Contents 1 Set up your computer.............................5 2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..................... 7 3 Chassis................................8 Display view..................................8 Left view....................................9 Right view................................... 9 Palmrest view..................................10 Bottom view..................................11 Keyboard shortcuts................................11 4 Technical specifications..........................13 System information................................13 Processor...................................13 Memory....................................13 Storage....................................14 System board connectors..............................14 Media card-reader................................
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Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled....................37 Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive.....................37 System and setup password............................38 Assigning a system setup password........................38 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password..................39 7 Getting help..............................40 Contacting Dell.................................40 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...
Chassis This chapter illustrates the multiple chassis views along with the ports and connectors and also explains the FN hot key combinations. Topics: • Display view • Left view • Right view • Palmrest view • Bottom view • Keyboard shortcuts Display view Left microphone Camera...
Left view Power connector port Status light HDMI port USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C port with Display port 1.4 microSD card slot Right view SIM card slot Headset port USB 3.1 Gen 1 port Chassis...
Bottom view Service Tag label Speakers 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 Fn + F1...
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Keys Description Decrease brightness Fn + F6 Increase brightness Fn + F7 Switch to external display Fn + F8 Fn + F10 Print screen Home Fn + F11 Fn + 12 Open application menu Fn + Ctrl Chassis...
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.
Security options—Contacted smartcard reader Table 9. Contacted smartcard reader Title Description Dell ControlVault 3 Smartcard reader ISO 7816 -3 Class A Card Support Reader capable of reading 5V powered smartcard ISO 7816 -3 Class B Card Support Reader capable of reading 3V powered...
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Circuit Card Interface Device for OS level drivers Windows Certified Device certified by Microsoft WHCK Dell ControlVault support Device connects to Dell ControlVault for usage and processing NOTE: 125 Khz proximity cards are not supported. Table 11. Supported cards Manufacturer...
Video card Table 13. Video card specifications Controller Type CPU Dependency Graphics memory Capacity Maximum resolution type NVDIA M250 Discrete GDDR5 2 GB 1920 x 1200@60 Hz • Intel Core i7-8665U CPU • Intel Core i7-8565U CPU • Intel Core i5-8365U CPU •...
Keyboard Table 19. Keyboard specifications Feature Specifications Number of keys • United states and Canada : 81 keys • United Kingdom : 82 Keys • Japan : 85 keys Size • X= 18.70 mm key pitch • Y= 18.05 mm key pitch Backlit keyboard Optional (backlit and Non-backlit) Layout...
Fingerprint reader—optional Table 22. Fingerprint reader specifications Feature Specifications Type FPR in power button Sensor technology Capacitive Sensor resolution 500 ppi dpi Sensor area 4.06 mm x 3.25 mm Operating system Table 23. Operating system Feature Specifications Operating systems supported •...
Feature Specifications Coin-cell battery CR-2032 Power adapter Table 25. Power adapter specifications Feature Specifications Type E65W Input Voltage 100 VAC - 240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.6 A 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...
Firmware TPM Optional Windows Hello Support Yes, optional fingerprint on power button Optional IR camera Dell Smartcard Keyboard Optional FIPS 140-2 certification for TPM ControlVault 3 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Yes, for FPR, SC and CSC/NFC Certification...
This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers. Downloading Windows drivers Turn on the tabletdesktopnotebook. Go to Dell.com/support. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your tabletdesktopnotebook, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your tabletdesktopnotebook 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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Option Description • Memory Information: Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, Memory Technology • Device Information: Displays Pass Through MAC Address, Video Controller, Video BIOS Version, Video Memory, Panel type, Native Resolution, Audio Controller, Wi-Fi Device, Cellular Device and Bluetooth Device.
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• 5 minutes • 15 minutes • Never Always Allow Dell Docks(enabled by default) Dell Type-C Dock Configuration Video Option Description LCD Brightness Allows you to set the display brightness depending up on the power source—On Battery and On AC. The LCD brightness is independent for battery and AC adapter.
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Security Table 33. Security Option Description OFF(enabled by default) Enable Admin Setup Lockout Password Bypass This option lets you bypass the System (Boot) Password and the internal HDD password prompts during a system restart. • Disabled — Always prompt for the system and internal HDD password when they are set. This option is enabled by default.
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Passwords Table 34. Passwords Option Description Enable Strong Passwords Enforces stricter rules for admin and system passwords. Password Configuration Allows you to set the minimum and maximum number of characters allowed for admin and system passwords. Admin Password Allows you to set, change or delete the administrator password. System Password Allows you to reset the system password.
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Intel Software Guard Extensions Table 36. Intel Software Guard Extensions Option Description This field specifies you to provide a secured environment for Intel SGX Enable running code/storing sensitive information in the context of the main OS. Click one of the following options: •...
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• Adaptive—enabled by default • Standard—Fully charges your battery at a standard rate. • ExpressCharge—The battery charges over a shorter 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.
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Option Description NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the AC power adapter is removed during Standby, the system setup removes power from all the USB ports to conserve battery power. • Enable USB Wake Support Wake on WLAN Allows you to enable or disable the feature that powers on the computer from the Off state when triggered by a LAN signal.
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Option Description Fn Lock Options Allows you to let hot key combinations Fn + Esc toggle the primary behavior of F1–F12, between their standard and secondary functions. If you disable this option, you cannot toggle dynamically the primary behavior of these keys.
Recovery 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 38. 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.