1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.

NOTE: The battery may go into power-saving mode during shipment to conserve charge on the battery. Ensure that the power adapter is connected to your computer when it is turned on for the first time.

1.        Camera

Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.

2.        Microphone

Provides digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on.

Right

1.        Universal audio jack

Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

2.        USB 3.2 Gen 1 port

Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

3.        USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare

Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers.

Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge connected USB devices.

NOTE: Connected USB devices will not charge when the computer is turned off or in sleep state. To start charging connected devices, turn on the computer.

4.        Power and battery-status light

Indicates the power state and battery state of the computer.

Solid white—Power adapter is connected and the battery is charging. Solid amber—Battery charge is low or critical.

Off—Battery is fully charged.

5.        Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)

Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.

Left

1.        Power-adapter port

Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer.

2.        USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with DisplayPort

Connect devices such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays. Provides data transfer rate of up to 10 Gbps.

Supports DisplayPort 1.4 and also enables you to connect an external display using a display adapter.

 NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.

3.        HDMI 1.4b port

Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.

1.        Microphone

Provides digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on.

2.        Camera-status light

Turns on when the camera is in use.

3.        Camera

Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.

4.        Power button

Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state. Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on.

When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into sleep state; press and hold the power button for four seconds to force shut-down the computer.

5.        Touchpad

Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click.

Bottom

1.        Left speaker

Provides audio output.

2.        Right speaker

Provides audio output.

3.        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.

Modes

Notebook

Tablet

Stand

Tent

Keyboard function keys

The F1-F12 keys at the top of the keyboard are function keys. By default, these keys are used to perform specific functions defined by the software application in use.

You can run the secondary tasks that are indicated by the symbols on the function keys by pressing the function key with Fn, for example, Fn and F1. See the table below for the list of secondary tasks and the key combinations to run them.

NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys that are used for tasks remain the same, regardless of the keyboard language.

NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of function keys in the Function Key Behavior menu of the BIOS setup program.

Table 19. Secondary tasks of keyboard keys

Keys with alternate characters

There are other keys on your keyboard with alternate characters. The symbols that are shown at the bottom of these keys are the main characters that are displayed when the key is pressed; the symbols that are shown at the top of these keys are displayed when the key is pressed with the shift key. For example, if you press 2, 2 is displayed; if you press Shift and 2, @ is displayed.