Dell Inspiron 7786 User Guide

Inspiron 7786
Setup and Specifications

 

Regulatory Model: P36E
Regulatory Type: P36E001

Notes, cautions, and warnings

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April 2020

Rev. A02

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Set up your Inspiron 7786

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 Windows setup.
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.

4. 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.

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Create a USB recovery drive for Windows

Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a minimum capacity of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive.

NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete.

NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site for latest instructions.

1. Connect the USB flash drive to your computer.
2. In Windows search, type Recovery.
3. In the search results, click Create a recovery drive.
The User Account Control window is displayed.
4. Click Yes to continue.
The Recovery Drive window is displayed.
5. Select Back up system files to the recovery drive and click Next.
6. Select the USB flash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted.
7. Click Create.
8. Click Finish.
For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product’s Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals.

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Views of Inspiron 7786

Right

1. SD-card slot
Reads from and writes to the SD card.

2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

Left

1. Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer.

2. Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light
Indicates the battery-charge status or the hard-drive activity.

NOTE: Press Fn+H to toggle between the power and battery-status light, and hard-drive activity light.

Hard-drive activity light
Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive.
Power and battery-status light
Indicates the power and battery-charge status.
Solid white — Power adapter is connected and the battery has more than 5% charge.
Amber — Computer is running on battery and the battery has less than 5% charge.
Off

  • Power adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
  • Computer is running on battery and the battery has more than 5% charge.
  • Computer is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off.

3. HDMI port
Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.

4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port with Power Delivery/DisplayPort
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays.
Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 15 W power output that enables faster charging.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.

5. 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 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 10 seconds to force shut-down the computer.

Place your finger on the power button to log-in with the fingerprint reader.

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. Left microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.

2. Camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.

3. Camera-status light
Turns on when the camera is in use.

4. Right microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.

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.

Modes

Notebook

Tablet

Stand

Tent

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Specifications of Inspiron 7786

Computer model

Inspiron 7786

Dimensions and weight

Table 2. Dimensions and weight

Height:
Front 16.09 mm (0.63 in.)
Rear 21.50 mm (0.85 in.)
Width 412.50 mm (16.24 in.)
Depth 273.95 (10.79 in.)
Weight (maximum) 2.94 kg (6.48 lb)

NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.

Processors

Table 3. Processor specifications

Processor 8th Generation Intel Core i5/i7
Wattage 15 W
Core count 4
Thread count 8
Speed Up to 1.60/1.80 GHz (Boost – 3.90/4.60 GHz)
Intel Smart Cache 6/8 MB
Integrated graphics Supported
Chipset

Table 4. Chipset specifications

Chipset Integrated in the processor
Processor 8th Generation Intel Core i5/i7
DRAM bus width x64
Flash EPROM 32 MB
PCIe bus Up to PCIe Gen 3
External bus frequency Up to 8 GT/s
Operating system
  • Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
  • Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
Memory

Table 5. Memory specifications

Slots Two slots
Type DDR4
Speed 2400 MHz
Maximum memory 16 GB

NOTE: Dell offers up to 16 GB but the computer supports 32 GB memory.

Minimum memory 8 GB
Memory per slot 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB
Configurations supported • 8 GB DDR4 at 2400 MHz (1×8 GB)
• 8 GB DDR4 at 2400 MHz (2×4 GB)
• 12 GB DDR4 at 2400 MHz (4 GB + 8 GB)
• 16 GB DDR4 at 2400 MHz (1×16 GB)
• 16 GB DDR4 at 2400 MHz (2×8 GB)
Ports and connectors

Table 6. Ports and connectors specifications

External:
Network Not supported
USB • Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
• USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port with PowerDelivery/DisplayPort
Audio One headset port
Video One HDMI 2.0 port
Media-card reader One SD-card slot
Power adapter port One power-adapter port
Internal:
Expansion Not supported
M.2 • One M.2 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card
• One M.2 2280/2230 slot for solid-state drive or Intel Optane memory
Communications
Wireless module

Table 7. Wireless module specifications

Model number Intel 9560
Transfer rate Up to 867 Mbps
Frequency bands supported Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Wireless standards WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Encryption • 64-bit/128-bit WEP
• AES-CCMP
• TKIP
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0

NOTE: Windows 10 supports up to Bluetooth 4.2.

Audio

Table 8. Audio specifications

Type High Definition Audio
Controller Realtek ALC3254 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Stereo conversion Supported
Internal interface Intel High-Definition Audio (HDA)
External interface 7.1 channel output through HDMI, digital microphone input on camera module, headset port (headphone and microphone combo).
Speakers Two
Internal speaker amplifier Supported
External volume controls Using media-control shortcut keys
Speaker output:
Average 2 W
Peak 2.5 W
Subwoofer output Not supported
Microphone Dual-array microphones
Storage

Table 9. Storage specifications

Storage type Interface type Capacity
One 2.5-inch hard drive SATA AHCI 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB
M.2 2280/2230 solid-state drive PCIe NVMe up to 32 Gbps Up to 512 GB
Intel Optane memory

Intel Optane memory functions only as a storage accelerator. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.

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

  • 7th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor
  • Windows 10 64-bit version or higher
  • Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.9.1.1018 or higher

Table 10. Intel Optane memory specifications

Type Storage accelerator
Interface PCIe 3.0 x2 NVMe
Connector M.2
Configurations supported 16 GB and 32 GB
Capacity Up to 32 GB
Media-card reader

Table 11. Media-card reader specifications

Type One SD card slot
Cards supported • Secure Digital (SD)
• Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
• SD Extended Capacity (SDXC)
Keyboard

Table 12. Keyboard specifications

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) by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program.

Keyboard shortcuts

Camera

Table 13. Camera specifications

Number of cameras One
Type HD fixed focus
Location Front camera
Sensor type CMOS
Resolution:
Still image 0.92 megapixel (HD)
Video 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
Diagonal viewing angle 74.9 degrees
Touchpad

Table 14. Touchpad specifications

Resolution:
Horizontal 3211
Vertical 2431
Dimensions:
Horizontal 104.40 mm (4.11 in.)
Vertical 79.40 mm (3.13 in.)
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 15. Power adapter specifications

Type 65 W
Diameter (connector) 4.5 mm
Input voltage 100 VAC-240 VAC
Input frequency 50 Hz-60 Hz
Input current (maximum) 1.70 A
Output current (continuous) 3.34 A
Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC
Temperature range:
Operating –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F)
Storage –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F)
Battery

Table 16. Battery specifications

Type 4-cell Primus (56 WHr)
Voltage 15.20 VDC
Weight (maximum) 0.25 kg (0.55 lb)
Dimensions:
Height 5.90 mm (0.23 in.)
Width 233.06 mm (9.18 in.)
Depth 90.73 mm (3.57 in.)
Temperature range:
Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
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 CR-2032
Display

Table 17. Display specifications

Type Full HD
Panel technology Wide Viewing Angle (WVA)
Luminance (typical) 300 nits
Dimensions (active area):
Height 214.81 mm (8.46 in.)
Width 381.89 mm (15.04 in.)
Diagonal 438.16 mm (17.25 in.)
Native resolution 1920 x 1080
Megapixels 2.07
Pixels Per Inch (PPI) 127
Contrast ratio (minimum) 700:1 (typical) 500:1 (minimum)
Response time (maximum) 35 msec rise/fall
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Horizontal view angle +/- 85 degrees
Vertical view angle +/- 85 degrees
Pixel pitch 0.198 mm
Power consumption (maximum) 8 W
Anti-glare vs glossy finish Glossy
Touch options Yes
Fingerprint reader

Table 18. Fingerprint reader specifications

Sensor technology Capacitive
Sensor resolution 500 DPI
Sensor area 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm
Sensor pixel size 108 x 88 pixels
Video

Table 19. Discrete graphics specifications

Discrete graphics
Controller External display support Memory size Memory type
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 Not supported 2 GB and 4 GB GDDR5

Table 20. Integrated graphics specifications

Integrated graphics
Controller External display support Memory size Processor
Intel UHD Graphics 620 One USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port/DisplayPort and one HDMI port Shared system memory 8th Generation Intel Core i5/i7
Computer environment

Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

Table 21. Computer environment

Operating Storage
Temperature range 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum) 10% to 90% (non-condensing) 0% to 95% (non-condensing)
Vibration (maximum) 0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS
Shock (maximum) 110 G† 160 G‡
Altitude (maximum) –15.2 m to 3,048 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft) –15.2 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft)
* 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.

‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position.

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Keyboard shortcuts

NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations.

Table 22. List of keyboard shortcuts

Keys Description
Mute audio
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Play previous track/chapter
Play/Pause
Play next track/chapter
Switch to external display
Search
Toggle keyboard backlight
Decrease brightness
Increase brightness
+ Turn off/on wireless
+ Toggle scroll lock
+ Toggle Fn-key lock
+ Pause/Break
+ Sleep
+ System request
+ Open application menu
+ Toggle between battery-status light and hard-drive activity light

NOTE: Hard-drive activity light is supported only on computers shipped with a hard drive.

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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 23. Self-help resources

Self-help resources Resource location
Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com
My Dell app
Tips
Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows
Troubleshooting information, user manuals, set up instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software updates, and so on. www.dell.com/support
Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns 1. Go to www.dell.com/support.
2. On the menu bar at the top of the Support page, select Support > Knowledge Base.
3. In the Search field on the Knowledge Base page, type the keyword, topic, or model number, and then click or tap the search icon to view the related articles.
Learn and know the following information about your product:

• Product specifications
• Operating system
• Setting up and using your product
• Data backup
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Factory and system restore
• BIOS information

 See Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals.

To locate the Me and My Dell relevant to your product, identify your product through one of the following:

• Select Detect Product.
• Locate your product through the drop-down menu under View Products.
• Enter the Service Tag number or Product ID in the search bar.

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 about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

Getting help and contacting Dell