Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Series Quick Start Guide

Getting Started

Step 1: Connect Power and Start Up

Connect the power adapter to your laptop and press the power button.

Step 2: Operating System Setup

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operating system setup. This may include setting up Windows or Ubuntu.

Key Actions:

• Enable Dell updates to ensure your system is up-to-date.
• Connect to your network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet). If connecting to a secured wireless network, you will be prompted to enter the password.
• Sign in to your Microsoft account or create a local account for Windows.
• Create recovery media for Windows to have a backup in case of system issues.
• Locate Dell applications in Windows.

Support and Resources

Access comprehensive support and documentation for your device:

• Product Support and Manuals: Visit Dell.com/support/manuals
• Operating System Support:
  • Windows: Dell.com/support/windows
  • Linux: Dell.com/support/linux
• Register Your Computer: Register your device for warranty and support services.
• Dell Help & Support: Access troubleshooting guides and support articles.
• Contact Dell: For direct assistance, visit Dell.com/contactdell.
• Regulatory and Safety Information: Find compliance details at Dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Hardware Features

Your Inspiron 15 features a range of ports and controls:

Laptop Layout:

Left Side:

• Right microphone
• Camera
• Camera-status light
• Left microphone
• Power-adapter port
• HDMI port
• USB 3.0 port (with PowerShare)
• Headset port
• Left-click area
• Power, battery, and hard-drive status light

Right Side:

• Right-click area
• Media-card reader
• USB 3.0 port
• USB 2.0 port
• Security-cable slot
• Power button

Labels:

• Service Tag label (contains model and configuration details)

Shortcut Keys

Utilize function keys for quick access to common actions: