Dell Vostro 15 3546 Owners Manual

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  • Dell Vostro 15 3546 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    Dell Vostro 15 - 3546 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P45F Regulatory Type: P45F001
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    potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual
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    Module...14 Removing the WLAN Card...15 Installing the WLAN Card...15 Removing the Keyboard...15 Installing the Keyboard...16 Removing the Palmrest Assembly...18 Installing the Palmrest Assembly...19 Removing the Battery Connector...20 Installing the Battery Connector...20 Removing the Coin-Cell
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    Existing System and/or Setup Password 41 4 Diagnostics...43 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 43 Device Status Lights...44 Power Status Lights...44 5 Specifications...45 Specifications...45 6 Contacting Dell 50 Contacting Dell...50 4
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    1 Working on Your Computer Connecting the Power Adapter Connect the power adapter and turn on your computer. 5
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    System Overview Front and Back View 1. microphone 3. camera-status light 5. optical drive 7. memory-card reader 9. power and battery-status light 11. audio connector 6 2. camera 4. power button 6. USB 2.0 connector 8. touchpad 10. speakers 12. USB 3.0 connector
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    only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
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    the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 7. Remove the main battery. 8. Turn the computer top-side up. 9. before you turn off your computer. 1. Shut down the operating system: • In Windows 8.1: - Using a touch-enabled device: a. Swipe in from the right edge
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    b. Click the Or and select Shut down. * On the Home screen, click • In Windows 7: and then select Shut down. 1. Click Start . 2. Click Shut Down. or computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. 1. Connect any
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    and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Removing the Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Slide the latches
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    in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2. Remove the battery. 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive [1]. b. Slide the optical drive
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    in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Access Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the Battery. 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Loosen the screw that secures access panel to computer [1]. b. Slide the access
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    the Access Panel 1. Insert the access panel into the chassis. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the access panel to the chassis. 3. Install battery. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer
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    the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Memory Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a. battery b. access panel 3. Pry the securing clips away from the memory module until it pops up. 4. Remove the memory module from its socket
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    the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer. 4. Install the Access panel. 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Release the
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    cable to the connector on the system board. 2. Flip the keyboard after connecting the keyboard cable. 3. Slide the keyboard into the retaining slots. 4. Press the top edge to lock the keyboard in place. 5. Install the battery. 6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. If
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    is shipped out for replacement the keyboard cables will not be folded. Follow the instructions below in order to fold the cables correctly: 1. Place the keyboard on a flat and clean surface. 2. Lift the keyboard cable and fold the keyboard-backlight cable at the fold line. 3. Using the alignment
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    Removing the Palmrest Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the Battery. 3. Remove the access panel. 4. Remove the keyboard. 5. Flip the computer and remove the screws at the base of the computer. Then, release the tabs securing the base cover. 6.
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    7. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Gently pry up the palmrest from the computer [1]. b. Slide the palmrest from the computer [2]. Installing the Palmrest Assembly 1. Place the palmrest on the chassis and press the notches until it clicks in place. 2. Connect the touchpad
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    Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a. Battery b. optical disk-drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. palmrest assembly 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Remove the screws that secure the
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    release latch using a scribe and then pull the coin-cell battery to remove it from the computer. Installing the Coin-cell battery 1. Insert the coin-cell battery and press to lock. 2. Install: a. palmrest assembly b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive e. WLAN card f. access panel g. optical
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    the Optical Drive Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a. battery b. optical disk-drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. palmrest assembly 3. Remove the screws that secure the optical drive connector to the computer and
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    the Input/Output (I/0) Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a. Battery b. optical disk-drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. palmrest assembly 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Lift the locking
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    the chassis. 2. Connect the I/O board cable to the system board. 3. Install: a. palmrest assembly b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive e. WLAN card f. access panel g. optical disk-drive h. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Speakers 1. Follow
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    to lock in place. 2. Connect the speakers to the system board. 3. Install: a. palmrest assembly b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive e. WLAN card f. access panel g. optical disk-drive h. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the System Board 1. Follow
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    h. palmrest assembly. 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Disconnect speaker and power cable [1]. b. Disconnect display (eDP) cables [2]. 4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration a. Lift the locking tab [1]. b. Disconnect I/O cable [2]. c. Disconnect
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    the screws to secure the system board to the computer. 7. Install: a. palmrest assembly b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive e. WLAN card f. access panel g. optical disk-drive h. battery 8. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow
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    d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. palmrest assembly h. system board 3. Unroute the WLAN cable and remove the screws that secure the display panel to the chassis. 4. Place the display panel on a
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    6. Remove the screws securing the display panel to the display assembly. Then, flip the display panel to access the cables underneath. 7. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Lift the eDP cable from the computer [1]. b. Disconnect the eDP cable. c. Remove the display panel
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    4. Align and press in the display bezel to the display assembly. 5. Guide the WLAN cables through their tabs and then tighten the display hinge screws to board b. palmrest assembly c. keyboard d. memory module e. hard drive f. access panel g. optical disk-drive h. battery 7. Follow the procedures in
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    Insert the camera into the display assembly. 2. Connect the camera cable. 3. Install: a. display assembly b. palmrest assembly c. keyboard d. memory module e. hard drive f. WLAN card g. access panel h. optical disk-drive i. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. 31
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    Removing the Heatsink 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a. Battery b. optical disk-drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. palmrest assembly h. system board 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a.
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    Your Computer. 2. Remove: a. Battery b. optical disk-drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. palmrest assembly 3. Perform the the power connector into its slot on the chassis and guide the cable into the retention tabs. 2. Connect the power connector cable to the system
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    3. Install: a. palmrest assembly b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive e. WLAN card f. access panel g. optical disk-drive h. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. 34
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    Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup‐defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: • Access System Setup by pressing key • Bring up the one-time
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    of the computer. The table below defines the function of each option. Table 2. Main Options Option System Time System Date BIOS Version Product Name Service Tag Asset Tag CPU Type Description Allows you to reset the time on the computer's internal clock. Allows you to reset the date on the
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    Option CPU Speed CPU ID CPU Cache Fixed HDD L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache SATA ODD AC Adapter Type System Memory Extended Memory Memory Speed Description Displays the speed of the processor. Displays the processor ID. Displays the processor L1 cache size. Displays the processor L2 cache size.
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    Option Integrated NIC USB Emulation USB Wake Support SATA Operation Adapter Warnings Function Key Behavior Battery Health Miscellaneous Devices External USB Ports Microphone Camera Internal Bluetooth Internal WLAN Media Card Reader Optical Drive Boot Disable USB debug Description Enable or disable
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    disable fast boot of system. (Default: Enabled) (Default: UEFI) Enable or disable secure boot. (Default: Enabled) Allows you to load legacy option. (Default: Disabled) Default: Windows Boot Manager Default: Onboard NIC (IPV4) Default: Onboard NIC (IPV6) 39
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    ), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For laptops, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet 1. Re-start the computer. 2. Go to dell.com/support. 3. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit. NOTE: To locate the
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    CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended. NOTE: Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled. Assigning a System Password and Setup Password You can assign a new System Password and/or Setup Password or change
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    NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. If you delete the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when promoted. 5. Press and a message prompts you to save the changes. 6. Press to save the changes and exit from the System
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    • View error messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing CAUTION: Use the system window is displayed, listing all devices detected in the computer. The diagnostics starts running the tests on all the detected devices. 4. If you wish to run a diagnostic test on a specific
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    Device Status Lights Icon Description Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Power Status Lights If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows: Solid yellow light Light off (AC adapter connected) Light off (AC adapter
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    Specifications Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (Start icon) → Help and Support • 4th Generation Intel Core i3 Processor (U-Processor Line) • 4th Generation Intel Core i5 Processor (U-Processor Line) •
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    bus: External display support Table 11. Camera ) Intel HDA bus 2 x 2 W program menu and keyboard media-control keys Description eDP Intel HD Graphics (shared memory) (maximum) 74° Description 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN on Motherboard (LOM) • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n • Bluetooth 4.0 Description one headphone
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    ports NOTE: The powered USB 3.0 connector also supports Microsoft Kernel Debugging. The ports are identified in closed) to 135° 60 Hz 40° / 40° 10° / 30° 0.252 mm x 0.252 mm Table 15. Keyboard Feature Number of keys: Description US 101, Brazil 104, UK 102, and Japan 105 Table 16. Touchpad Feature
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    Feature Type Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight Life span Voltage Temperature range: Operating Non-Operating Coin-cell battery Table 18. AC Adapter Feature Type Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output power Output current Rated output voltage Temperature range: Operating
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    contaminant level Description 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F) 10 % to 90 % (non-condensing) 0 % to 95 % (non-condensing) -15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) 0° to 35°C -15.2 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft) G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 49
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    options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Go to dell.com/support. 2. Select your support category. 3. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country
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Regulatory Model: P45F
Regulatory Type: P45F001