Dell Vostro 3420 Quick Start

Model: Vostro 3420

Regulatory Model/Type: P152G / P112F001-004

Introduction

This document provides a quick start guide for the Dell Vostro 3420 laptop. It covers essential information for initial setup, regulatory compliance, safety, and basic component identification.

Regulatory Information

Information for NOM, or Norma Oficial Mexicana

The information provided herein applies to the devices described in this document, in conformity with the requirements of the Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM).

Importer: Dell México, S.A. de C.V

Av. Javier Barros Sierra, no 540, Piso 10, Col. Lomas de Santa Fe, Delegación Álvaro Obregón, Ciudad de México. C.P. 01219

R.F.C: DME9204099R6

Country of Origin: Made in China

MCMC Certification Mark

Imported by: PT Dell Indonesia, Menara BCA Lantai 48 Unit 4804, Jalan M.H Thamrin No. 1 Jakarta Pusat, 10310 Indonesia.

Connection and use of this communications equipment is permitted by the Nigerian Communications Commission.

This product complies with Taiwan RoHS standard CNS15663. See http://www.dell.com/learn/tw/zh/twcorp1/envt-info-materials for details.

Safety Information

Read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, visit the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at Dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

⚠️ (Warning symbol) Indicates important safety instructions.

Computer Handling and Components

Computer Cover: Do not remove the computer cover unless you need to install internal accessories. For instructions on removing and replacing parts, refer to the Owner's or Service Manual at Dell.com/support.

Filler Brackets/Cards: Retain the filler brackets or cards that ship with your computer. Installing these over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification. They help keep dust and dirt out and maintain airflow for cooling.

✅ (Checkmark symbol) Indicates a recommended action or component.

Power Adapter Specifications

Specification	Value
Input Voltage	100-240 V AC
Input Current (maximum)	1.3 A
Input Frequency	50-60 Hz
Output Current	2.31 A
Output Voltage	19.5 V DC
Maximum Operating Temperature	°C (°F)

Connecting and Powering On

Connecting the Power Adapter: Connect the power adapter or power cable to your computer and to the display, if required.

? (Power adapter symbol) Represents the power adapter connection.

Powering On: Power on the computer (and the display, if connected).

▶️ (Power symbol) Indicates the power button or power-on action.

Port Availability

Depending on your computer configuration, some ports or connectors may not be available.

Icons and Indicators

The following are common icons and indicators found on or associated with the computer. Detailed multilingual descriptions are available in the original document.

?Power Adapter: Represents the power adapter and its connection.
?USB 2.0: Standard USB port.
?USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1: Faster USB port.
⚡USB 3.0/USB 3.1 with PowerShare: USB port that can supply power even when the computer is off.
?USB 3.1 Type-C: Reversible USB connector.
?eSATA: External SATA port for high-speed storage.
⚡Thunderbolt 3 port with Power Delivery (USB-C): High-speed data and display port with power delivery capability.
?Network: Indicates network connectivity.
?️VGA: Video Graphics Array port for display output.
?️DVI: Digital Visual Interface port for display output.
?️HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface port for display output.
?️DisplayPort: Digital display interface.
?️Mini DisplayPort: Smaller version of DisplayPort.
?TV-in: Input for television signals.
?️External Graphics Port: Port for connecting an external graphics card.
?Infrared (IR) emitter: Emits infrared signals.
?Headphone/Audio-out: Port for headphones or audio output.
?Headset: Port for headsets (audio and microphone).
?️Microphone: Microphone input port.
?Line-in: Audio input jack.
?Line-out/Speakers: Audio output jacks for front speakers.
?Speakers: rear left-right: Audio output jacks for rear speakers.
?Speakers: side left-right: Audio output jacks for side speakers.
?Speakers: Audio center/subwoofer: Audio output for center channel and subwoofer.
?S/PDIF: Digital audio output.
??Screen-rotation lock: Locks screen orientation.
?SIM-card slot: Slot for a SIM card.
?ExpressCard slot: Slot for ExpressCards.
?️Media-card reader: Reads various media cards.
?Security-cable slot: Slot for a security cable.
??Power/Battery-status light: Indicates power and battery status.
?Battery-status light: Indicates battery status.
??Hard-drive activity light: Indicates hard drive activity.
??Wi-Fi light: Indicates Wi-Fi status.
??Bluetooth light: Indicates Bluetooth status.

Views

This section typically refers to different views or perspectives of the product, but no specific content is provided in this document.

	Dell Vostro 3420 Setup and Specifications Guide Comprehensive setup and specifications for the Dell Vostro 3420 laptop, covering hardware details, ports, operating system compatibility, and troubleshooting.
	Dell Inspiron 14 3420 Quick Start Guide and Specifications Concise guide for the Dell Inspiron 14 3420 laptop, covering quick start, safety, power adapter specifications, ports, icons, and regulatory information.
	Dell Vostro 15 5000 Series Quick Start Guide A concise guide to setting up and using your Dell Vostro 15 5000 Series laptop, covering initial setup, operating system configuration, hardware features, and shortcut keys.
	Dell Precision 7770 Quick Start Guide A concise, accessible, and SEO-optimized HTML guide for the Dell Precision 7770 laptop, covering essential setup, regulatory information, power adapter specifications, and port details.
	Dell Precision 5680 Quick Start Guide This document provides a quick start guide for the Dell Precision 5680 laptop. It includes setup instructions for Windows and Ubuntu, detailed product and power adapter specifications, safety information, regulatory compliance details, and a comprehensive list of port and icon descriptions.
	Dell Vostro Notebook 14 & 15 3000 Series (3401, 3501) Reviewer's Guide A comprehensive reviewer's guide for the Dell Vostro Notebook 14 and 15 3000 series, models 3401 and 3501. This guide details features, technical specifications, battery life, and reliability claims, highlighting the suitability of these laptops for small businesses.
	Dell Vostro 15 3510 : Configuration et caractéristiques Ce guide détaillé présente les configurations et caractéristiques de l'ordinateur portable Dell Vostro 15 3510, couvrant les vues du modèle, les spécifications matérielles (processeur, mémoire, stockage, ports), les fonctionnalités logicielles comme ComfortView, les raccourcis clavier et les ressources de support Dell.
	Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged Quick Start Guide and Specifications A quick start guide for the Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged laptop, including regulatory information, power adapter specifications, and icon descriptions. Features multilingual support and compliance details.