Dell G7 15 Setup and Specifications

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Set up your computer

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.
Finish operating system setup.For Ubuntu:
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. For more information about configuring the Ubuntu install, see the knowledge base article SLN151664 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.

Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended

Table 1. Locate Dell apps . Provides the list of Dell apps on your computer.
	Dell Product Registration Register your computer with Dell.
	Dell Help & Support Access help and support for your computer.
	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.
	Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your computer.

Create recovery drive for Windows.
- NOTE: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows.
For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows .

NOTE: Ensure that you download the Dell Power Manager (DPM 3.0) from Dell.com/support before connecting a Dell docking station. For more information on setting up your Dell docking station, see the user's guide for your Dell docking station at Dell.com/support/manuals.

NOTE: When you connect your computer to the docking station, a pop-up message appears, indicating that certain docking station features are not supported with your computer. For more information, see Dell docking station features.