Dell Inspiron 15 5515 Specifications

Inspiron 15 5515

Setup and Specifications

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Contents

Chapter 1: Set up your Inspiron 15 5515.........................................................................................4

Chapter 2: Views of Inspiron 15 5515............................................................................................. 6

Right....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Left..........................................................................................................................................................................................6

Top.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Front....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Bottom................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Chapter 3: Specifications of Inspiron 15 5515.............................................................................. 10

Dimensions and weight.....................................................................................................................................................10

Processor............................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Chipset................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Operating system................................................................................................................................................................11

Memory................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

External ports...................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Internal slots........................................................................................................................................................................ 12

Wireless module..................................................................................................................................................................12

Audio..................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Storage................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Media-card reader............................................................................................................................................................. 14

Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Camera................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Touchpad............................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Power adapter.................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Battery..................................................................................................................................................................................16

Display................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Fingerprint reader...............................................................................................................................................................17

GPU—Integrated............................................................................................................................................................... 18

Computer environment.....................................................................................................................................................18

Chapter 4: Keyboard shortcuts.................................................................................................... 19

Chapter 5: Getting help and contacting Dell.................................................................................21

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Set up your Inspiron 15 5515

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: The battery may go into power-saving mode during shipment to conserve charge on the battery. Ensure that the

power adapter is connected to your computer when it is turned on for the first time.

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 (continued)

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

SupportAssist proactively and predictively identifies hardware and software issues on your computer and automates the engagement process with Dell Technical support. It addresses performance and stabilization issues, prevents security threats, monitors and detects hardware

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Table 1. Locate Dell apps

Resources Description

failures. For more information, see SupportAssist for Home PCs User's Guide on www.dell.com/

serviceabilitytools. To navigate to SupportAssist for Home PCs User's Guide, click SupportAssist

and then, click SupportAssist for Home PCs User's Guide.

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.

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1. SD-card slot

Reads from and writes to the SD card. The computer supports the following card types:

● Secure Digital (SD)

● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)

● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)

2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port

Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

3. Global headset jack

Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

Left

1. Power-adapter port

Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer.

2. Power and battery-status light

Indicates the power state and battery state of the computer.

Solid white—Power adapter is connected and the battery is charging.

Solid amber—Battery charge is low or critical.

Off—Battery is fully charged.

On certain computer models, the power and battery-status light are also used for diagnostics. For more

NOTE:

information, see the Troubleshooting section in your computer’s Service Manual.

3. HDMI 1.4 port

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Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.

4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port

Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port with DisplayPort and PowerDelivery

Connect devices 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.

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1. Precision touchpad

Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click.

2. Left-click area

Press to left-click.

3. Right-click area

Press to right-click.

4. Power button with optional 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 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer.

If the power button has a fingerprint reader, place your finger on the power button to log in.

You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at

NOTE:

www.dell.com/support/manuals.

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