Dell Inspiron 3181 Setup Guide and Specifications
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Setup and Specifications guide for Dell Inspiron 3181 Chromebook (P26T). Covers Chromebook setup, Chrome OS recovery procedures, physical views, keyboard shortcuts, and system specifications. Includes regulatory and safety information. Targets students, educators, and casual users needing an affordable Chrome OS laptop for web-based computing and education.
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Inspiron 3181 Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P26T Regulatory Type: P26T002
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Inspiron 3181 Setup and Specifications Regulatory Model: P26T Regulatory Type: P26T002
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Contents 1 Set up your Chromebook................................................................................................................................4 2 Chromebook recovery...................
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Set up your Chromebook 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...
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Chromebook recovery This page contains information about recovering Dell Chromebook. Recovering the Chromebook Install a new version of the Chrome operating system on your Chromebook by going through ...
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Operating System Instructions Run the tool and follow the instructions that appear on your screen. After you recover your Chromebook, you must format your USB flash drive or SD card using the Recovery...
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Troubleshooting Tips Table 2. Troubleshooting tips Question Solution I am unable to recover my Chromebook To help ensure that you are running the latest version of Chrome OS once you recover your Chro...
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Views of Inspiron 3181 Speakers Provide audio output. Headset port Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo). Power and battery-status light Indicates the power state and batter...
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Power-adapter port Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer. micro SD-card slot Insert a micro SD card to expand the computer’s storage capacity. HDMI port Connect to a TV or another ...
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Display Left microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. Camera Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos. Camera-status light Turns on when the cam...
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Specifications of Inspiron 3181 Computer model Inspiron 3181 Dimensions and weight Table 3. Dimensions and weight Height: 20.75 mm (0.81 in) Rear 20.75 mm (0.81 in) Width 303.30 mm (11.94 in) Depth 20...
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Chipset Table 5. Chipset specifications Chipset Integrated on the processor DRAM bus width 64 bits Flash EPROM 8 MB PCIe bus Up to Gen2 External bus frequency Up to 5 GT per second Operating system Ch...
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Communications Ethernet Table 8. Ethernet specifications Model number Not supported Transfer rate Not supported Wireless module Table 9. Wireless module specifications Model number Intel Dual Band Wir...
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Speaker output: Average 2 W Peak 2.5 W Subwoofer output Not supported Microphone Supported Storage Table 11. Storage specifications Storage type Interface type Capacity One embedded multimedia card (e...
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using the same keyboard shortcuts. The image below shows the keyboard layout. Keyboard keys function The Chrome device keyboard is designed to help you get to the things you need the most. The table b...
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Special keys Search applications and the web at the same time. On a Chromebook, this key is on the side, where the Caps Lock key is normally located. Keyboard shortcut keys Table 15. Shortcut keys Sho...
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Diagonal viewing angle: 75.2 degrees Touchpad Table 17. Touchpad specifications Resolution Horizontal Vertical Dimensions: Horizontal 100 mm (3.93 in) Vertical 55 mm (2.16 in) Touchpad This page conta...
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Touchpad gestures Place two fingers on the touchpad and move them up and down to scroll vertically, left and right to scroll horizontally. If you have Australian scrolling enabled, move two fingers up...
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Dimensions: Height 5.90 mm (0.23 in) Width 97.15 mm (3.82 in) Depth 184.15 mm (7.25 in) Temperature range: Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Storage –20°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) Operating time Va...
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Refresh rate 60 Hz Horizontal view angle +/-40 degrees Vertical view angle +10/-30 degrees Pixel pitch 0.1875 mm Power consumption (maximum) 2.8 W Anti-glare vs glossy finish Anti-glare Touch options ...
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Contacting Dell 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. Dell provides several on...
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| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 21 |
| File Size | 790.20 KB |
| Published | June 24, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the environmental operating specifications?
Storage: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F). Operating: -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F).
Does the Inspiron 3181 support touchscreens?
No, the display is anti-glare and touch options are not supported.
How do I troubleshoot a 'Chrome OS missing' error?
Create a recovery USB flash drive or SD card and reinstall the operating system.
What ports are available for external displays?
It has one HDMI port for external display support.