Contents 1 Set up your computer........................5 2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..................6 3 Chassis overview..........................7 Display view.................................... 7 Left view....................................8 Right view....................................8 Palmrest view..................................9 Bottom view..................................10 4 Keyboard shortcuts........................11 5 System specifications......................... 12 Processors.....................................12 Chipset....................................13 Operating system.................................
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Maintenance screen..............................27 System logs..................................28 SupportAssist System Resolution..........................28 System and setup password..............................28 Assigning a system setup password..........................28 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password..................29 7 Software........................... 30 Downloading drivers................................30 8 Getting help..........................31 Contacting Dell..................................31 Contents...
NOTE: 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.
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...
Left view 1. Power adapter port 2. Battery adapter light 3. HDMI port 4. Network port 5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port 6. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port 7. Headset port Right view 1. SD card reader 2. USB 2.0 port 3.
Keyboard shortcuts NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations. Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts Keys Description Fn + Esc Toggle Fn-key lock Fn + F1 Mute audio Fn + F2 Decrease volume...
System 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: •...
Chipset Table 4. Chipset Description Values Chipset Ice Lake U (ICL U) PCH-LP Processor • i5-1035G1 • I7-1065G7 DRAM bus width 64-bit Flash EPROM 16 + 8 MB PCIe bus Up to Gen 3.0 Operating system • Windows 10 Home (64-bit) •...
Form factor Interface type Capacity M.2 2230 Solid State Drive PCIe NVMe 3x4 • Class 35: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB • Class 40: 512 GB Ports and connectors Table 7. External ports and connectors Description Values External: Network One RJ-45 Port 10/100/1000 •...
Description Values 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.
Description Values Output current (continuous) 3.34 A (continuous) 2.31 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC 19.50 VDC Temperature range: Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Battery Table 17.
Description Values Weight 1.66 kg (3.68 lb) NOTE: The weight of your tablet depends on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. Display Table 19. Display specifications Description Values Type High Definition - Non-Touch, Anti Glare, Ultra slim Panel technology Twisted Nematic Wide View Angle (WVA) Luminance (typical)
Standard Protected slot/vent openings Standard Data security Table 22. Data security Features Specifications Dell Data Protection - Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise (DDP| Optional ESSE) Dell Data Protection - Software Encryption (DDPE) Optional Dell ControlVault 3.0 Optional Microsoft Device Guard and Credential Guard (Windows...
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.
System setup options NOTE: Depending on the and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear. General options Table 23. General Option Description System Information Displays the following information: • System Information: Displays BIOS Version, Service Tag, Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Ownership Date, Manufacture Date, and the Express Service Code.
Option Description Drives Allows you to enable or disable the various drives on-board: • SATA-0 (enabled by default) • SATA-1 (enabled by default) • SATA-2 (enabled by default) • M.2 PCIe SSD-0 (enabled by default) Smart Reporting This field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system startup.
Option Description Allow Non-Admin Password Changes - This option is enabled by default. Non-Admin Setup Changes Determines whether changes to the setup option are permitted when an administrator password is set. UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates This option controls whether this system allows BIOS updates via UEFI capsule update packages. This option is selected by default.
Option Description • Audit Mode Expert key Management Allows you to manipulate the security key databases only if the system is in Custom Mode. The Enable Custom Mode option is disabled by default. The options are: • PK (default) • •...
Option Description • Enable Intel SpeedStep This option is set by default. C-States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states. • C states This option is set by default. Intel TurboBoost Allows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor.
Adaptive—enabled by default Configuration • 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.
Virtualization support Option Description Virtualization This field specifies whether a virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the conditional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology. Enable Intel Virtualization Technology—enabled by default. VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel®...
System logs Option Description BIOS Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events. Thermal Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Thermal) events. Power Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Power) events. SupportAssist System Resolution Option Description...
• A password can have up to 32 characters. • The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9. • Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed. • Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`). 3.
Downloading drivers Steps 1. Turn on the . 2. Go to Dell.com/support. 3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your , and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your model.
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.
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