Vostro 7500 Setup and specifications guide

[Pages:8]Vostro 7500

Setup and specifications guide

Regulatory Model: P102F Regulatory Type: P102F003 August 2021 Rev. A02

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Chapter 1: Set up your computer................................................................................................... 5

Chapter 2: Chassis overview..........................................................................................................7 Display view...........................................................................................................................................................................7 Left view................................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Right view..............................................................................................................................................................................8 Palm-rest view..................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Bottom view........................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Keyboard shortcuts........................................................................................................................................................... 10

Chapter 3: System specifications.................................................................................................12 Processors........................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Chipset..................................................................................................................................................................................13 Operating system............................................................................................................................................................... 13 Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................13 Storage................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Ports and connectors........................................................................................................................................................14 Audio..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Video..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Camera................................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Communications................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Media-card reader............................................................................................................................................................. 16 Power adapter.....................................................................................................................................................................17 Battery.................................................................................................................................................................................. 17 Dimensions and weight..................................................................................................................................................... 18 Display...................................................................................................................................................................................18 Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Touchpad............................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Fingerprint reader (optional).......................................................................................................................................... 20 Security................................................................................................................................................................................20 Security Software............................................................................................................................................................. 20 Computer environment.....................................................................................................................................................21

Chapter 4: Software.................................................................................................................... 22 Downloading Windows drivers....................................................................................................................................... 22

Chapter 5: System setup............................................................................................................. 23 Boot menu...........................................................................................................................................................................23 Navigation keys..................................................................................................................................................................23 Boot Sequence...................................................................................................................................................................24 BIOS setup.......................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Overview........................................................................................................................................................................24 Boot configuration...................................................................................................................................................... 25 Integrated Devices...................................................................................................................................................... 26

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Storage...........................................................................................................................................................................27 Display............................................................................................................................................................................ 27 Connection options..................................................................................................................................................... 28 Power management.................................................................................................................................................... 28 Security.......................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Password....................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Update and Recovery................................................................................................................................................. 32 System management.................................................................................................................................................. 32 Keyboard........................................................................................................................................................................33 Pre-boot behavior....................................................................................................................................................... 34 Connection options..................................................................................................................................................... 34 Performance................................................................................................................................................................. 35 System logs...................................................................................................................................................................36 Updating the BIOS in Windows .................................................................................................................................... 36 Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled............................................................................................37 Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments..............................................................................37 Flashing the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu...................................................................................... 37 System and setup password........................................................................................................................................... 41 Assigning a system setup password........................................................................................................................ 41 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password.................................................................................42

Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Dell................................................................................ 43

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Set up your computer

1. Connect the power adapter, and press the power button.

NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power-saving mode. Connect the power adapter and press the power button to turn on the computer.

NOTE: After the initial turn on and setup of the computer, the computer can subsequently turn on just by opening the display from a closed position.

2. Finish operating system setup. For Ubuntu:

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. For more information about installing and configuring Ubuntu, see the knowledge base articles SLN151664 and SLN151748 at support.

For Windows:Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, it is recommended that you: Connect to a network for Windows updates.

NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted. If connected to the internet, sign in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an offline account.

On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.

3. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu--Recommended

Table 1. Locate Dell apps Dell apps

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My Dell

Centralized location for key Dell applications, help articles, and other important information about your computer. It also notifies you about the warranty status, recommended accessories, and software updates if available.

Set up your computer

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Table 1. Locate Dell apps (continued) Dell apps

Details

Dell Product Registration Register your computer with Dell.

Dell Help & Support Access help and support for your computer.

SupportAssist Proactively checks the health of your computer's hardware and software.

NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the warranty expiry date in SupportAssist.

Dell Update Updates your computer with critical fixes and important device drivers as they become available.

Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications including software that is purchased but not pre-installed on your computer.

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Topics:

? Display view ? Left view ? Right view ? Palm-rest view ? Bottom view ? Keyboard shortcuts

Display view

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Chassis overview

1. Microphone 2. Camera shutter 3. Camera 4. Camera-status light 5. Microphone 6. Display

Chassis overview

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Left view

1. Power connector port 2. Power LED 3. HDMI 2.0 port 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port 5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort alt mode (optional)

Right view

1. microSD card reader 2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port 3. Universal audio jack

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Chassis overview

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