Contents Set up your computer............ 5 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..... 7 .......... 7 Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive Views................9 ......................9 Left ......................9 Right ......................10 Base ...................... 11 Display .....................12 Bottom Specifications...............13 ..................13 Computer model ..................
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................18 Touchpad gestures ..................18 Power adapter .....................18 Battery ....................... 19 Video ..................... 19 Display ................20 Computer environment Keyboard shortcuts............21 Getting help and contacting Dell........23 ..................23 Self-help resources ..................24 Contacting Dell...
For Ubuntu: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. 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.
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Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended Table 1. Locate Dell apps Dell Product Registration Register your computer with Dell. Dell Help & Support Access help and support for your computer. SupportAssist Pro-actively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software.
Create a USB recovery drive for Windows Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a minimum capacity of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive. NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete.
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Connect the USB recovery drive to your computer. Restart your computer. Press F12 after the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to access the boot menu. A Preparing one-time boot menu message appears. After the boot menu loads, select the USB recovery device under UEFI BOOT.
Views Left Power-adapter port Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery. HDMI port Connect a TV or another HDMI‑in enabled device. Provides video and audio output. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
Connect a headphone, a microphone, or a headset (headphone and microphone combo). USB 2.0 port Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. Security-cable slot (for Noble locks) Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer. Base Left speaker Provides audio output.
Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on. Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer. NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Me and My Dell at Options. For more information, see www.dell.com/ support/manuals.
Provides digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on. Bottom 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.
Specifications Computer model Inspiron 3180 System information Table 2. System Information specifications Processor • Generation AMD A9-9420e • Generation AMD A6-9220e • Generation AMD E2-9000e Chipset Integrated in processor Operating system Table 3. Operating system Operating systems supported • Windows 10 Home (64-bit) •...
with hard drive 1.45 kg (3.19 lb) NOTE: The weight of your laptop varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. Memory Table 5. Memory specifications Slot One SODIMM slot Type DDR4 Speed 2400 MHz Configurations supported: Per memory module slot 4 GB and 8 GB Total memory up to 8 GB...
Storage Table 11. Storage specifications Storage type Interface type Capacity One 2.5-inch hard drive SATA 6 Gbps Up to 500 GB One M.2 2280 solid-state SATA 6 Gbps Up to 256 GB drive One integrated eMMC eMMC Up to 128 GB NOTE: Depending on the configuration you ordered, your computer supports either hard drive, solid-state drive or eMMC.
NOTE: Press Fn+Esc to switch the primary behavior of the function keys (F1-F12) between two modes - multimedia key mode and function key mode. NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1- F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program.
Touchpad gestures For more information about touchpad gestures for Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com. Power adapter Table 16. Power adapter specifications Type 45 W Diameter (connector) 4.5 mm Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz Input current (maximum) 1.30 A...
reduce under certain power- intensive conditions. Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range (Operating): 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Temperature range (Storage): -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-2032 Dimensions: Width 272.10 mm (10.71 in) Depth 62.20 mm (2.45 in) Height 6.82 mm (0.27 in)
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 22. Self-help resources Information about Dell products and www.dell.com services Dell Help & Support app Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
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 and product, and some services may not be available in your country.