Contents 1 Set up your computer.............................5 2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..................... 7 3 Chassis overview............................8 Display view..................................8 Left view....................................9 Right view................................... 9 Palmrest view..................................10 Bottom view..................................10 Keyboard shortcuts................................11 4 Technical specifications..........................12 System information................................12 Processor...................................12 Memory....................................12 Storage....................................13...
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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 7 Getting help..............................36 Contacting Dell.................................36 Contents...
NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode. 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.
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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. Create recovery drive for Windows.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted. Click Create. 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. Create a USB recovery drive for Windows...
Left view Power connector port Status light HDMI port USB 3.1 Gen1/Gen2 Type-C port with Display port 1.4 microSD card slot Right view Headset port USB 3.1 Gen 1 port Chassis overview...
Left speaker Service Tag label Right speaker 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 Keys Description Toggle Fn-key lock Fn + Esc...
Technical specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and select the option to view information about your computer.
Feature Specifications Number of slots Solder down Maximum memory supported per slot 16 GB Memory options • 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) • 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) • 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) • 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) •...
Camera Table 11. Camera specifications Feature Specifications Camera Type RGB HD camera Resolution Still image: 0.92 megapixel Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps Diagonal viewing angle 74.9 degrees Sensor type CMOS sensor technology Wireless Table 12. Wireless specifications Specifications Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 9560 (802.11ac) 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.0 (Optional) Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 9462 (802.11ac) 1x1 + Bluetooth 5.0 (Optional)
Operating system Table 19. Operating system Feature Specifications Operating systems supported • Windows 10 Home (64 bit) • Windows 10 Professional (64bit) • Ubuntu Battery Table 20. Battery Feature Specifications Type 4-cell "smart" lithium-ion Dimension Width 98.8 mm (3.89 in) Depth 4.3 mm (0.169 in) Height...
Feature Specifications Adapter size Dimensions In Inches: 1.1 x 1.9 x 4.3 In mm: 28 x 47 x 108 Weight 0.29 kg (0.64 lbs) Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz Output current 3.34 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Temperature range (Operating) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Temperature range (Non-Operating)
Touch Fingerprint reader in power button tied to Control vault 3 Contacted Smart Card and Control Vault 3 FIPS 201 Smart card reader certification/SIPR Security Software Table 26. Security Software specifications Specifications Dell Client Command Suite Optional Dell Data Security and Management Software Technical specifications...
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Specifications • Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise • Dell Data Guardian • Dell Encryption Enterprise • Dell Encryption Personal • Dell Threat Defense • MozyPro or MozyEnterprise • RSA NetWitness Endpoint • RSA SecurID Access • VMware Workspace ONE •...
This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers. Downloading drivers Turn on the notebook. Go to Dell.com/support. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your notebook, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your notebook model.
Boot menu Press <F12> when the Dell logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system. Diagnostics and BIOS Setup options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices in the system.
Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup–defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: •...
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Overview Ownership Tag Displays the ownership tag of the computer. Signed Firmware Update Displays whether the signed firmware update is enabled. Battery Displays the battery health information. Primary Displays the primary battery. Battery Level Displays the battery level. Battery State Displays the battery state.
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Table 28. System setup options—Boot options menu Boot options Advanced Boot Options Enable UEFI Network Stack Enables or disables UEFI Network Stack. Default: OFF. Boot Mode Boot Mode: UEFI only Displays the boot mode of this computer. Enable Boot Devices Enables or disables boot devices for this computer.
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System Configuration Drive Information Displays the information of various onboard drives. Miscellaneous Devices Enables or disables various onboard devices. Enable Camera Enables or disables the camera. Default: ON. Keyboard Illumination Configures the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. Default: Disabled. The keyboard illumination will always be off. Keyboard Backlight Timeout on AC Configures the timeout value for the keyboard when an AC adapter is connected to the computer.
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Security Allow Wireless Switch Changes Enables or disables changes to the setup option when an Administrator password is set. Default: OFF. Enable UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates Enables or disables BIOS updates through UEFI capsule update packages. Computrace Enable or disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace(R) Service from Absolute Software.
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Secure Boot NOTE: Deployed Mode should be selected for normal operation of Secure Boot. Table 33. System setup options—Expert Key Management menu Expert Key Management Enable Custom Mode Enables or disables the keys in the PK, KEK, db, and dbx security key databases to be modified.
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Power Management Enable Advanced Battery Charge Enables Advanced Battery Charge Configuration from the beginning of the day to a Configuration specified work period. Advanced Battery Charged maximizes battery health while still supporting heavy use during the work day. Default: OFF. Block Sleep Blocks the computer from entering Sleep (S3) mode in the operating system.
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POST Behavior Default: Thorough. Performs complete hardware and configuration initialization during boot. Fn Lock Options Enables or disables the Fn lock mode. Default: ON. Default: Lock Mode Secondary. Lock Mode Secondary = If this option is selected, the Lock Mode F1-F12 keys scan the code for their secondary functions.
Default: ON. Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords To clear the system or BIOS passwords, contact Dell technical support as described at www.dell.com/contactdell. NOTE: For information on how to reset Windows or application passwords, refer to the documentation accompanying Windows or your application.
Insert the USB Flash drive into the system that requires the BIOS update. Restart the system and press F12 when the Dell Splash logo appears to display the One Time Boot Menu. Using arrow keys, select USB Storage Device and click Return.
Figure 1. DOS BIOS Update Screen System and setup password Table 42. System and setup password Password type Description System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer.
• Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`). Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new password field and click OK. Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes. Press Y to save the changes.
Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Go to Dell.com/support.