Contents Set up your computer............ 5 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..... 8 .......... 8 Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive Views................10 ......................10 Left ......................10 Right ......................11 Base ..................... 12 Display ......................13 Modes ................... 13 Notebook ....................13 Tablet ....................
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Storage ..................18 Media-card reader ..................... 18 Display ....................18 Keyboard ....................19 Camera ....................19 Touch pad .....................19 Battery ..................20 Power Adapter ................20 Computer Environment Keyboard shortcuts............22 Getting help and contacting Dell........24 ..................24 Self-help resources ..................25 Contacting Dell...
Set up your computer Connect the power adapter and press the power button. NOTE: To save battery power, the battery might enter to power saving mode. Connect the power adapter and press the power button to turn on the computer.
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Finish operating system setup. For Windows: a) Connect to a network. NOTE: If you are connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted. b) Sign in to your Microsoft account or create a new account. For Ubuntu: Follow the instructions on the screen to finish setup.
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NOTE: Microsoft Windows 10 S is only supported on Inspiron 11-3168 shipped with Intel Celeron processor with 32 GB storage. If your computer is running Microsoft Windows 10 S operating system and there are no Dell apps available, you can download them from the Microsoft Store.
Create a USB recovery drive for Windows Dell recommends that you 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.
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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. The system reboots and a screen to Choose the keyboard layout is displayed.
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 3.0 port Connect peripherals such as storage devices, printers, and so on. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
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.
Left-click area Press to left-click. Touch pad Move your finger on the touch pad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click. Right-click area Press to right-click. Display Left microphone Provides high‑quality digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so Camera Allows you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
Specifications Dimensions and weight Height 20.90 mm (0.82 in) Width 291.64 mm (11.48 in) Depth 201.92 mm (7.95 in) Weight 1.39 kg (3.07 lb) NOTE: The weight of your laptop varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. System Information Inspiron 11–3168 Inspiron 11–3169...
Memory Slot One SODIMM slot (Only on Inspiron 11– 3168 shipped with Intel Pentium processor) Type DDR3L Speed 1600 MHz Configurations supported • 2 GB, and 4 GB (Inspiron 11–3168) • 4 GB (Inspiron 11–3169) Ports and Connectors External: • One USB 3.0 port •...
Media-card reader Type One microSD-card slot Card supported microSD Display Type 11.6–inch HD touch Resolution (maximum) 1366 x 768 Pixel pitch 0.2265 mm Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0 degrees (closed) to 360 degrees Controls Brightness can be controlled using shortcut keys Height 144 mm (5.67 in)
NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the shortcut keys by pressing Fn+Esc or by changing Function Key Behavior in System Setup. Keyboard shortcuts Camera Resolution • Still image: 0.92 megapixel • Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps (maximum) Diagonal viewing angle 74 degrees...
0.19 kg (0.42 lb) Weight (maximum) 7.6 VDC Voltage Charging time when the computer is off Within 4 hours (approximate) 272.10 mm (10.71 in) Width 70.50 mm (2.78 in) Depth 6.82 mm (0.27 in) Height Power Adapter Type 45 W 65 W Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC...
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Operating Storage † ‡ Shock (maximum) 110 G 160 G Altitude (maximum) –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 ft –15.2 m to 10,668 m (–50 to 10,000 ft) ft to 35,000 ft) * Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment. †...
Getting help and contacting Dell Self-help resources You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources: Information about Dell products and www.dell.com services Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 Dell Help & Support app Windows 10 Get started app Windows 8.1...
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. 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.