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Inspiron 3593
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P75F
Regulatory Type: P75F013
June 2020
Rev. A02
Notes, cautions, and warnings
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problem.
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1 Set up your Inspiron 3593..............................................................................................................4
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Left.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Right........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Base......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Display..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Bottom.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3 Specifications of Inspiron 3593.................................................................................................... 10
Dimensions and weight........................................................................................................................................................10
Processors............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Chipset................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Operating system..................................................................................................................................................................11
Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Intel Optane memory (optional)......................................................................................................................................... 12
Ports and connectors.......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Communications...................................................................................................................................................................13
Audio...................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Storage.................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Media-card reader................................................................................................................................................................15
Keyboard............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Camera.................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Touchpad.............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Touchpad gestures........................................................................................................................................................ 16
Power adapter...................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Battery................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Display....................................................................................................................................................................................18
Fingerprint reader (optional)...............................................................................................................................................19
Video...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Computer environment....................................................................................................................................................... 19
4 Keyboard shortcuts.....................................................................................................................21
5 Getting help and contacting Dell..................................................................................................23
Contents
Contents 3
Set up your Inspiron 3593
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode. Connect the power adapter and
press the power button to turn on the computer.
2. Finish operating system setup.
For Ubuntu:
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. For more information about installing and configuring Ubuntu, see the
knowledge base articles SLN151664 and SLN151748 at www.dell.com/support.
For Windows:
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.
• If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an offline account.
• On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
3. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended.
Table 1. Locate Dell apps in Windows 10 Home in S Mode
Resources Description
Dell Product Registration
Register your computer with Dell.
Dell Help & Support
Access help and support for your computer.
SupportAssist
Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. The SupportAssist OS Recovery
tool troubleshoots issues with the operating system. For more information, see the SupportAssist
documentation at www.dell.com/support.
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Table 1. Locate Dell apps in Windows 10 Home in S Mode(continued)
Resources Description
NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
Table 2. Locate Dell apps in Windows 10 Home
Resources Description
My Dell
Centralized location for key Dell applications, help articles, and other important information about your
computer. It also notifies you about the warranty status, recommended accessories, and software updates
if available.
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. For more
information about using Dell Update, see the knowledge base article SLN305843 at www.dell.com/support.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your computer. For more
information about using Dell Digital Delivery, see the knowledge base article 153764 at www.dell.com/
support.
SupportAssist
Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. The SupportAssist OS Recovery
tool troubleshoots issues with the operating system. For more information, see the SupportAssist
documentation at www.dell.com/support.
NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
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Left
1. Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer.
2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port (optional)
Connect to external storage devices. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming and Power Delivery.
NOTE: This port is available on computers shipped with discrete graphics card only.
3. HDMI port
Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
4. Network port
Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
6. Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
Right
For computers with optical drive
1. SD-card slot
Reads from and writes to the SD card, supporting the following card types:
• Secure Digital (SD)
• Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
• Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
2. USB 2.0 port
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
3. Optical drive
Reads from and writes to CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.
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NOTE: Blu-ray support is only available in certain regions.
4. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
For computers without optical drive
1. SD-card slot
Reads from and writes to the SD card, supporting the following card types:
• Secure Digital (SD)
• Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
• Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
2. USB 2.0 port
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
3. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
Base
1. Left-click area
Press to left-click.
2. Touchpad
Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two finger tap to right-click.
3. Right-click area
Press to right-click.
4. Power button with optional fingerprint reader
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.
When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into sleep state; press and hold the power button for 4
seconds to force shut-down the computer.
If the power button has a fingerprint reader, place your finger on the power button to log in.
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NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see
Me and My Dell
at
www.dell.com/support/manuals.
Display
1. Camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
2. Camera-status light
Turns on when the camera is in use.
3. Microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on.
Bottom
For computers with optical drive
1. Left speaker
Provides audio output.
2. Service Tag label
The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your
computer and access warranty information.
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3. Right speaker
Provides audio output.
For computers without optical drive
1. Left speaker
Provides audio output.
2. Service Tag label
The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your
computer and access warranty information.
3. Right speaker
Provides audio output.
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Dimensions and weight
Table 3. Dimensions and weight
Description Values
Height:
Front • 19.89 mm (0.78 in.—without optical drive)
• 20.66 mm (0.81 in.—with optical drive)
Rear • 19.90 mm (0.78 in.—without optical drive)
• 22.70 mm (0.89 in.—with optical drive)
Width 380 mm (14.96 in.)
Depth 258 mm (10.10 in.)
Weight (maximum) • 2 kg (4.41 lb —without optical drive)
• 2.28 kg (5.03 lb —with optical drive)
NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the
configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.
Processors
Table 4. Processors
Description Values
Processors 10th Generation Intel Core
i3-1005G1
10th Generation Intel Core
i5-1035G1
10th Generation Intel Core
i7-1065G7
Wattage 15 W 15 W 15 W
Core count 2 4 4
Thread count 4 8 8
Speed 3.4 GHz 3.6 GHz 3.8 GHz
Cache 4 MB 6 MB 8 MB
Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Plus Graphics
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Chipset
Table 5. Chipset
Description Values
Processors 10th Generation Intel
Core i3-1005G1
10th Generation Intel Core i5-1035G1 10th Generation Intel Core i7-1065G7
Chipset Integrated in the
processor
Integrated in the processor Integrated in the processor
DRAM bus width 64-bit 64-bit 64-bit
Flash EPROM 16 MB + 8 MB 16 MB + 8 MB 16 MB + 8 MB
PCIe bus Up to Gen 3.0 Up to Gen 3.0 Up to Gen 3.0
Operating system
• Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
• Windows 10 Home in S Mode (64-bit)
• Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
• Ubuntu
Memory
Table 6. Memory specifications
Description Values
Slots Two SODIMM slots
Type Dual-channel DDR4
Speed • 2666 MHz
• 3200 MHz (only for computers shipped with discrete graphics
card)
Maximum memory 16 GB
Minimum memory 4 GB
Memory size per slot 4 GB, 8 GB, or 16 GB
Configurations supported • 4 GB DDR4 at 2666/3200 MHz (1 x 4 GB)
• 8 GB DDR4 at 2666/3200 MHz (2 x 4 GB)
• 8 GB DDR4 at 2666/3200 MHz (1 x 8 GB)
• 12 GB DDR4 at 2666/3200 MHz (1 x 4 GB + 1 x 8 GB)
• 16 GB DDR4 at 2666/3200 MHz (2 x 8 GB)
• 16 GB DDR4 at 2666/3200 MHz (1 x 16 GB)
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Intel Optane memory (optional)
Intel Optane technology utilizes 3D XPoint memory technology and functions as a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator and/or storage
device depending on the Intel Optane memory installed in your computer.
Your computer supports the following Intel Optane Memory devices:
• Intel Optane Memory M10
• Intel Optane Memory M15
Intel Optane Memory M10
Intel Optane Memory M10 functions only as a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator, enabling enhanced read/write speeds for hard-drive
storage. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.
Table 7. Intel Optane Memory M10 specifications
Description Values
Interface PCIe Gen 3.0x2 NVMe
Connector M.2
Form factor 2280
Capacity 16 GB or 32 GB
NOTE: Intel Optane Memory M10 is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:
• 7th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors
• Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update)
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.7 or higher
Intel Optane Memory M15
Intel Optane Memory M15 functions only as a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator, enabling enhanced read/write speeds for hard-drive
storage. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.
Table 8. Intel Optane Memory M15 specifications
Description Values
Interface PCIe Gen 3.0x4 NVMe
Connector M.2
Form factor 2280
Capacity 16 GB or 32 GB
NOTE: Intel Optane Memory M15 is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:
• 7th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors
• Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update)
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 17 or higher
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Ports and connectors
Table 9. External ports and connectors
Description Values
External:
Network One RJ45 port
USB • Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
• One USB 2.0 port
• One USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port (optional)
Audio One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
Video One HDMI port
NOTE: The maximum resolution supported by this HDMI
port is 1920x1080.
Media card reader One SD-card slot
Docking port Not supported
Power adapter port One 4.5 mm x 2.9 mm (DC-in)
Security One security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
Table 10. Internal ports and connectors
Description Values
Internal:
M.2 • One M.2 slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card
• One M.2 slot for one of the following:
○Solid-state drive (2230/2280)
○Intel Optane Memory (2280)
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different
types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article
SLN301626.
Communications
Ethernet
Table 11. Ethernet specifications
Description Values
Model number Ethernet controller integrated on the system board
Transfer rate 10/100 Mbps
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Wireless module
Table 12. Wireless module specifications
Description Values
Model number Qualcomm
QCA9565 (DW1707)
Qualcomm QCA9377
(DW1810)
Qualcomm
QCA61x4A
(DW1820)
Intel Wireless-AC
9462
Intel Wireless-AC
9560
Transfer rate Up to 150 Mbps Up to 433 Mbps Up to 867 Mbps Up to 433 Mbps Up to 867 Mbps
Frequency bands
supported
2.4 GHz Dual-band 2.4
GHz/5 GHz
Dual-band 2.4
GHz/5 GHz
Dual-band 2.4
GHz/5 GHz
Dual-band 2.4
GHz/5 GHz
Wireless standards WiFi 802.11b/g/n • WiFi 802.11a/b/g
• Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi
802.11n)
• Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi
802.11ac)
• WiFi 802.11a/b/g
• Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi
802.11n)
• Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi
802.11ac)
• WiFi 802.11a/b/g
• Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi
802.11n)
• Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi
802.11ac)
• WiFi 802.11a/b/g
• Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi
802.11n)
• Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi
802.11ac)
Encryption • 64-bit/128-bit
WEP
• AES-CCMP
• TKIP
• 64-bit/128-bit
WEP
• AES-CCMP
• TKIP
• 64-bit/128-bit
WEP
• AES-CCMP
• TKIP
• 64-bit/128-bit
WEP
• AES-CCMP
• TKIP
• 64-bit/128-bit
WEP
• AES-CCMP
• TKIP
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0
Audio
Table 13. Audio specifications
Description Values
Controller Realtek ALC3204
Stereo conversion Supported
Internal interface High-definition audio
External interface Headset combo jack (stereo headphones/microphone-in)
Speakers Two
Internal speaker amplifier Supported (audio codec integrated)
External volume controls Keyboard shortcut controls
Speaker output:
Average 2 W
Peak 2.5 W
Subwoofer output Not supported
Microphone Supported
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Storage
Your computer is shipped with one of the following configurations:
• One M.2 solid-state drive
• One 2.5-inch hard drive
• One M.2 solid-state drive and one 2.5-inch hard drive
NOTE: The solid-state drive is the primary drive.
• One 2.5-inch hard drive and one Intel Optane Memory M10 or M15
NOTE: The 2.5-inch hard drive is the primary drive.
Table 14. Storage specifications
Form factor Interface type Capacity
2.5-inch hard drive SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB
M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive PCIe NVMe Gen3.0 x4, up to 32 Gbps Up to 1 TB
9.5 mm Slimline optical drive
NOTE: Applicable only to computers shipped
with optical drive
SATA AHCI, up to 1.5 Gbps One Slimline optical drive
Media-card reader
Table 15. Media-card reader specifications
Description Values
Type One SD-card slot
Cards supported • Secure Digital (SD)
• Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
• Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
NOTE: The maximum capacity supported by the media
card varies depending on the standard of the media card
used in your computer.
Keyboard
Table 16. Keyboard specifications
Description Values
Type • Standard non-backlit keyboard
• Backlit keyboard
Layout QWERTY
Number of keys • United States and Canada: 101 keys
• United Kingdom: 102 keys
• Japan: 105 keys
• Brazil: 104 keys
Size X = 19.05 mm key pitch
Y = 18.05 mm key pitch
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Table 16. Keyboard specifications(continued)
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.
NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the
function keys (F1–F12) by changing Function Key
Behavior in BIOS setup program.
See Keyboard shortcuts.
Camera
Table 17. Camera specifications
Description Values
Number of cameras One
Type RGB HD camera
Location Front (above the LCD screen)
Sensor type CMOS-sensor technology
Resolution:
Still image 0.92 megapixel
Video 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
Diagonal viewing angle 78.6 degrees
Touchpad
Table 18. Touchpad specifications
Description Values
Resolution:
Horizontal 3215
Vertical 3215
Dimensions:
Horizontal 105 mm (4.13 in.)
Vertical 80 mm (3.15 in.)
Touchpad gestures
For more information about touchpad gestures for Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at
support.microsoft.com.
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Power adapter
Table 19. Power adapter specifications
Description Values
Type 45 W 65 W
Diameter (connector) 4.5 mm x 2.9 mm 4.5 mm x 2.9 mm
Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC 100 VAC–240 VAC
Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz 50 Hz–60 Hz
Input current (maximum) 1.30 A 1.60 A
Output current (continuous) 2.31 A 3.34 A
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
NOTE: Dell recommends that you charge the battery regularly for optimal power consumption. If your battery charge is
completely depleted, connect the power adapter, turn on your computer, and then restart your computer to reduce the
power consumption.
Table 20. Battery specifications
Description Values
Type 3-cell “smart” lithium-ion (33 WHr) 3-cell “smart” lithium-ion (42 WHr)
Voltage 10.95 VDC 11.40 VDC
Weight (maximum) 0.2 kg (0.44 lb) 0.2 kg (0.44 lb)
Dimensions:
Height 5.90 mm (0.23 in.) 5.90 mm (0.23 in.)
Width 175.37 mm (6.9 in.) 97.15 mm (3.82 in.)
Depth 90.73 mm (3.57 in.) 184.15 mm (7.25 in.)
Temperature range:
Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions
and can significantly reduce under certain
power-intensive conditions.
Varies depending on operating conditions
and can significantly reduce under certain
power-intensive conditions.
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Table 20. Battery specifications(continued)
Description Values
Charging time (approximate) 4 hours (when the computer is off)
NOTE: Control the charging time,
duration, start and end time, and so
on using the Dell Power Manager
application. For more information on
the Dell Power Manager see,
Me and
My Dell
on www.dell.com
4 hours (when the computer is off)
NOTE: Control the charging time,
duration, start and end time, and so
on using the Dell Power Manager
application. For more information
on the Dell Power Manager see,
Me
and My Dell
on www.dell.com
Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles 300 discharge/charge cycles
Coin-cell battery CR-2032 CR-2032
Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions
and can significantly reduce under certain
power-intensive conditions.
Varies depending on operating conditions
and can significantly reduce under certain
power-intensive conditions.
Display
Table 21. Display specifications
Description Values
Type High Definition (HD) Full High Definition (FHD)
Panel technology Twisted Nematic (TN) Twisted Nematic (TN)
Luminance (typical) 220 nits 220 nits
Dimensions (Active area):
Height 194 mm (7.64 in.) 194 mm (7.64 in.)
Width 344 mm (13.54 in.) 344 mm (13.54 in.)
Diagonal 395 mm (15.55 in.) 395 mm (15.55 in.)
Native resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Megapixels 1.0 2.0
Color gamut NTSC 45% NTSC 45%
Pixels per inch (PPI) 100 142
Contrast ratio (min) 400:1 400:1
Response time (max) 25 ms 25 ms
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Horizontal view angle • Left: 40 degrees
• Right: 40 degrees
• Left: 40 degrees
• Right: 40 degrees
Vertical view angle • Top: 10 degrees
• Bottom: 30 degrees
• Top: 10 degrees
• Bottom: 30 degrees
Pixel pitch 0.252 mm 0.179 mm
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Table 21. Display specifications(continued)
Description Values
Power consumption (maximum) 4.0 W 3.7 W
Anti-glare vs glossy finish Anti-glare Anti-glare
Touch options Not supported Not supported
Fingerprint reader (optional)
Table 22. Fingerprint reader specifications
Description Values
Sensor technology Capacitive
Sensor resolution 500 PPI
Sensor area 5.49 mm x 4.47 mm (0.21 in. x 0.17 in.)
Sensor pixel size 108 pixels x 88 pixels
Video
Table 23. Video specifications
Discrete graphics
Controller External display support Memory size Memory Type
NVIDIA GeForce MX230 Not supported 2 GB GDDR5
Table 24. Video specifications
Integrated graphics
Controller External display support Memory size Processor
Intel UHD Graphics One HDMI port Shared-system memory 10th Generation Intel
Core i3/i5
Intel Iris Plus Graphics One HDMI port Shared-system memory 10th Generation Intel
Core i7
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 25. Computer environment
Description Operating Storage
Temperature range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum) 10% to 90% (non-condensing) 0% to 95% (non-condensing)
Vibration (maximum)*0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS
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Table 25. Computer environment(continued)
Description Operating Storage
Shock (maximum) 140 G† 160 G‡
Altitude (maximum) 0 m to 3,048 m (0 ft to 10,000 ft) 0 m to 10,668 m (0 ft to 35,000 ft)
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.
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Keyboard shortcuts
NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts
remain the same across all language configurations.
Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary
functions. The symbol shown on the lower part of the key refers to the character that is typed out when the key is pressed. If you press
Shift and the key, the symbol shown on the upper part of the key is typed out. For example, if you press 2, 2 is typed out; if you press
Shift + 2, @ is typed out.
The keys F1-F12 at the top row of the keyboard are function keys for multi-media control, as indicated by the icon at the bottom of the
key. Press the function key to invoke the task represented by the icon. For example, pressing F1 mutes the audio (refer to the table
below).
However, if the function keys F1-F12 are needed for specific software applications, multi-media functionality can be disabled by pressing
Fn + Esc. Subsequently, multi-media control can be invoked by pressing Fn and the respective function key. For example, mute audio by
pressing Fn + F1.
NOTE: You can also define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in
BIOS setup program.
Table 26. List of keyboard shortcuts
Function key Re-defined key (for multi-media
control)
Behavior
Mute audio
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Play previous track/chapter
Play/Pause
Play next track/chapter
Switch to external display
Search
Toggle keyboard backlight (optional)
Decrease brightness
Increase brightness
The Fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions.
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Table 27. List of keyboard shortcuts
Function key Behavior
Turn off/on wireless
Pause/Break
Sleep
Toggle scroll lock
Toggle between power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity
light
System request
Open application menu
Toggle Fn-key lock
Page up
Page down
Home
End
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Getting help and contacting Dell
Self-help resources
You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources:
Table 28. Self-help resources
Self-help resources Resource location
Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com
My Dell
Tips
Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows
www.dell.com/support/linux
Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions,
product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software
updates, and so on.
www.dell.com/support
Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns. 1. Go to www.dell.com/support.
2. Type the subject or keyword in the Search box.
3. Click Search to retrieve the related articles.
Learn and know the following information about your product:
• Product specifications
• Operating system
• Setting up and using your product
• Data backup
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Factory and system restore
• BIOS information
See Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
To locate the Me and My Dell relevant to your product, identify
your product through one of the following:
• Select Detect Product.
• Locate your product through the drop-down menu under View
Products.
• Enter the Service Tag number or Product ID in the search
bar.
Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
NOTE: Availability varies by country/region and product, and some services may not be available in your country/region.
NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice,
packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
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