Contents Chapter 1: Set up your computer....................5 Chapter 2: Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..............7 Chapter 3: Dell low blue light display.....................8 Chapter 4: Chassis overview......................9 Display view...................................9 Left view....................................9 Right view....................................9 Palmrest view..................................9 Bottom view..................................9 Keyboard shortcuts................................
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Navigation keys..................................23 Boot Sequence...................................24 One time boot menu................................. 24 System setup options...............................24 Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords..................35 Chapter 8: Getting help.......................36 Contacting Dell.................................. 36 Contents...
To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode. 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: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted.
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Table 1. Locate Dell apps (continued) Dell apps Details 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. Dell Update Updates your computer with critical fixes and important device drivers as they become available.
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. Create a USB recovery drive for Windows...
Prolonged exposure to blue light from the display may lead to long-term effects such as eye strain, eye fatigue, or damage to the eyes. The ComfortView feature on Dell laptops and displays is designed to minimize blue light emitted from the display for better eye comfort.
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 Primary behavior Secondary behavior (Fn + Key) Fn + Esc Escape Toggle Fn-key lock...
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. Topics: •...
Ports and connectors Table 12. External ports and connectors Description Values External: ● Four USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 Charging port with Thunderbolt3 /DisplayPort 1.4 Audio One Universal Audio Jack Video via display dongle/dock to connect external display Power adapter port Four Type-C power port Security One Wedge-shaped lock slot...
NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so duration, start and end time, and so on, using the Dell Power Manager on, using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information application. For more information about the Dell Power Manager, see, about the Dell Power Manager, see, Me and My Dell on www.dell.com/.
Table 19. Battery specifications (continued) Description Values the Dell Power Manager, see Me and the Dell Power Manager, see Me and My Dell on www.dell.com/ My Dell on www.dell.com/ Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles 300 discharge/charge cycles Coin-cell battery...
Security Software Table 26. Security Software specifications Specifications Dell Client Command Suite Optional Dell Data Security and Management Software Dell Client Command Suite Dell BIOS Verification Optional Dell Endpoint Security and Management Software VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard + Secureworks Threat Detection and Response...
Downloading Windows drivers Steps 1. Turn on the notebook. 2. Go to Dell.com/support. 3. 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.
System setup CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly. NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not be displayed. NOTE: Before you change BIOS Setup program, it is recommended that you write down the BIOS Setup program screen information for future reference.
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: ● Access System Setup by pressing F2 key ●...
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Table 29. System setup options—System information menu (continued) Overview Manufacture Date Displays the manufacture date of the computer. Ownership Date Displays the ownership date of the computer. Express Service Code Displays the express service code of the computer. Ownership Tag Displays the ownership tag of the computer.
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Table 29. System setup options—System information menu (continued) Overview Audio Controller Displays the audio controller information of the computer. Bluetooth Device Displays whether a Bluetooth device is installed in the computer. Pass Through MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the video pass-through. Table 30.
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Table 31. System setup options—Integrated Devices menu (continued) Integrated Devices By default, Enable Camera is selected. Audio Enable Audio Enables or disables all integrated audio controller. Default: ON Enable Microphone Enables or disables microphone. By default, Enable Microphone is selected. Enable Internal Speaker Enables or disables internal speaker.
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Table 33. System setup options—Display menu Display Display Brightness Brightness on battery power Sets the screen brightness when the computer is running on battery power. Default: 50 Brightness on AC power Sets the screen brightness when the computer is running on AC power. Default: 0 Touch Screen Enables or disables the touch screen for the OS.
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By default, Optimized is selected. USB Wake Support Wake on Dell USB-C Dock Enables connecting a Dell USB-C Dock to wake the computer from Standby. Default: ON Block Sleep Blocks the computer from entering Sleep (S3) mode in the operating system.
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Table 36. System setup options—Security menu (continued) Security Default: ON SHA-256 Enables or disables the BIOS and the TPM to use the SHA-256 hash algorithm to extend measurements into the TPM PCRs during BIOS boot. Default: ON Clear Enables or disables the computer to clear the PTT owner information, and returns the PTT to the default state.
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Table 37. System setup options—Passwords menu (continued) Passwords Digit When enabled, password must contain at least one digit number. Default: OFF Special Character When enabled, password must contain at least one special character. Default: OFF Minimum Characters Sets the minimum number of characters allowed for passwords. Default: 04 Password Bypass Password Bypass...
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Auto OS Recovery Threshold setup option. Default: ON Dell Auto OS Recovery Threshold Controls the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System Resolution Console and for Dell operating system Recovery tool. By default, 2 is selected. Table 39. System setup options—System Management menu System Management Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of the computer.
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Table 40. System setup options—Keyboard menu (continued) Keyboard Keyboard Backlight Timeout on Battery Keyboard Backlight Timeout on Battery Configures the timeout value for the keyboard when the computer is running on battery. The keyboard backlight timeout value is only effect when the backlight is enabled.
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Table 42. System setup options—Virtualization menu (continued) Virtualization Intel Virtualization Technology Enables or disables the computer to run a virtual machine monitor (VMM). Default: ON VT for Direct I/O Enable Intel VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the computer to perform Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O (VT-d).
Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords About this task 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.
About this task 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: Steps 1.