Dell Inspiron 3793 Laptop User Guide

Inspiron 3793
Setup and SpecificationsRegulatory Model: P35E
Regulatory Type: P35E007
June 2020
Rev. A04

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Set up your Inspiron 3793

NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

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.
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 www.dell.com/support.
   For Windows:
   Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends 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

Resources	Description
	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.
	SupportAssist Pro-actively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. The SupportAssist OS Recovery tool troubleshoots issues with the operating system. For more information, see the SupportAssist documentation at www.dell.com/support. NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.

	Dell Update Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. For more information about using Dell Update, see the knowledge base article SLN305843 at www.dell.com/support.
	Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your computer. For more information about using Dell Digital Delivery, see the knowledge base article 153764 at www.dell.com/ support.

Views of Inspiron 3793

Right

1. SD-card slot
   Reads from and writes to the SD card.
2. USB 2.0 port
   Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
3. Optical drive
   Reads from and writes to CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.
   NOTE: Blu-ray support is only available in certain regions.
4. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
   Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.

Left

1. Power-adapter port
   Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer.
2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port (optional)
   Connect to external storage devices. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
   NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming and Power Delivery.
   NOTE: This port is only present on computers ordered with a discrete graphics configuration.
3. HDMI port
   Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
4. Network port
   Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)
   Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
6. Headset port
   Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

Base

1. Left-click area
   Press to left-click.
2. Touchpad
   Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two finger tap to right-click.
3. Right-click area
   Press to right-click.
4. Power button with optional fingerprint reader
   Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.
   When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into sleep state; press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer.
   If the power button has a fingerprint reader, place your finger on the power button to log in.
   NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals.

Display

1. Camera
   Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
2. Camera-status light
   Turns on when the camera is in use.
3. Microphone
   Provides digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on.

Bottom

1. Left speaker
   Provides audio output.
2. Service Tag label
   The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information.
3. Right speaker
   Provides audio output.

Specifications of Inspiron 3793

Dimensions and weight
Table 2. Dimensions and weight

Description		Values
Height:
	Front	• Non-touchscreen: 21.86 mm (0.86 in.) • Touchscreen: 22.46 mm (0.88 in.)
	Rear	• Non-touchscreen: 25 mm (0.98 in.) • Touchscreen: 25.60 mm (1.01 in.)
Width		415.40 mm (16.35 in.)
Depth		279.20 mm (10.99 in.)
Weight (maximum)		3.03 kg (6.68 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.

Processors

Table 3. Processors

Chipset
Table 4. Chipset

Operating system

• Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
• Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
• Ubuntu

Memory
Table 5. Memory specifications

Ports and connectors

Table 6. External ports and connectors

Description	Values
External:
Network	On RJ-45 port
USB	• Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports • One USB 2.0 port • One USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port NOTE: The USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port is optional and will only be present on computers ordered with a discrete graphics configuration.

Table 6. External ports and connectors(continued)

Description	Values
Audio	One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
Video	One HDMI port NOTE: The maximum resolution supported by this HDMI port is 1920×1080.
Media card reader	One SD-card slot
Docking port	Not supported
Power adapter port	One 4.5 mm x 2.9 mm DC-in
Security	One security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)

Table 7. Internal ports and connectors

Description	Values
Internal:
M.2	• One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card • One M.2 2230/2280 slot for solid-state drive/Intel Optane NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article SLN301626.

Communications

Ethernet
Table 8. Ethernet specifications

Wireless module
Table 9. Wireless module specifications

Audio
Table 10. Audio specifications

Storage
Your computer supports one of the following configurations:

• One 2.5-inch hard-drive
• One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive or M.2 2280 Intel Optane Memory H10 with solid-state storage
• One 2.5-inch hard-drive and one M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
• One 2.5-inch hard-drive and one M.2 2280 Intel Optane memory or Intel Optane Memory H10 with solid-state storage

The primary drive of your computer varies with the storage configuration. For computers:

• with a M.2 card (either a solid-state drive or a M.2 Intel Optane Memory H10 with solid-state storage), the M.2 drive is the primary drive
• with a M.2 2280 Intel Optane Memory M10 or M15, the 2.5-inch hard drive is the primary drive
• without a M.2 card, the 2.5-inch hard drive is the primary drive

Table 11. Storage specifications

Intel Optane memory (optional)
Intel Optane technology utilizes 3D XPoint memory technology and functions as a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator and/or storage device depending on the Intel Optane memory installed in your computer.
Your computer supports the following Intel Optane Memory devices:

• Intel Optane Memory M10
• Intel Optane Memory M15
• Intel Optane Memory H10 with solid-state storage

Intel Optane Memory M10
Intel Optane Memory M10 functions only as a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator, enabling enhanced read/write speeds for hard-drive storage. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.
Table 12. Intel Optane Memory M10 specifications

NOTE: Intel Optane Memory M10 is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:

• 7th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors
• Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update)
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.7 or higher

Intel Optane Memory M15
Intel Optane Memory M15 functions only as a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator, enabling enhanced read/write speeds for hard-drive
storage. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.
Table 13. Intel Optane Memory M15 specifications

NOTE: Intel Optane Memory M15 is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:

• 7th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors
• Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update)
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 17 or higher

Intel Optane Memory H10 with solid-state storage
Intel Optane Memory H10 with solid-state storage functions as both a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator (enabling enhanced read/ write speeds for hard-drive storage) and a solid-state storage solution. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.
Table 14. Intel Optane Memory H10 with solid-state storage specifications

NOTE: Intel Optane Memory H10 with solid-state storage is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:

• 9th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors
• Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update)
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 17.2 or higher

Media-card reader
Table 15. Media-card reader specifications

Keyboard
Table 16. Keyboard specifications

Description	Values
Type	Backlit keyboard
Layout	QWERTY
Number of keys	• United States and Canada: 101 keys • United Kingdom: 102 keys • Japan: 105 keys
Size	X=19.05 mm key pitch Y=18.05 mm key pitch
Shortcut keys	Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key. NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. Keyboard shortcuts

Camera
Table 17. Camera specifications

Touchpad
Table 18. Touchpad specifications

Touchpad gestures
For more information about touchpad gestures for Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com.
Power adapter
Table 19. Power adapter specifications

Battery
NOTE: Dell recommends that you charge the battery regularly for optimal power consumption. If your battery charge is completely depleted, connect the power adapter, turn on your computer, and then restart your computer to reduce the power consumption.
Table 20. Battery specifications

Operating time	Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
Charging time (approximate)	4 hours (when the computer is off) NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see, Me and My Dell on www.dell.com/.
Life span (approximate)	300 discharge/charge cycles
Coin-cell battery	CR2032
Operating time	Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.

Display
Table 21. Display specifications

Fingerprint reader (optional)
Table 22. Fingerprint reader specifications

Video
Table 23. Video specifications

Table 24. Video specifications

Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 25. Computer environment

* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.

Keyboard shortcuts

NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys that are used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations.
Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. The symbol that is shown on the lower part of the key sees the character that is typed out when the key is pressed. If you press shift and the key, the symbol that is shown on the upper part of the key is typed out. For example, if you press 2, 2 is typed out; if you press Shift + 2, @ is typed out.
The keys F1-F12 at the top row of the keyboard are function keys for multimedia control. Press the function key to invoke the task. For example, pressing F1 mutes the audio (see the table below).
However, if the function keys F1-F12 are needed for specific software applications, multimedia functionality can be disabled by pressing Fn + Esc. Next, multimedia control can be invoked by pressing Fn and the respective function key. For example, mute audio by pressing Fn + F1.
NOTE: You can also define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program.
Table 26. List of keyboard shortcuts

The Fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions.
Table 27. List of keyboard shortcuts

Getting help and contacting Dell

Self-help resources
You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources:
Table 28. Self-help resources

Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
NOTE: Availability varies by country/region and product, and some services may not be available in your country/region.
NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

Getting help and contacting Dell

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