Dell Vostro 15 Owners Manual

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  • Dell Vostro 15 | 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 © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual
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    and Installing Components 10 Removing the Battery...10 Installing the Battery...11 Removing the Optical Drive...11 Installing the Optical Drive...11 Removing the Access Panel...11 Installing the Access Panel...12 Removing the Hard Drive...12 Installing the Hard Drive...13 Removing the Memory
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    Password 40 4 Diagnostics...41 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 41 Device Status Lights...41 Power Status Lights...42 5 Specifications...43 Specifications...43 6 Contacting Dell 48 Contacting Dell...48
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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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    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 13. USB 2.0 connector 6 2. camera 4. power button 6. USB 2.0 connector 8. touchpad 10. speakers 12. USB 3.0 connector 14. network 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 main battery before you service the computer. 7. Remove the main battery. 8. Turn the computer top-side up. 9. Open the display. 10. Press 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 of
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    To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. 1. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard. 2. Connect any telephone
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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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    press to lock in place. 2. Follow the procedures 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
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    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. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the access panel. 4. Perform the following steps as
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    c. Lift the hard drive upwards from the computer [3]. Installing the Hard Drive 1. Slide the hard drive into the connector. 2. Tighten the screw to secure it to the chassis. 3. Install: a. access panel b. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Memory
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    Memory Module 1. Insert the memory module into the socket and press to lock the securing clips. 2. Install the access panel. 3. Install the battery. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the WLAN Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer
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    steps as shown in the illustration: a. Lift the locking tab and disconnect the cable from the locking tab [1]. b. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the computer [2]. 15
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    the battery. 6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. If a new keyboard is to be replaced, perform the following steps for keyboard replacement. NOTE: When a new keyboard is shipped out for replacement the keyboard cables will not be folded. Follow the instructions below
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    done the folds should look as shown below. 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
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    6. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a. Flip the computer and disconnect the touchpad and power cables by pressing locking tab [1]. b. Lift the touchpad and power cables from locking tab [2]. c. Remove the screws from inside the keyboard cavity [3]. 7. Perform the following
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    at the base of the computer. 5. Install: a. keyboard b. memory module c. hard drive d. WLAN e. access panel f. optical disk-drive g. battery 6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Battery Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer
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    procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 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. Push the coin-cell release
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    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 remove it from the computer. 21
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    . Removing 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
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    Board 1. Insert the I/O board into 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 f. access panel g. optical disk-drive h. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. 23
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    Removing the Speakers 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. Disconnect the speaker
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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 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 the
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    4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration a. Lift the locking tab [1]. b. Disconnect I/O cable [2]. c. Disconnect and lift the eDP cable away from the system board [3,4]. d. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis [5]. 5. Lift and remove the system board from
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    Your computer. Removing the Display Assembly 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. Unroute the WLAN cable and remove the screws
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    5. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display assembly. Then, lift and remove the display hinges away from the display assembly. 6. Remove the screws securing the display panel to the display assembly. Then, flip the display panel to access the cables underneath. 28
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    display assembly. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinges to the display assembly. 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 secure the display assembly. 29
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    Your computer. Removing the Camera 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 i. display assembly 3. Perform the following steps as shown
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    Inside Your computer. 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
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    the system fan's cable to the system board. 3. Install: a. system board b. palmrest assembly c. keyboard d. memory module e. hard drive f. WLAN g. access panel h. optical disk-drive i. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Power Connector 1. Follow the
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    into its slot on the chassis and guide the cable into the retention tabs. 2. Connect the power connector cable to the system board. 3. Install: a. palmrest assembly b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive e. WLAN f. access panel g. optical disk-drive h. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After
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    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 boot menu by
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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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    the processor L2 cache size. Displays the processor L3 cache size. Displays the model number and capacity of the hard drive. Displays the model number and capacity of the optical drive. Displays the type of the AC adapter. Displays the system memory installed on the computer. Displays the extended
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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) 38
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    your BIOS (system setup), 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
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    Assigning a System Password and Setup Password You can assign a new System Password and/or Setup Password or change an existing System Password and/or Setup Password only when Password Status is Unlocked. If the Password Status is Locked, you cannot change the System Password. NOTE: If the password
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    messages that inform you of problems encountered during testing CAUTION: Dell logo appears. 3. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window displayed. Note the error code and contact Dell. Device Status Lights Icon Description Turns on when
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    electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows: Solid yellow light Light off (AC adapter connected) Light off (AC adapter disconnected) White light on Battery charge is low to critical. Battery is fully charged. Battery is medium to fully charged. Battery in charge mode with AC adapter
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    of your computer, click Start (Start icon) → Help and Support, and then select the option to view information about your Feature Types L1 cache L2 cache L3 cache Description • 4th Generation Intel Core i3 Processor (U-Processor Line) • 4th Generation Intel Core i5 Processor (U-Processor Line
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    Table 9. Audio Feature Type Controller Stereo conversion Interface Speakers Volume controls Table 10. Video Feature Video type Video Controller: UMA Discrete Data bus: External display support Table 11. Camera Feature Camera Resolution Video Resolution (maximum) Diagonal viewing angle Table 12.
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    NOTE: The powered USB 3.0 connector also supports Microsoft Kernel Debugging. The ports are 15.6 inches HD WLED 224.30 mm (8.83 inches) 3.2 mm (0.13 inch) 360.00 mm (14.17 inches) 344.20 mm x 193.50 mm (13.55 inches x 7.62 inches) 1366 x 768 pixels 200 nits 0° (closed) to 135° 60 Hz 40° / 40° 10
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    Voltage Temperature range: Operating Non-Operating Coin-cell battery Table 18. AC Adapter Feature Type Input voltage 4-cell "smart" lithium ion (40 WHr) 20.00 mm (0.79 inch) 49.6 mm (1.95 inches) 272.40 mm (10.72 inches) 0.26 kg (0.57 lb) 300 discharge/charge cycle • 14.80 VDC (4 cells) 0 °C to 40 °C
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    Airborne 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 47
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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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Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P45F
Regulatory Type: P45F001