Few questions about new computer

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Click on the yellow folder(File Explorer) at the bottom of the page then click " This PC", you should see the DVD/ CD drive. Right click on the drive and look for eject.

Programs are listed under " Programs and Features". You can type programs and features using Cortana or right click the start's button at the bottom left hand corner of the page.

Hm, my list of included items lists Tray load DVD Drive (Reads and Writes to DVD/CD I can't check the machine until tomorrow but I can view the drawer and it's listed as included. Or am I misunderstanding what it says?

The DVD drive is not standard on this system - the base models do not have an optical drive.

If you don't see one listed in your device manager, you don't have the drive at all.

There should be a user manual in PDF or HTML format on the system itself.

Windows recovery discs are not shipped by default - you make a set of recovery media using a 16G or larger flash drive (or a set of DVD +/-R discs if you have the optical drive) using the Dell backup and recovery utility that is preloaded onto the system.  You can also call Dell and have the discs sent to you (no charge under warranty).

The list of installed programs will be in the Programs app on the system.

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The battery should be in the battery compartment and in this new computer age, new computers doesn't come with the reinstallation CD. You can make one of your own by using Dell Backup and Recovery, windows "File History" or any other backup utilities for windows 10 of your choice.

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On many newer systems, the eject button is marked on the keyboard (often it's the F12 key).

i got the 3542, and it came with the drive also. did u try what the other guy said about going into file manager and click eject on the drive icon. there is also a little button on it to open the drive. 

and u dont get any cd's / dvd's either. just the quick start guide.

I push in the indented area in the middle but the door won't open. I did.go to File Explorer and was able to open it, install software, then eject it. I began to create a recovery flash drive but it took so long I cancelled and will try again tomorrow.

I began to create a recovery flash drive but it took so long I cancelled and will try again tomorrow.

A. I found Cortana and have used for other things. B. F12 isn't eject. It is to change screen brightness. I can now www clearly :)