2. Finish operating system setup. 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.
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● 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 Dell Product Registration Register your computer with Dell. Dell Help & Support Access help and support for your computer.
Views of Inspiron 14 3420 Right 1. USB 2.0 port Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. 2. Headset port Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo). Left 1.
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 four seconds to force shut-down the computer. Views of Inspiron 14 3420...
NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals. 2. Touchpad - Right-click Two fingers tap to right-click. 3. Touchpad Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click.
The regulatory label contains regulatory information of your computer. Service Tag The service tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that allows Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information. Views of Inspiron 14 3420...
Battery charge and status light The following table lists the battery charge and status light behavior of your Inspiron 14 3420. Table 2. Battery charge and status light behavior Power Source LED Behavior System Power State Battery Charge Level AC Adapter...
Specifications of Inspiron 14 3420 Dimensions and weight The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Inspiron 14 3420. Table 3. Dimensions and weight Description Values Height: Front height 0.68 in. (17.52 mm) Rear height 0.72 in. (18.48 mm) Width 12.74 in.
Chipset The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Inspiron 14 3420. Table 5. Chipset Description Values Chipset Integrated in the processor Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon SC8180XP DRAM bus width 64-bit Flash EPROM 32 MB PCIe bus...
To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support. Wireless module The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module supported on your Inspiron 14 3420. Table 9. Wireless module specifications Description Values...
Media-card reader The following table lists the media cards supported by your Inspiron 14 3420. Table 12. Media-card reader specifications Description Values Media-card type One micro-SD card slot Media-cards supported ● Micro Secure Digital (mSD) ● Micro Secure Digital High Capacity (mSDHC) ●...
For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows, see the Microsoft knowledge base article at support.microsoft.com. Power adapter The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Inspiron 14 3420. Table 16. Power adapter specifications Description Values Type...
CAUTION: 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.
Display The following table lists the display specifications of your Inspiron 14 3420. Table 18. Display specifications Description Option one Option two Display type 14-inch Full High Definition (FHD) 14-inch Full High Definition (FHD) Touch options Display-panel technology Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA)
Multiple display support matrix The following table lists the multiple display support matrix for your Inspiron 14 3420. Table 20. Multiple display support matrix Graphics Card Direct Graphics Controller Supported external displays Supported external Direct Output Mode with computer internal display...
Keyboard shortcuts of Inspiron 14 3420 NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys 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.
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Fn + R System request Fn + Ctrl Open application menu Fn + Esc Toggle Fn-key lock Fn + PgUp Page up Fn + PgDn Page down Fn + Home Home Fn + End Keyboard shortcuts of Inspiron 14 3420...
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 24. Self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.