
Open application menu
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Keys Description
Toggle between battery-status light and hard-drive activity light
NOTE: Hard-drive activity light is supported only on computers
shipped with a hard drive.
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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 21. Self-help resources
Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com
Tips
Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows
Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions,
product specications, technical help blogs, drivers, software
updates, and so on.
www.dell.com/support
Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns.
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 specications
• Operating system
• Setting up and using your product
• Data backup
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Factory and system restore
• BIOS information
See Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
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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