Set up your computer CAUTION: To ensure good airflow and prevent overheating, place the system in an open area, at least 2 inches/5 cm away from walls. Ensure that air vents on the system are clear of any obstructions. Connect the keyboard and mouse. NOTE: For setup instructions, see the documentation shipped with the keyboard and mouse.
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Finish operating system setup. 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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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. The SupportAssist OS Recovery tool troubleshoots issues with the operating system. For more information, see the SupportAssist documentation at www.dell.com/support.
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...
Used to eject the optical-drive tray manually if the optical-drive eject button fails. NOTE: For more information about manually ejecting optical-drive trays, see the knowledge base article SLN301118 www.dell.com/support. Optical drive (optional) Reads from and writes to CDs and DVDs. Power button Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.
Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer. NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals. Hard-drive activity light Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive.
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The two lights next to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity. 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 3470 System information Table 2. System information Processor • Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 • Intel Celeron • Intel Pentium DC Chipset Intel H370 Operating system • Windows 10 Home (64-bit) • Windows 10 Professional (64-bit) •...
• TKIP • TKIP • TKIP Audio Table 8. Audio specifications Controller Realtek ALC3820-CG Type Integrated 5.1 channel Intel High Definition Audio Storage Your computer supports one hard drive and an optional optical drive. Table 9. Storage specifications Storage type Interface type Capacity One slimline DVD+/-RW optical drive...
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 14. Self-help resources Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com Dell Help & Support app Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.