Contents 1 Set up your computer........................5 2 Chassis Overview......................... 7 Front view....................................7 Left view....................................8 Right view....................................8 Base view....................................9 3 Keyboard shortcuts........................10 4 Technical Specifications......................11 Processor....................................11 Memory....................................11 Storage....................................12 System board connectors..............................12 Media card-reader................................12 Audio...................................... 12 Integrated graphics................................
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Boot Sequence..................................31 Updating the BIOS in Windows ............................31 Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive....................32 Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments..................32 System and setup password.............................. 33 Assigning a system setup password..........................33 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password..................33 6 Software and Troubleshooting.....................34...
To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode. 2. Finish the Windows system setup. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you: • Connect to a network for Windows updates.
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Details 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 pre-installed on your computer. 5. Create recovery drive for Windows.
Left view 1. Power connector 2. USB Type-C port 3. Network port 4. HDMI port 5. USB 3.0 port Right view 1. Audio port 2. Battery status light 3. microSD port 4. USB 3.0 port 5. Wedge-shaped lock slot Chassis Overview...
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 Fn + F1 Mute audio Fn + F2 Decrease volume Fn + F3 Increase volume...
Technical Specifications Processor NOTE: Processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor availability is subject to change and may vary by region/country. Table 3. Processor specifications Type Type UMA Graphics Intel Core i3 - 7020U Kaby Lake U Intel HD Graphic 620 (Dual Core, # of Threads: 4, TDP:15 W, 3 M cache, 2.3 GHz) Kaby Lake U...
Integrated graphics Table 9. Integrated graphics specifications Controller Type Graphics Capacity External display Maximum Dependency memory type support resolution Intel HD Intel Core i3 - Integrated Shared system • HDMI 1.4 a 4096 × 2304 Graphics 620 7020 U memory DisplayPort via Type-C Intel UHD...
Ports and connectors Table 13. Following are ports and connectors specifications Ports and connectors specifications Memory card reader microSD 3.0 memory card reader • Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports • One USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port (except Celeron sku) Security Noble Wedge shaped lock slot Audio...
Battery specifications Life span 42 WHr-One year warranty for 300 cycles discharge/charge cycles 56 WHr- Optional three year warranty for 1000 cycles discharge/ charge cycles Charging time when the computer is off (approximate) Express Charge Mode 0~15 °C : 4 hours 16~45 °C : 2 hours 46~60 °C : 2 hours Standard Mode...
9.07 inch (230.45 mm) Weight Starting 3.52 lb (1.59 kg) Computer environment NOTE: Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985. For information on Dell Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Data Sheets, see https://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/uscorp1/product- info-datasheets-safety-emc-environmental. Table 20. Computer environment Physical conditions Operating Storage 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)
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.
Keys Navigation Moves to the next focus area. Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system. System setup options NOTE: Depending on the laptop and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.
General options Table 23. General Option Description System Information This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer. The options are: • System Information • BIOS version • Service Tag • Asset Tag • Ownership Tag • Manufacture Date •...
Option Description Boot Sequence Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system. The options are: • Windows Boot Manager • Onboard NIC(IPV4) • Onboard NIC(IPV4) Allows you to change the boot list options. Click one of the following options: •...
USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings. Dell Type-C Dock Configuration Allows you to connect to Dell WD and TB family of docks(Type-C Docks) independent of USB and thunderbolt adapter configuration. This option is enabled by default.
Security Table 26. Security Option Description Admin Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator(admin) password. The entries to set password are: • Enter the old password: • Enter the new password: • Confirm new password: Click OK once you set the password. NOTE: For the first time login, "Enter the old password:"...
Option Description PTT Security This option lets you control whether the Platform Trust Technology feature(PTT) is visible to OS. The options are : • PTT On — Enabled by Default • Clear • PPI ByPass for Clear Command Computrace (R) Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software.
Option Description Expert Key Management Allows you to enable or disable Expert Key Management. • Enable Custom Mode This option is not set by default. The Custom Mode Key Management options are: • PK—Default • • • Intel Software Guard Extensions options Table 28.
• Enable USB Wake Support • Wake on Dell USB-C Dock—Default Wireless Radio Control This option if enabled, will sense the connection of the system to a wired network and subsequently disable the selected wireless radios (WLAN and/or WWAN). Upon disconnection from the wired network the selected wireless radio will be enabled.
The options are: • Adaptive—Default • Standard - Fully charges your battery at a standard rate. • ExpressCharge- The battery charges over a shorter period of time using Dell’s fast charging technology. • Primarily AC use • Custom If Custom Charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop.
Option Description Extended BIOS POST Allows you to create an additional preboot delay. Time Click one of the following options: • 0 seconds—Default • 5 seconds • 10 seconds Full Screen Logo Allows you to display full screen logo, if your image matches screen resolution. •...
Wireless options Table 33. Wireless Option Description Wireless Switch Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by the wireless switch. The options are: • WLAN • Bluetooth All the options are enabled by default. Wireless Device Enable Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices.
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: •...
3. Insert the USB Flash drive into the system that requires the BIOS update. 4. Restart the system and press F12 when the Dell Splash logo appears to display the One Time Boot Menu. 5. Using arrow keys, select USB Storage Device and click Return.
System and setup password Table 37. 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.
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. Downloading drivers 1. Turn on the notebook. 2. Go to Dell.com/support.
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: 1.